Segment: Coupe
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2023, 2024
In the summer of 2023, Mercedes-AMG launched the second generation of one of the most famous products, the GT Coupe. The automaker introduced this nameplate in 2014 and kept it alive until 2023. But after nine years and around 18,900 units sold, the model needed a much-deserved retirement paving the way for the new generation, the C192.
The 2024 GT Coupe shared its underpinnings with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL, but everything else was different. At the front, the car featured the Panamericana grille specific for vehicles built in Affalterbach. It was flanked by functional side scoops that channeled the air from the front of the vehicle to the front discs to cool them. In addition, they created an air curtain that lowered the drag resistance. On the flared front fenders, behind the wheels, the car manufacturer installed extracting vents. The hood boasted two power domes that reflected the V-shaped engine underneath it. Since Mercedes-AMG built the GT Coupe as a grand tourer, it carefully crafted the greenhouse with a raked windshield followed by an arched roofline with an option for a panoramic glass roof. It was extended to the rear by a sloped windscreen mounted on the tailgate. The car sported a wing at the back that added downforce to the vehicle at higher speeds. The rear fascia was adorned by a set of elliptic-shaped taillights connected by a light strip. Under the bumper, the GT Coupe featured a wide diffuser that incorporated four squared exhausts.
Inside, Mercedes-AMG installed a 2+2 cabin layout suitable for four occupants. While the front sports seats provided enough comfort for long journeys, the rear ones were suitable just for persons up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) tall. Still, these were flat-folding, thus expanding the trunk space. The car manufacturer focused more on the driver's seat and installed a thick, three-spoke steering wheel filled with touch buttons and additional controls. Inside the instrument cluster, Mercedes-AMG placed a 3D display for main information about driving conditions. In addition, an 11.9" touchscreen for the MBUX infotainment unit provided all the necessary features and controls for the sat-nav, telephone, and sound system.
But, just like any other performance car produced by Mercedes-AMG, the most significant part was hidden under the vehicle's skin. The automaker offered the GT Coupe in two versions: the GT 55 4Matic+ and the GT 63 4Matic+. It was the first time in the model's history that it was available exclusively with an all-wheel-drive system. Both versions shared the same 4.0-liter V8 power plant, helped by a pair of turbochargers placed between the cylinder banks (hot-V). Like in any other AMG vehicle, these engines were hand built and signed by a single engineer. Mercedes-AMG was famous for its "One Man, One Engine" policy. Power went into all corners via a 9-speed (dual-clutch) gearbox fitted with a wet starting clutch to protect the drivetrain.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 9AT AWD (585 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 430.3 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM 585 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM 577 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM |
Torque: | 590 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 800 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 196 mph (315 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 295/35 ZR 20 // 305/35 ZR 20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.9 in (4722 mm) |
Width: | 78.1 in (1984 mm) |
Height: | 53.3 in (1354 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.3/66.4 in (1,684/1,687 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Turning circle: | 41 ft (12.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4343 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP) | |
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Combined: | 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions (Combined): | 319 g/km |