Mercedes-Benz GT Coupe 2021

DESIGN

The Mercedes-AMG GT’s style is pure front-engined sports car, with a long, muscular bonnet and compact two-door cabin. It’s a low, sleek machine that sits driver and passenger back near the rear axle, while the front is dominated by a wide AMG ‘Panamericana’ grille with vertical slats, slim LED headlamps and a wide ‘jet wing’ front spoiler. The flanks of the GT feature an air inlet with a horizonal ‘V8 biturbo’ strip just behind the front wheels, evoking the original 300 SLR. Choose the black-trimmed Night Edition and the grille is finished in dark chrome, part of an all-black trim package that raises the visual drama. At the rear, slim LED taillights sit above a diffuser featuring quad AMG exhaust tailpipes. Wheels are 19” at the front and 20” at the rear; the GT Coupé are AMG 5-twin-spoke in titanium grey, while the Night Edition replaces these with Y-spoke forged-alloy wheels painted matt black.
Mercedes-Benz GT Coupe 2021

TECHNOLOGY

At the heart of the Mercedes-AMG GT is the latest AMG 4.0-litre V8, which features twin turbos sited within the V of the engine for faster throttle response and greater fuel efficiency. It develops 523 metric horsepower and 670 Newton metres of torque, enough to propel the GT from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds. Top speed (if you have a handy race circuit with a long straight) is 194mph. This characterful, snarling engine is mounted far back in the chassis for better weight distribution, making it effectively front-mid engined. It drives the rear wheels via an AMG Speedshift DCT 7-speed sports automatic transmission, and all that power is tamed by an AMG limited slip differential and AMG Ride Control sports suspension. The optional AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system (standard on the GT R) delivers immense, fade-free stopping power.
Mercedes-Benz GT Coupe 2021

SAFETY

Standard safety equipment includes Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), Traffic Sign Assist, the Distronic Active Distance system that maintains a set distance from the car you’re following, Attention Assist to keep you alert on long journeys and a full complement of airbags including front, side and window for both occupants with an additional knee airbag for the driver.
Mercedes-Benz GT Coupe 2021

FEATURES

A neat design touch for the interior are the stylised controls either side of the centre console, to evoke the layout of the V8 under the bonnet. The driving position is perfection, with AMG Performance seats, a cowled binnacle for selectable driver instrumentation and a central touchscreen for infotainment. Touch-control buttons on the steering wheel allow easy access to many functions without the need to take your eyes off the road. The Memory package lets you store preferred settings for steering column, seats and exterior mirrors.