The upcoming GT model from Mercedes-AMG will feature an AMG Performance steering wheel and stylish front sport seats with integrated headrests. These seats also have optional ventilation and automatically adjust their side bolsters in different driving modes, such as Sport, Sport+, and Race.
The rear seats in the new GT are designed for children and offer limited leg and headroom. However, they can be folded down to increase the boot space from 321 litres to a maximum of 675 litres. To give you some context, the previous GT model had 285 litres of boot space, and the SL model offers 213 litres.
Mercedes-AMG has introduced new aluminum double-wishbone AMG Active Ride Control suspension for the GT. This suspension system uses continuously adjustable electronic damping, steel coil springs, and active roll stabilization with hydraulic elements instead of traditional anti-roll bars. Customers can also opt for a lift system that provides an extra 30mm of ground clearance.
The new coupe comes standard with four-wheel steering, allowing the rear wheels to turn up to 2.5 degrees. The braking system consists of 390mm steel discs with six-piston aluminum calipers at the front and 360mm steel discs with single-piston floating aluminum calipers at the rear.
There is a new AMG Dynamic Select controller that offers six driving modes: Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Race. Additionally, the AMG Dynamics ESC system allows drivers to adjust the level of intervention across three different settings.
Mercedes-AMG GT First Ride
Mercedes-AMG promises that the new GT will embody the essence of an old-school AMG, remaining true to the brand’s core values and appealing to enthusiasts. Speculation has been growing ever since AMG announced that the new C192-generation model would share many aspects with the latest SL.
To find out whether the 2023 car will be larger and heavier, have its performance and character limited by stricter emissions regulations, or possibly become less focused than the original model, Autocar joined AMG’s new CEO, Michael Schiebe, for a ride in a nearly completed prototype.
“Before you ask, we’re only going to produce it as a coupe,” he immediately clarified.