The Mercedes-AMG GT has become a symbol of the brand’s success in recent years. Since its launch in 2014, it has proven itself as a worthy competitor to the Porsche 911 and other supercars. While electric models are becoming more popular, the GT remains a classic AMG car that appeals to enthusiasts. However, with the announcement that the new generation GT will be based on the latest SL, there have been concerns about its size and performance.

To get some answers, Autocar joined CEO Michael Schiebe on a ride in a near-finished prototype. Schiebe, who also oversees Mercedes’ G-Class and Maybach brands, confirmed that the new GT will only be available as a coupe, emphasizing its role as a counterpart to the SL roadster. Both cars are built on the Modular Sport Architecture platform, which combines lightweight materials like aluminum, steel, magnesium, and plastic composites. The new GT will be even more rigid than the SL, thanks to additional stiffening measures and a fixed roof.

While official details are still scarce, the new GT is expected to have similar dimensions to the latest SL, with a length of around 4705mm, making it longer than its predecessor by 159mm.