Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2020 News

Mercedes-AMG Australia has secured 15 examples of the GT R Pro coupe, which will take its flagship model to a whole new level of performance upon first deliveries in September

Let’s face it, when the sports-car bubble bursts, it bursts hard – real hard. You only need to look back to 2019 to get the latest example of that fact, with Australian sales down a massive 20.8 per cent

Mercedes-AMG has announced an update for its high-performance GT two-door coupe and convertible range, ushering in a range of new features, updating pricing and removing the entry-level GT grade from the line-up.The removal of the GT Coupe and Roadster means variant choice has been slimmed from six to four – the GT S, GT C and GT R Coupe, and GT C Roadster – with pricing now kicking off from $311,142 plus on-roads for the GT S Coupe.Topping the range is the fire-breathing GT R Coupe from $361,042, with all four variants seeing increases in sticker price from between $10,272 and $14,472.To help justify the increase in price, AMG has added a number of specification features across the range, starting with technology derived from the GT 4-door Coupe that touched down in Australia in July.A new centre console now contains the AMG Drive Unit controls arranged in a V layout, with buttons to select drive programs and control dynamic functions.AMG has fitted a new Performance steering wheel which includes a rotary dial for easy switching between drive modes, as well as a second switch that toggles two different performance shortcuts and can be engaged while performing spirited driving without the driver’s eyes leaving the road.Inside, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster has been added to sit alongside the 10.25-inch media display with Apple and Google smartphone integration, while the Mercedes me Connect system which allows the owner to view key functions and relevant vehicle data via a linked smartphone app has also been included.From the outside, new LED headlights, alloy wheel designs and paint hues join the range.Now the entry-level variant, the GT S Coupe uses a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the rear wheels, like all other GT variants.Under the bonnet of the GT S, the V8 develops 384kW at 6250rpm and 670Nm from 1900-5000rpm, sipping 9.5 litres of fuel per 100km and sprinting from zero to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.Standard kit in the GT S includes heated sports seats with Nappa leather upholstery, leather/Dinamica microfibre AMG Performance steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, 640W 10-speaker Burmester sound system, AMG Ride Control suspension, variable sports exhaust, AMG limited-slip differential on the rear axle, high-performance brakes with red callipers, retractable rear aerofoil and staggered matte black AMG alloy wheels, measuring 19 inches up front and 20 inches at the rear.Moving up to the GT C, power from the twin-turbo V8 is upped to 410kW from 5750-6750rpm and 680Nm from 2100-5500rpm, while drinking 11.5L/100km of fuel and sprinting from standstill to 100km/h in 3.7s.Added specification over the GT S includes AMG Performance seats, microfibre AMG Performance steering wheel, seating ventilation, titanium grey five twin-spoke alloy wheels and the AMG Dynamic Plus package with dynamic engine and transmission mounts, tighter suspension and steering tunes, and and rear-axle steering.The Roadster adds a soft-top roof with fabric roof lining and Airscarf neck heating.Topping the range is the GT R Roadster which bumps up outputs to 430kW at 6250rpm and 700Nm from 2100-5500rpm, while fuel economy has improved 0.1L/100km and zero-to-100km times reduced by 0.1s over the GT C.The GT R scores exclusive performance equipment including the AMG Interior Night package with with high-gloss black trim features, AMG interior piano lacquer package, Nappa/microfibre upholstery, carbon-fibre roof, static rear aerofoil, sport tyres and yellow brake callipers. 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT pricing before on-road costs:

The Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) motor show in Frankfurt is always a cacophony of news as the biggest brands in the world gather together in one place to show off their latest cars and technology.

A harder, faster, angrier version of AMG's hard, fast and angry GT will be revealed at the LA Auto Show, with the brand to unveil a limited-edition AMG GT R Pro.

Electrification is set to extend – not kill – the life of Mercedes-AMG’s 4.0-litre V8, according to its chairman Tobias Moers.

Mercedes will offer the new flagship AMG GT 4-door Coupe from its Australian launch in the second quarter of 2019 in limited-edition Edition 1 guise.

Mercedes-AMG will debut a new halo performance version of its flagship coupe in the form of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series in 2020.

The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe has been revealed, with the performance oriented rival to the Porsche Panamera carving its own niche in the realm of four-door AMG models.

Mercedes Benz took up the challenge of creating a 'Vision Gran Turismo' concept for the the Gran Turismo 6 game.The Vision has a front mid-mounted handcrafted AMG V8 biturbo engine delivering 430kW of power and 800Nm of torque. With the signature gullwings of the SLS AMG and an F1-inspired cabin it fits the bill for supercar styling.Watch the Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo desktop video version here. _______________________________________