2015 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe 4.0L V8 7AT RWD (462 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-AMG focused on its own lineup with models that didn’t have a Mercedes-Benz equivalent, and the GT lineup that it introduced in the Fall of 2014 at the Paris Motor Show confirmed it.

Despite being known as a luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz was known for several famous race cars. Moreover, it’s one of the European automakers that started the horsepower war with the 1991 E500. So, it was not a stranger to the high-performance automotive segment. Then, in 1999, it became the major investor in the AMG specialist manufacturer that tuned and produced high-performance versions of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Eventually, the AMG became a separate brand, and the 2015 GT (C190) was among its most important creations. Even if it shared some parts with other Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it was the kind of supercar where the luxurious features were placed second.

The car’s exterior was penned by the Slovenian designer Robert Lesnik, who previously worked for Volkswagen. For the C190, he took inspiration from the famous Mercedes-Benz SL “Gullwing” from the ‘50s. As a result, the 2015 GT featured a low and flat hood adorned by two longitudinal power domes, suggesting that there was a V engine underneath it. It was flanked by LED High-Performance headlights that sported eyebrow-like daytime running lights. The main grille was wide and featured a single horizontal slat and a 3D mesh design, while the lower bumper had the AMG-specific A-shaped design flanked by two functional side scoops. From its profile, the vents behind the front wheels’ wheel arches resembled those from the legendary 1955 300 SLR. Still, the doors were front-hinged, and the greenhouse was sloped down. A tailgate with a wide opening eased access to the unusually large trunk for a supercar. Last but not least, a retractable wing was neatly concealed by the metallic part of the tailgate.

Inside, the automaker made a mix of sports-oriented details and luxurious features and amenities fit for a three-pointed-star vehicle. There were just two seats in the cabin, separated by a tall center console where the automaker placed two cup holders and a storage area concealed under the armrest. On the dashboard, the automaker installed round vents that resembled those from the original 1954 SL, and atop the center stack, it placed the screen for the infotainment system that could be controlled via a rotary knob and several buttons housed on the center console. The high-bolstered seats provided excellent side support to keep their occupants in place during high-speed cornering situations.

Under the hood, AMG installed a handcrafted V8 powerplant twin-turbocharged. It sent all its oomph to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox. In addition, the automaker also added a limited-slip differential to keep things under control.