2023 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe 4.0L V8 9AT AWD (585 HP)

Vehicle Overview

In the summer of 2023, Mercedes-AMG launched the second generation of one of the most famous products, the GT Coupe. The automaker introduced this nameplate in 2014 and kept it alive until 2023. But after nine years and around 18,900 units sold, the model needed a much-deserved retirement paving the way for the new generation, the C192.

The 2024 GT Coupe shared its underpinnings with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL, but everything else was different. At the front, the car featured the Panamericana grille specific for vehicles built in Affalterbach. It was flanked by functional side scoops that channeled the air from the front of the vehicle to the front discs to cool them. In addition, they created an air curtain that lowered the drag resistance. On the flared front fenders, behind the wheels, the car manufacturer installed extracting vents. The hood boasted two power domes that reflected the V-shaped engine underneath it. Since Mercedes-AMG built the GT Coupe as a grand tourer, it carefully crafted the greenhouse with a raked windshield followed by an arched roofline with an option for a panoramic glass roof. It was extended to the rear by a sloped windscreen mounted on the tailgate. The car sported a wing at the back that added downforce to the vehicle at higher speeds. The rear fascia was adorned by a set of elliptic-shaped taillights connected by a light strip. Under the bumper, the GT Coupe featured a wide diffuser that incorporated four squared exhausts.

Inside, Mercedes-AMG installed a 2+2 cabin layout suitable for four occupants. While the front sports seats provided enough comfort for long journeys, the rear ones were suitable just for persons up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) tall. Still, these were flat-folding, thus expanding the trunk space. The car manufacturer focused more on the driver’s seat and installed a thick, three-spoke steering wheel filled with touch buttons and additional controls. Inside the instrument cluster, Mercedes-AMG placed a 3D display for main information about driving conditions. In addition, an 11.9″ touchscreen for the MBUX infotainment unit provided all the necessary features and controls for the sat-nav, telephone, and sound system.

But, just like any other performance car produced by Mercedes-AMG, the most significant part was hidden under the vehicle’s skin. The automaker offered the GT Coupe in two versions: the GT 55 4Matic+ and the GT 63 4Matic+. It was the first time in the model’s history that it was available exclusively with an all-wheel-drive system. Both versions shared the same 4.0-liter V8 power plant, helped by a pair of turbochargers placed between the cylinder banks (hot-V). Like in any other AMG vehicle, these engines were hand built and signed by a single engineer. Mercedes-AMG was famous for its “One Man, One Engine” policy. Power went into all corners via a 9-speed (dual-clutch) gearbox fitted with a wet starting clutch to protect the drivetrain.