Mercedes-AMG celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. To the theme of "50 Years of Driving Performance", the sports car and performance brand is marking the occasion by extending the AMG GT family of sports cars with the new Mercedes-AMG GT C.
Hence, the AMG GT C Roadster will now be joined by a Coupé version of the same model line. Positioned between AMG GT S and AMG GT R, the new vehicle will initially be available exclusively as a special Edition 50 model. At the same time, the Mercedes-AMG GT and AMG GT S are being visually and technically upgraded while receiving even more power.
The new models are identifiable by the distinctive AMG Panamericana grille, which is now shared by all AMG GT models. Underlining the motor sport heritage, the grille features 15 chrome-plated, vertical bars, which echo the look of the latest Mercedes‑AMG GT3 customer sport racing car. The new front apron emphasises the car's width, making it sit flatter on the road. The large outer air inlets guarantee the supply of cooling air to the engine.
All AMG GT variants now sport a special technical highlight from the AMG GT R: the AIRPANEL active air management system. Vertical louvres in the bottom of the front apron can be opened and closed by an electric motor in around one second to guarantee the required amount of cooling. Constantly achieving the ideal position calls for highly intelligent and fast control. As part of this new design measure, the engine oil cooler on all AMG GT models has moved from the front to the wheel arches. On the other hand, the main radiator retains its place at the front.
Mercedes-AMG is restructuring the range of output/torque variants of the 4.0‑liter V8 biturbo engine. The AMG GT entry-level model now puts out 476 hp, the GT S puts out 522 hp and C variants of the Coupé and Roadster will put out 557 hp. The top of the line is the AMG GT R with 585 hp. And if rumors are true, the AMG GT RS will top the 600 hp.
