Mercedes-Benz is ready to take on the likes of the Porsche 911 and the Audi R8 with the release of the all-new 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The new model brings the AMG brand into a new sports car segment, where we anticipate it will make a lot of noise.

“With the new GT we are positioning Mercedes-AMG even more aggressively than to date as a dynamic sports car brand”, says Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “With its technological substance, the Mercedes-AMG GT fulfils our high aspirations with regard to driving dynamics, agility and sportiness. The new GT is the second sports car developed fully independently by Mercedes-AMG. The car is manufactured according to the motto ‘Handcrafted By Racers’ – which perfectly encapsulates our heritage and our spirit.”

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is powered by a 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine making 456-hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. Coupled with a 7-speed AMG Dual Clutch transmission and a rear-wheel-drive setup, the AMG GT goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. The Mercedes AMG GT S uses the same engine but produces 503-hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. 0 to 60 for the AMG GT S comes in just 3.7 seconds.

Sales of the AMG GT will start with the AMG GT S in the spring of 2015, followed by the AMG GT the following year.

GT S Standard Feature Highlights

• All-new AMG-developed 4.0 liter V8 Biturbo Engine (M178)
• 7-Speed AMG SpeedShift Dual Clutch Rear Transaxle with Electronically Controlled Limited Slip Differential.
• AMG DYNAMIC SELECT “RACE and MANUAL” Modes
• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS (CPA+) with adaptive braking
• AMG Performance Seats (standard on both GT and GT S)
• Power Memory Seats for both driver and passenger
• AMG Adaptive Exhaust (with dynamic exhaust vane)
• Burmester Surround Sound System
• COMAND NTG 5.0 with touchpad
• AMG Adaptive Suspension
• AMG Performance Seats (standard on GT S)
• Nappa leather interior
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Red brake calipers
• Rearview Camera
• KEYLESS START
• PARKTRONIC
• PRE-SAFE

GT S Optional Feature Highlights

• AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package
• AMG high-performance ceramic compound brakes
• Burmester High-end Surround-Sound System
• Exterior Chrome Shadow Package
• Exterior Carbon Fiber Package
• AMG Night Package
• Panorama Sunroof
• 6 different wheel options
• 5 different interior trim options
• 13 interior color combinations (featuring Nappa, Nappa Exclusive, and Nappa with DINAMICA)

GT Overall Model Positioning

• Breathtaking modern design and driving dynamics that carries forward Mercedes-Benz’s sports car heritage to the highest levels
• Developed completely in-house by AMG