2017 Mercedes-AMG GT Quick Reference Guide

Customer Availability

  • MY17 Mercedes-AMG GT: New base variant, Available Late Summer 2016, $111,200
  • MY17 Mercedes-AMG GT S: Available Late Summer 2016, $131,200
  • MY18 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster: Arrives in the US by Fall 2017, Price TBA
  • MY18 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster: Arrives in the US by Fall 2017, Price TBA
  • MY18 Mercedes-AMG GT R: Arrives in the US by mid-2017, Price TBA

* Above price exclude $925 delivery & destination charge

New for 2017

  • New Variants:
    • AMG GT (456 hp / 443 lb-ft, 0-60: 3.9)
    • AMG GT Roadster (469 hp / 465 lb-ft, 0-60: 3.9)
    • AMG GT C Roadster (550 hp / 502 lb-ft, 0-60 3.7)
    • AMG GT R (577 hp / 516, 0-60: 3.5)
  • Interior
    • AMG® Black Piano Lacquer Trim replaces Black Diamond
  • Optional Equipment
    • New Package Available: AMG Aerodynamic Package (Fixed rear spoiler)
    • R03 Cup Tires are now orderable with AMG Dynamic Plus Package
    • 10kW onboard Trickle charger

GT and GT S Standard Feature Highlights

  • Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine (M178)
  • AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT 7-speed transmission with electronic limited-slip differential
  • AMG DYNAMIC SELECT “RACE and MANUAL" Modes (“RACE" mode is GT S and GT R only)
  • COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS (CPA+) with adaptive braking
  • AMG Performance Exhaust System (Standard on GT S)
  • MB-Tex/DINAMICA (GT) or Nappa leather interior (GT S)
  • AMG Performance Seats (standard on both GT and GT S)
  • Burmester® Premium Sound System (Standard on GT S)
  • Power front seats with memory
  • AMG Adaptive Suspension (Standard on GT S)
  • Silver (GT) or Red (GT S) brake calipers
  • COMAND® with touchpad
  • AMG Performance seats
  • ATTENTION ASSIST®
  • PARKTRONIC with rearview camera
  • KEYLESS START (Standard on GT S)
  • PRE-SAFE®

GT Roadster Standard Feature Highlights:

  • Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine (M178)
  • Weight-optimized fabric soft top, available in three colors (black, red and beige)
  • Active air management system
  • AMG Sport Suspension
  • AMG Panamericana grille

GT C Roadster

  • Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with additional power- 550 hp / 502 lb-ft torque
  • Revised transmission gearing
  • Active rear-wheel steering
  • Electronic limited-slip differential
  • Wider rear fenders (+2.25"), wider track and wider wheels
  • Lithium-ion battery
  • Nappa leather interior
  • AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather / DINAMICA microfiber
  • "RACE" transmission mode
  • AMG Performance Exhaust System
  • Active air management system
  • AMG Panamericana grille
  • AMG RIDE CONTROL continuously variable, adaptive damping system

GT R Standard Feature Highlights

  • AMG Panamericana grille with 15 chrome-plated vertical fins inspired by the AMG GT3 racecar
  • Forged aluminum wheels (10"x19" front; 12"x20" rear – 1" wider than GT S) with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
  • Adjustable 9-setting AMG TRACTION CONTROL system derived from AMG GT3 racecar
  • Extensive use of carbon fiber including lighter torque tube and front fenders
  • Active rear-wheel steering with up to 1.5-degree toe angle
  • Electronic limited-slip differential
  • Adjustable AMG coil-over suspension
  • AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package (includes Dynamic Engine and Transmission Mounts, increased peak horsepower from 6,000-6,500 rpm, increased front-wheel negative camber)
  • AMG Performance seats
  • Active aerodynamics

GT and GT S Optional Feature Highlights

  • AMG high-performance ceramic compound brakes
  • Burmester® High-End Sound System
  • AMG Exterior Chrome Shadow Package
  • AMG Exterior Carbon Fiber Package
  • AMG Night Package
  • Panorama roof
  • AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package (Only on GT S)

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
  • Mercedes-AMG GT R: The next level of performance for the GT family
  AMG GT (MY17) 198AMG GT S (MY17) AMG GT R
MSRP $111,200 $131,200 n/a
Length 179.0" 179.0" n/a
Width 76.3 76.3 n/a
Height 50.7 50.7 n/a
Wheelbase 103.5 103.5 103.5
Curb Weight (lbs) 3,560 3,627 3,428 (Euro-spec estimates)
Fuel Economy 16 / 22 / 18 16 / 22 / 18 n/a
Engine Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo
Displacement 3,982 cc 3,982 cc 3,982 cc
Drive Config. Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Performance 456 @ 6,000
443 @ 1,600 – 5,000
503 @ 6,250
479 @ 1,750 – 4,750
577 @ 6,250 516@1,900 – 5,500
Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT 7-Speed transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT 7-Speed transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT 7-Speed transmission
0-60 mph (sec) 3.9 3.7 3.5
Top speed (mph) 189 193 198
Main competitors Porsche 911
Audi R8

 

  AMG GT Roadster (MY18) AMG GT C Roadster (MY18)
MSRP n/a n/a
Length n/a n/a
Width n/a n/a
Height n/a n/a
Wheelbase 103.5 103.5
Curb Weight (lbs) n/a n/a
Fuel Economy n/a n/a
Engine Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo
Displacement 3,982 cc 3,982 cc
Drive Config. Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Performance 469 @ 6,000
465 @ 1,600 – 5,000
550 @ 5,750 – 6,750
502 @ 1,900 – 5,750
Transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT 7-Speed transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT 7-Speed transmission
0-60 mph (sec) 3.9 3.7
Top speed (mph) 188 196
Main competitors Porsche 911
Audi R8