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 |