GT [Official] The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé

[Rolf]

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Sounds like a good GT. Like a 911 turbo but with less tyre roar.

It looks gorgeous in that spec, I really like those gold wheels and the CF trim inside.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

A bunch of morons.

Guess the issues are not just Australia specific. The stupidity extends well into headquarters; you can NOT order the GT63 PRO with a Manufactur paint, but can order a 43, 55 and standard 63 with it in most markets.

 

[Merc1]

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[Rolf]

I love the colour, wheels and interior colour combo of this GT 43, but the engine spoils it for me.

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[Merc1]

Soon to be gone, that engine.

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[Swissbob]

Soon to be gone, that engine.

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Most probably the M256 will replace it.

Which is BTW exactly the engine this model needs.

 

[sako97]

What a waste of engineering R&D to develop this trim - who is the target clientele looking for a $110k+ Inline-4 cylinder flagship sports car? Just another bean counter MB white elephant model for this decade.

 

[Swissbob]

What a waste of engineering R&D to develop this trim - who is the target clientele looking for a $110k+ Inline-4 cylinder flagship sports car? Just another bean counter MB white elephant model for this decade.

I agree. I guess it has been developed by the same people who led the C63SE development, that’s another white elephant.

Most probably countries with a 2L limit in engine capacity, and big taxation for engines over 2L.

I am surprised this car made it to the USA.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

I agree. I guess it has been developed by the same people who led the C63SE development, that’s another white elephant.

Most probably countries with a 2L limit in engine capacity, and big taxation for engines over 2L.

I am surprised this car made it to the USA.

The funny thing is, there is a 2.5L version of the M256 for use specifically in China. So they could always use that.
Not sure exactly how the displacement is made smaller, but I assume for simplicity it's just a shorter stroke. They could theoretically shorten it further to make it 2L....

I think people would take a 2L inline 6 over a 2L 4 cylinder.

 

[Swissbob]

That’s interesting

I guess you’re right, I would always prefer a i6 to a i4.

BTW. I guess I know the reason why they offered the 4 banger SL/GT in the USA, it’s for customers who want to drive the rarest AMG at the cars&coffee event. It’s rarer than every Hypercar you can imagine.

 

[Merc1]

That smaller I6 would make a nice C Class model here in the USA depending on the hp.


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[Design FIRST]

I love the colour, wheels and interior colour combo of this GT 43, but the engine spoils it for me.

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ARRRRGH ! That über-tacky front fender vent trim.

Remove that, and you've got one very good looking automobile. Less is more.