GT [Spy Shots] Mercedes-AMG Four Door Coupe

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[Amat46]

It looks more like a low slung 4 door sports car! Really loving the profile. Also this one has squarer exhausts..

 

[Fido]

It's not the space frame that's the problem, it's the SLS platform design itself. I'm not sure how familiar you are with platform architecture but you just can't contort it at your will if it was not designed to do so without...essentially creating an entirely new platform. This isn't a modular platform with flexibility baked in. That's why you can obvious see some areas that are unchanged from the SLS in its change to the AMG GT, which result in a relatively cramped cockpit and wide transmission tunnel as carryover items.

Essentially, the SLS platform has hard points that are all wrong for the needs of a sedan along with a rear mounted transaxle that would take up a ton of room. That's not what you're seeing in this picture. Audi's MLB platform is a whole different story.

I don't know if this is the thread for discuss about this, because I don't have the intention to disturb.

But, I think you've not understood to me. I think that Mercedes did never use a regular platform for SLS (as MRA). They used a space frame.

I understand all that you've explained me about the space interior, but I have only explained that could be a real possibility doing some modifications in the space frame, the same that with Audi A8. And more important that the space interior is if the architecture can endure some power numbers (some rumours talk about will have 800 hp) because I don't believe that the MRA platform can endure these numbers.

 

[mercpassion]

This article mentions the possibility of a lower power version with similar power output to the '43' models..
Mercedes-AMG GT four-door coupe spotted, to ride on MRA platform (video)
May 15, 2017
AMG, Car News, Mercedes-Benz, Spy Scoops, V8,Videos
Brett Davis

A prototype version of what is believed to be the much-rumoured and recently conceptualised Mercedes-AMG GT four-door has been spotted out and about, testing in Germany.

It’s been long-reported that Mercedes was planning to introduce a four-door version of the sexy GT coup; Mercedes even unveiled a concept version earlier this year to gauge the public’s interest. But now it seems the company is well and truly into the development phase.

Unlike the two-door GT though, which uses a bespoke platform, the four-door model is set to ride on the Modular Rear-wheel drive Architecture, or MRA. MRA is also used to underpin the E-Class and even the smaller C-Class and flagship S-Class. In this regard we can expect the four-door GT to share a number of major components with the E-Class, and more specifically the E 63 AMG.

Being a unique AMG-only model, the four-door GT won’t step on the toes of the outgoing CLS or incoming CLS – set to adopt the badge ‘CLE’ – as it isn’t likely to ever be offered with a diesel or less-than fire-breathing engine option. There has been talk of an AMG ’43’ version being launched further down the track, and the concept version did preview of a V8 hybrid developing a whopping 600kW. However, official confirmation is yet to be made.

We can probably turn to the latest E 63 AMG for some clues for the main powertrain. That comes with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing up to 450kW. This is essentially the same engine that powers everything from the C 63, AMG GT, and up to the GT R and E 63.

It’s a bit hard to tell what the four-door GT will look like from the prototype alone, as it is packed with plenty of camouflage and disorienting cladding. You can just make out the muscular rear haunches, similar to those on the GT and on the concept, while the taillights also look familiar.

Around at the front there’s a distinctly pointed noise and a stiff upper lip, and the front wheels appear to be cradled in pumped out guards to give it more of a pouncing stance. Take a look below and see what you think.

Mercedes-AMG GT four-door coupe spotted, to ride on MRA platform (video) | PerformanceDrive

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

^Not to be "that guy," but the current S is on the previous gen's (W/V221's) platform

 

[Merc1]

I'm convinced that no one knows exactly what platform the C,E,S are based on. Whether or not they're related or separate. Where did you see that the W222 is based on the W222?

M

 

[Adr5]

 

[Merc1]

I dunno. That render is probably close, but I thinkt hey need to stay as close to the concept as possible for this to work. It needs to be dramatic since IMO the look doesn't say Mercedes when first see it. Interior will be a crucial factor also.

M

 

[Serpens]

I'm convinced that no one knows exactly what platform the C,E,S are based on. Whether or not they're related or separate. Where did you see that the W222 is based on the W222?

M

I assume you meant W222 based on the W221. That was discussed at length in the W222 spy shot thread several years ago. The identical wheelbase and other insider reports led everyone to conclude that the W222 is for sure not an MRA car.

I'm sure you were part of that discussion at the time...

 

[SKY]

That renders looks exactly how the concept did not, like a four door GT. Which could end up looking really good, the spy pics show some very nice proportions. But I would not put my money on this car (in the case the render is what we are getting) being the best looking thing in the segment.

 

[Merc1]

I assume you meant W222 based on the W221. That was discussed at length in the W222 spy shot thread several years ago. The identical wheelbase and other insider reports led everyone to conclude that the W222 is for sure not an MRA car.

I'm sure you were part of that discussion at the time...

Well the same wheelbase doesn't mean the same platform, but I see how that assumption can be made. Thing is though, where is the info on what is on the MRA platform? I haven't seen anything official from Mercedes-Benz.

M

 

[Serpens]

Well the same wheelbase doesn't mean the same platform, but I see how that assumption can be made. Thing is though, where is the info on what is on the MRA platform? I haven't seen anything official from Mercedes-Benz.

M

No doubt, but there was other info in that thread as well. As far as nothing official from MB...what are you talking about exactly? I don't remember Mercedes issuing press releases about any of their platforms, although their executives have been quoted talking about it many, many times.

 

[Amat46]

The production car is going to look 90% like the concept. It's gonna be a low slung 4 door sports coupe

 

[Merc1]

No doubt, but there was other info in that thread as well. As far as nothing official from MB...what are you talking about exactly? I don't remember Mercedes issuing press releases about any of their platforms, although their executives have been quoted talking about it many, many times.

Well we know execs aren't always truthful or accurate, but ok.

M

 

[Serpens]

Well we know execs aren't always truthful or accurate, but ok.

M

If they've been lying this consistently across earnings calls and news reports for this many years, I'd just call it impressive at this point.

 

[Amat46]

Who are these discussions relevant to this thread?

 

[Merc1]

If they've been lying this consistently across earnings calls and news reports for this many years, I'd just call it impressive at this point.

Just about platforms, not anything else. The rest I don't really care about as much since you can readily find that information.

M

 

[mehdi tavakol]

 

[fortuner]

I must say I love that Render from Auto bild freaking hot.

 

[Centurion]

While the CLA resembles an armadillo. This render is an anteater on wheels.