Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2018: characteristics and photos of a supercar

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Salon
• Features Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2018
• Security systems
• 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S cost and configuration

In September 2014, Mercedes officially presented a new model of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT supercar, and after a while its more powerful version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S was demonstrated.

The car was the first production model to be fully developed by the sports division of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, previously dedicated exclusively to the refinement of existing models and the development of racing cars that represent the interests of the Mercedes brand in motorsport. According to Tobias Moers, the novelty is not a continuation of the discontinued Mercedes SLS AMG supercar, but is a more compact and affordable version of a sports coupe.

It is also worth noting that the main competitor of the model on the market is the latest generation Porsche 911, which is rightfully considered one of the best cars in this class.

In 2017, in Detroit, the company presented an updated version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S, which received a minimal amount of visual changes, as well as an even more powerful engine.

Exterior Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2018

The new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S has a modern, dynamic and extremely striking appearance. Frontal part of the body crowned with a huge false radiator grille with vertical louvres, full LED headlights and an aerodynamic front bumper with massive side air intakes and a small air duct located at the bottom of the bumper.

Dynamic profile It is distinguished by the presence of a long hood, strongly shifted towards the rear of the cab and a domed roof line, as well as spectacular side air ducts and spectacular rims, shod with tires of proportionality 265/35 R19 and 265/30 R20 at the front and rear, respectively.

Unlike the "big brother" Mercedes SLS AMG, the novelty has lost its spectacular wing doors, and also acquired a stern that is very similar to the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F-Type models, which is not so much due to the need to imitate the latter as is necessary for better aerodynamics.

Stern It is represented by elegant stripes of LED marker lights, a neat tailgate and a powerful bumper with a sports diffuser and a pair of tailpipes spaced along the edges of the exhaust system.

The sports car has the following dimensions:

Above the roadway, the car, as can be seen from the table, rises by only 125 mm, which imposes a number of restrictions when driving around the city and beyond, especially in the conditions of domestic road realities.

Potential buyers are offered a wide range of body colors, among which the color "Fire Opal" and "Green Hell Mango AMG" are especially worth highlighting.

Interior Mercedes AMG GT S 2018

The salon of the novelty is represented by a bright and modern architecture of the front dashboard, first-class finishing materials and excellent assembly. In front of the driver is a compact and rather plump multifunction steering wheel with a sporty cut off the lower rim, as well as an informative instrument panel, represented by deep wells of the speedometer and tachometer, as well as a large LCD display of the on-board computer.

The dominant place on the central dashboard is reserved for the touchscreen display of the multimedia complex "Comand Online", under which there are four nozzles of air duct deflectors, which outwardly resemble the turbines of a fighter. Even below is a laconic block of auxiliary keys responsible for various settings and auto systems.

Mercedes AMG GT S received first-class sports seats with integrated head restraints and well-felt lateral support. For a surcharge, the buyer can replace them with special AMG Performance seats with even more pronounced lateral support and adjustable sidewalls.

An imposing central tunnel passes between the seats, into which the manufacturer is a whole scattering of control elements, including a stylish gearshift lever.

As noted earlier, the interior of the car pleases with first-class materials, including: genuine leather, suede, soft plastic, polished metal and carbon fiber. And if the quality of materials and assembly does not raise any questions, then there are several remarks to ergonomics. For example, the gearshift lever is strongly displaced towards the stern, which is why you have to bend your hand strongly, and, on the contrary, you need to reach for the display of the multimedia system.

Separately, it is worth highlighting trunk volume, which here is an impressive 350 liters by the standards of the class.

Specifications Mercedes AMG GT S 2018

Under the hood of a conventional Mercedes AMG GT is an eight-cylinder V-shaped gasoline engine with a volume of 4 liters and a return of 476 "horses" and 630 Nm of peak thrust. With him, the car exchanges the first hundred in 4 seconds. and can reach a maximum speed of 304 km / h, consuming an average of about 9.3 liters for every 100 km of distance traveled.

A more powerful version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S is aggregated by a forced modification of the same engine (V8 4.0 biturbo), delivering a maximum of 670 Nm of torque and 522 hp. With such an engine, the acceleration from 0 to 100 is 3.8 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 310 km / h. It is noteworthy that despite the high power of the power plant, fuel consumption in the combined cycle has increased insignificantly and is only 9.4 l / 100 km.

A pair of the engine in both the first and second cases is a modern 7-speed robotic gearbox AMG Speed ​​Shift DCT.

The body of the car is 93.64% aluminum, elements of magnesium alloys make up 1.4%, and only 0.83% is allocated to steel. The remainder of 4.13% is represented by other metals and their alloys. As a result, the total mass of the vehicle in running order varies between 1.54-1.57 tons.

The Mercedes AMG GT S, like its regular version, is based on a spatial "bogie" with a front engine and rear-mounted gearbox. This made it possible to achieve an almost ideal weight distribution along the axles, which is 47:53.

The supercar received a fully independent double wishbone suspension on all wheels, as well as electronically controlled shock absorbers and the proprietary AMG Dynamic Select system, which provides a choice of the steering mode, rear differential and front struts. It should also be noted that there is an adaptive chassis AMG Ride Control, which allows you to choose one of three driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.

For braking the supercar, ventilated discs of all wheels are standardly responsible, having a diameter of 390 and 360 mm at the front and rear, respectively, and as an option, ceramic brakes with a diameter of 402 and 360 mm are available.

Security systems of the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2018

Mercedes cars have always been famous for their high level of comfort and safety, and the new Mercedes AMG GT S is no exception. His arsenal includes the following equipment and security systems:

• Rear view camera;
• Parking assistant;
• LED front and rear optics;
• Dead zone tracking assistant;
• PRE-SAFE system;
• Traffic control system within a given lane;
• Traffiс Sign Assist system, including the Speed ​​Limit Assist function;
• Anti-theft alarm;
• TEMPOMAT system;
• ASR and BAS system;
• High beam headlight adaptation system;
• Composite ceramic braking system;
• KEYLESS-GO system;
• Anti-lock braking and exchange rate stabilization system;
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with Hold function;
• Tire pressure control sensors;
• Assistant when starting the movement from the slope;
• Cruise control;
• Front and side airbags;
• Seat belts and more.

Despite the widespread use of aluminum, the car body is highly rigid, which also contributes to the overall safety of the supercar.

Options and price of 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S

In the Russian market, the price of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2018 starts at 9.63 million rubles. (about 151.68 thousand dollars), for which the buyer receives the next set of equipment:

• Automatic switching system of low / high beam;
• Windscreen wiper with built-in rain sensor;
• Front and rear LED optics;
• LED direction indicators;
• Heated rear window;
• Branded audio system;
• ABS system and ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with Hold function;
• ASR and BAS system;
• AMG Performance exhaust system;
• Sports chairs;
• AMG high-performance braking system;
• Front and side airbags + knee airbag and side curtains;
• TEMPOMAT system;
• AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension;
• Multifunctional steering wheel;
• Electric rear wing;
• Leather and suede trim;
• 19 ″ AMG light-alloy rollers and much more.

The following options are offered as an option:

• Carbon fiber engine cover;
• Thermal absorbing glazing;
• A roof with a panoramic view;
• AMG sills with carbon trim;
• AMG Performance Seats;
• Seat heating system;
• Multimedia Center Command Online;
• Universal telephony package;
• Dead zone tracking assistant;
• Rear view camera;
• PRE-SAFE system;
• Composite ceramic braking system and much more.

It is also worth noting that an even more powerful version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is available on the Russian market, which has received the prefix "R", the cost of which starts at 11.9 million (about 187.45 thousand dollars).

Conclusion

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S is a dynamic, bright and high-tech supercar, which, despite a number of small flaws, is able to seriously compete with the unspoken class leader in the person of the Porsche 911.

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