Mercedes Unveils AMG GT, Sets 911 in Sights

[rage2]

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the replacement to the outgoing SLS, the AMG GT this morning, ahead of it’s public debut at the Paris motor show next month. Targetting the Porsche 911, the new AMG GT sits in a new segment in the Mercedes-Benz lineup.

http://www.beyond.ca/mercedes-unveil...hts/41274.html

[flipstah]

FAAAACCCKKK.

Does that mean the SLS is now a collector's item? Whoever got them is now going to rack up dividends.

[BavarianBeast]

Nice #s.

Car looks like a Z4M crossed with SLK55.

Hopefully they announce a BS.

[schocker]

hnnng, i still like the sls amg more but that is nice. any word on pricing, i am assuming by 911 they mean performs like a c2s but priced like a turbo?

[killramos]

So where does this sit performance wise with the sls?

It is gorgeous imo. The SLS was incredible though.

[rage2]

It's downmarket from the SLS. The SLS is discontinued after this model year.

No prices set yet, but it's expected to start at around $100k for the AMG GT, and $120k for the AMG GT S. Let's see how close I am on this one.

AMG GT S arrives in the spring next year, while AMG GT arrives in the fall. Both should be MY2016.

A Black Series model has already been spotted testing, and AMG brass has unofficially verified it in the PL.

[killramos]

Originally posted by rage2
It's downmarket from the SLS. The SLS is discontinued after this model year.

No prices set yet, but it's expected to start at around $100k for the AMG GT, and $120k for the AMG GT S.

Interesting, not sure if i like that it is a visual relation of the SLS without the performance.

The real question will be why would anyone buy an SL...

100k seems like a bargain for the segment the general population will put this into.

Calgary's new new civic?

[kenny]

Looks great from front, but the taillights look "off". This thing will probably look way better in person.

[A790]

100k price tag is pretty attractive for a vehicle like that.

I'd still take an F-Type Coupe though.

[Tik-Tok]

Looking forward to a Clarkson/Hammond standoff

[rage2]

Originally posted by killramos
The real question will be why would anyone buy an SL...

100k seems like a bargain for the segment the general population will put this into.

The SL is a heavy and comfortable GT that turns into a convertible, while this is a sports car that will ride like a sports car. Completely different markets.

My estimates are on base, with options you'll see the AMG GT S near the $200k mark, which was the starting price of the SLS.

[killramos]

Originally posted by rage2

The SL is a heavy and comfortable GT that turns into a convertible, while this is a sports car that will ride like a sports car. Completely different markets.

My estimates are on base, with options you'll see the AMG GT S near the $200k mark, which was the starting price of the SLS.

True but i think the chances of this thing keeping its top on are slim to none which edges ever closer.

Regardless i have never seen a more compelling 2 seater.

[benyl]

The rear looks like a Porsche. Reminds me of the Macan.




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[Mibz]

Originally posted by kenny
Looks great from front, but the taillights look "off". This thing will probably look way better in person.

Originally posted by benyl
The rear looks like a Porsche. Reminds me of the Macan.

I hated the 991 rear end when it came out. Still do. This looks like it. Doesn't feel Mercedesy either.

[killramos]

Originally posted by benyl
The rear looks like a Porsche. Reminds me of the Macan.




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Must be why i like it,

the Macan S is

[94boosted]

I see styling cues from a lot of different cars but overall I think it looks pretty darn good and 34XXlbs for a sports/GT car is pretty impressive too.

Originally posted by schocker
hnnng, i still like the sls amg more but that is nice. any word on pricing, i am assuming by 911 they mean performs like a c2s but priced like a turbo?

If the S does top out near 200K as Rage is estimating then that sounds exactly like what it's going to be lol.

[rage2]

The base Carrera starts at $96K, with the Carrera S at $113K. 911 Turbo starts at $172K.

I would say the AMG GT sits between the Carrera and Carrera S, while the AMG GT S sits between the Carrera S and the 911 Turbo. The upcoming BS version will be the car to target the 911 Turbo.

Don't forget you can option the 911 Turbo to $260k.

[npham]

I'm with the majority, the back end just looks off in pictures. I bet it will be better in person, but this could steal some sales away from Porsche depending on pricing. Need the 911 Turbo in Calgary, but can't afford a Turbo? BAM, AMG GT S.

[DeleriousZ]

Looking forward to seeing Clarkson sideways in it. Not much else though.

[Xtrema]

It looks very close to F Type but not sold on the rear.