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The all-new generation of the Mercedes-AMG GT is an all-new speed-obsessed silver star and we’ve got the details on it.
A Shift to Grand Touring
When the AMG GT originally broke cover years ago it was a distinctive child of the family. While Mercedes is a brand that largely prides itself on luxury, the AMG GT was razor-sharp. So sharp in fact that it was almost too brutal to carry the badge.
Now, the second generation is set to fold itself back into its roots with a new look, new underpinnings, and new goals. Today, we’ll break down each and how we see this new AMG GT fitting into the Mercedes family tree.
An Aggressive New Look
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT arrives sometime early next year with a new design that’s larger in basically every way. The nose is notably taller and more round. It’s also wider so it still shares some of the design cues of the older car but it’s far more closely tied to the design of the current SL-Class than before. That additional size has lent itself to improved cabin space but we’ll come back to that. In addition, the roof slopes toward the rear bumper less sharply.
Take a quick look at the new AMG GT from the side, cover the front clip with your hand, and you’ll be forgiven for thinking it could be a Porsche 911. That comparison will come up again later too. Mercedes still imbues the new AMG GT with its own familial DNA design cues. The tail lights and rear aero ducts are tight and cutting and the front end looks similar to the recently released CLA-Class Concept. It’s a bold break away from the original recipe.
Underpinnings That Change The Game
The new GT is perhaps even more different under the skin. The twin-turbocharged V8 from the original car is back though which is good news. In GT53 trim it’ll make 469 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Step up to the GT63 trim and it’ll pump out 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Those are healthy figures but what’s wild about the 2024 version is that the power goes to all four tire patches regardless of trim level.
The AWD powertrain should make it easier to manage all that power, but handling might be a little less sharp. That’s because Mercedes shifted the position of the V8 forward in the chassis so that it sits in a position to push power to those front wheels. The automaker claims it’ll go from 0-60 mph in just three seconds though. Considering that it’ll certainly have more potent versions that come down the line, it should be supercar fast… at least in a straight line.
The AMG GT Competing With Porsche
In truth, the 2024 Mercedes AMG GT coupe has one big aim it seems. Porsche. The folks over at Stuttgart have managed to corner the market on comfortable high-end sports cars that can slip in and out of traffic without drawing too much attention. The outgoing GT didn’t steal as much of the market as Mercedes had hoped. Now, with this new larger footprint in the 2024 GT, it’s also added optional second-row seats. That puts it almost exactly in line with the Porsche 911 in just about every possible way.
Those who want a comfortable daily driver with seats for two adults and a couple of kids can get it with the GT. How does that fit in with the SL? The GT is still sharper and more athletic. It’s also flexible enough that Mercedes can throw more power, sharper handling components, and maybe some high-end special editions at it too. Now, the only big question is if it’ll ever offer another RWD version to compete with the 911 on that front.
