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The new muscle car from Merc just debuted – here’s what you need to know

By Shahzad Sheikh

Here it is, the all-new Mercedes AMG GT sports car. What do you think? Let us know below.

The details

1. Two 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 versions 462bhp GT and 510bhp GTS – turbos inside the ‘V’ of the engine.
2. GT: 462bhp at 6000rpm 443lb ft at 1600-5000rpm.
3. GT S: 510bhp at 6250rpm 479lb ft at 1750-4750rpm.
4. GT S does 0-100kph in 3.8secs, GT in 4.0. Top speed 311kph and 304kph respectively.
5. GT gets mechanical rear differential, GT S has electronically controlled rear diff.
6. GT S has AMG Ride Control suspension.
7. AMG Dynamic Plus package available on GT S – adds dynamic engine and transmission mounts.
8. GT front brakes 360mm in diameter, GT S front brakes 390mm with red callipers. Optional ceramic composite brakes 402mm.
9. GT has 255/35 R19 front tyres with 295/35 R19 on the rear and GTS has 265/35 R19 and 295/30 R20 on the rear.
10. Two-seater coupe on shortened SLS platform, 4.5m long, 1.9m wide, 1.3m high, 2.6m wheelbase and 1540kg weight (1570kg for GT S).
11. Goes in sale first quarter of next year.
12. 8.4 inch central screen inside for infotainment.
13. 350-litre boot space.
14. Mostly aluminium chassis weights 231kg.
15. Weight distribution 47:53 front and rear.

Vice president of design, Gorden Wagener says: ‘The new Mercedes AMG GT is a sports car in purest form – breath-taking proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces and flowing lines turn the new AMG into a contemporary sports car whish embodies the spirit of the glorious Mercedes sports cars of the past. The GT is a consummate combination of beauty and intelligence.’

No prices have been revealed but we expect them to be about AED600k-700k