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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe
Starting at $136.050
Highs: Ferocious acceleration, grippy handling, fancy cabin.
Lows: Snug rear seat space, frustrating infotainment menus, high starting price.
Verdict: The GT Coupe is back and more refined than before, but it's lost some of the flavor of the original recipe.
Overview
The new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe borrows much of its brains and muscle from the SL roadster. The new GT Coupe is longer, wider, and has a longer wheelbase than before, but the big news is its standard all-wheel-drive system-something the AMG GT has never offered before. Buyers can get any engine they want in their GT, as long as it's a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. The difference between the GT55, which produces 469 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, and the GT63 which busts out 577 ponies and 590 pound-feet of torque will be heard and felt. The new GT Coupe features trick chassis components such as a hydraulic anti-roll system and rear wheel steering to help improve handling, making it all the better for chasing down Porsche 911 Turbos on the track.
What's New for 2024?
Remember what you loved about the AMG GT and throw the rest away. The redesigned 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe has a familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 powerplant, but new trim levels and standard all-wheel drive. It's longer, has a larger interior, offers more cargo space, and has a current on-sale date of mid-2024.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe starts at $136.050 and goes up to $177.050 depending on the trim and options.
GT55: $136,050
GT63: $177,050
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Both the GT55 and GT63 use Mercedes' twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 powerplant and a new nine-speed automatic transmission. The GT53 produces 469 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, while the GT63 boasts 577 horses and 590 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes claims the GT63 should hit 60 mph in three seconds, and after our initial test drive, we agree with that claim. While the new standard all-wheel-drive system will likely improve the previous GT's acceleration time (thanks to better launch traction), it's also able to route 100 percent of the engine's torque to the rear axle for smokey burnouts and donuts. Rear-wheel steering and an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential work to keep the GT on its tiptoes, but overall the new car's not quite as entertaining as the previous generation model. For navigating tricky driveway entrances and speed bumps, the AMG GT's optional nose-lift system pops the front end up by 1.2 inches. We have spotted test mules for the GT Coupe donning charging ports that would indicate Mercedes is developing a more powerful plug-in hybrid model that could meet or beat the former 720-hp Black Series' output.
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