Thank you, as ever, for all the kind comments. Just to address the MANY watch questions! It’s a Swatch Neon Flash Arrow - basically a recent re-release of a ‘90s design. (Bought with my own money, but in an airport because I like a bargain!). Hope it didn’t distract too much from the cars in the film…
ah hank, you've stolen my thunder! i was gonna ask -about the watch that is...re the car? seems to suffer from the "new nsx syndrome", which is to say, waaaay too complicated for it's own good! cheers, your friend tk
Hagerty's best, Henry and Jason. This channel deserves waaaay more subscriptions that 3 million. Always a treat to watch every episode. Thanks, Hagerty! And thank you, Henry! Very insightful review. Interesting to see your take on hybridasation of AMG cars.
The Pro version certaintly doesn't feel as special as the previous gen. A little more horsepower and no difference in the suspension, geometry. I wonder how much lighter the Pro is than the standard car. I think the 'normal' AMG GT 63 version is the one to get
I thought the same initially, but then remembered that the only Pro version we had on the previous gen was a Pro version of the GT-R (whereas this is a Pro version of a regular GT). I feel like I’m confusing myself just typing this but hopefully that makes sense! Hope fully there will be an R version as well (and then a Pro version of that!).
this pro version can hold 295s in the front.. that's a foot nearly. up from 275s, that's not even talking about the rear which standard is 325... could hold a 345+
@@grigorioschristodoulou5229 Strangely I think the opposite. I agree that it’s not close to the old R Pro, but is suspect there will be an R (and probably an R Pro) in the future with this gen. This Pro seems to have really focused in on what is actually required to make the standard 63 work on track - which is cooling. A diff cooler is a pretty hard sell from a marketing perspective! If Porsche offered a Carrera with sports seats up front, no rear seats, PCCB, better cooling and serious tyres I suspect people would look at it differently. Just my twopence!
@@HenryCatchpole Fair point, maybe I shouldn’t be comparing it to the R Pro. They basically add back in what the beancounters took away, for an ok price. They are welcome upgrades over the “standard” 63, but the price is already so eye-wateringly high that you can get into much more bespoke sports- and super cars. I know it posts crazy fast lap times, but that’s about it. I would go find a Project 8 if I wanted an AWD track tool for that money. That car has proper clubsport/racecar hardware. Wish they had done a bit more, with some CF panels, proper buckets (either Recaro PP or something gorgeous like the CSL/Aston carbon items) and different suspension and unique calibration, so the car feels special also on the road. You can let us know when you drive it on public roads, but I bet it will lack the special feeling and magic sparkle of cars like the GT R, M2 CS etc.
An impressive beast, this latest iteration from AMG. You were alluding to whom is it adressed to. Obviously AMG fans, and probably only them. These very specific and complex GTs have their followers, just like 911s have theirs, and the same goes for Mustangs, Corvettes and a few others. They certainly add spice in the automotive panorama and we are thankful that enthusiasts and connaisseurs such as yourself can share them with us. Long live Hagerty and Henry Catchpole 💪🏻😎
I love the conversation between Bernd and Henry about the different track elevations, compressions, where to lift and trail brake. It's like riding along a track day at a new track.
It sounded like Henry was doing his best to say positive things but inside the car didn't do much for him. Only he knows, it's just the vibe that I got. I think the car looks pretty in video and probably very cool in person when the proportions really hit you. However, it seems like most new cars today that are overweight, over complicated, and overly expensive. Thank goodness for older cars!
If you have this car in your collection for 25 years and has been well cherished, then a major fault with the computer system with the active suspension or the hybrid system. Who is going to fix it? Mercedes won't, parts won't be available, technicians would have to try and study the archives. Most technicians are around 25 years old! I can't see the advancements in technology working out well for future classic cars.
This argument is just old. Have you noticed a growing number of EV shops around the time we questioned how we can repair EVs? We’ll figure out how to fix these newer techs as technicians learn and grow. Same way we figured out how to repair older supercars as their parts became discontinued. Jay Leno even showed off 3D printing car parts years ago in his own garage. I don’t understand why so many people keep perpetuating a false assumption that the common man is limited to their bag of archaic tools and can’t grow. How do you think performance shops have been jailbreaking/remapping and modifying brand new supercars? How do you think Macbooks get repaired at independent shops at a component level when they’re no longer covered by warranty? Sure, your old wrench and hammer won’t be able to do every little thing, but keep in mind that your unwillingness to learn and grow doesn’t apply to everyone else. YOU won’t fix it, but someone else will. If you don’t like it, buy an old Beetle.
@@NutellaCrepe Well put. I've been saying the same thing to anyone that makes the argument OP makes for ages now, mostly in the comments of Jay Leno's videos since he is the only high profile automotive personality that has continually spewed that negative, alarmist view. It's especially annoying because a few of his guests have even pushed back when he's said it, like Bisimoto, by explaining to Jay that there already exist many tools to modify, repair and tinker with EVs and other new technologies found in modern vehicles, but Jay just seems to ignore those logical retorts, or may be he's just subconsciously forcing himself to forget hearing them because he's in denial about genuinely not wanting to learn about new technology. After all, change is inherently scary for humans, and sometimes people get too far stuck in the ways they are familiar with, even to the point that they become completely irrational and detached from reality.
One of the nicest looking Mercedes-Benz vehicles ever made IMO. And I love the non-integrated iPad style infotainment screen. Visually it might not please certain people as it's not well integrated into the dash, But It's placement and distance from the driver, and The MBUX user experience is phenomenal!
I also like it but they should really have kept the climate and volume controls as physical buttons. As someone who owns a different MB with the same style pad. The volume control slider is annoying and difficult to get it to the level you want. However they could have still made it flush with the screen but just as physical buttons and that would have been best.
Nice video, thx to the team. We all should be happy tha companys like Mercedes still put a lot of monney and menpower into the development of this kind of cars, they wont make too much Euros with it. Its a showcase of engeneers skills and kind of fun. Some rich people will buy it and this pays the development costs. Good for all
Weirdest thing. I just watched Throttle House's new review video of the AMG S63 before this video, and it ends with the exact same music that this video starts with. Excellent unintentional tie-in!
@@aussie2uGA as a matter of fact, some neons are rarer than the omega collab. There are some Neon colours that are very rare and highly sought after. The watch market is a little crazy.
Great review of both cars. Love the watch too, not sure if that's tongue in cheek for all those who adorn expensive watches while driving cars like this....however, nice touch :) Additionally, thinking about the future serviceability of these more complex drive units, I hope Mercedes plans to somehow equip both themselves and dealers to be able to maintain these over the long haul and they do not become disposable.
Henry…a masterful review as always. This is a wonderful car for us mere mortals…it has abilities way beyond more drivers and is vastly faster than can be truly used on public roads so in my books, it is wonderful but Collectors will go for the earlier car in a blink. Will SHMEE but one?….i don’t think he will this time…but if I win the lottery then I will take this car anytime and wonder if I ever will be able to find any “shortcomings”.😃😃
Very nice 😎… seen a few at local dealerships here around L.A. & it’s the only other AMG that’s caught my attention since my 212 S… still wish I’d ran across you that winter when you were out here testing that RS7 Henry 😁. It’s a clean coupe that puts me in mind of the XKR-S, that said, the only improvement i can see is more power: all AMG S models should get the GT sedan’s spec engine.
just to think the m177 for this car is super conservatively tuned, you can drive to a tuning place next to you and leave with a 100hp upgrade without changing a single thing, well maybe the intakes
@@HABO2210 Lol yeah, compare to the 911 hybrid which is only 100 lbs heavier than pure ice version and seems like a way better car to buy than this. Seems like AMG gave up on making a real sports car but I don't know why.
Just like the new Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Temerario, this new AMG GT is applying the same tech that the 2nd gen ACURA NSX did 8 years ago!! The Japanese deserve an award for their forward thinking.
Great review, loved the track drive with the 63 Pro version. I still hope AMG will make a light track focused version, as the previous gen GT was much lighter and felt pretty brutal to drive, it was a proper sports car, whereas the new GT seems more like a sporty grand tourer now.
Mercedes done makinge great building grand tourer with it's new GT, but if you are looking for sportscar first generation is much better😊❤ Henry another great video by you present cars and their driving experience in the way that as viewer i feel like im driving 😊😊❤❤ keep up with great job
I think it looks great! That color and those wheels (and their color) too. That whole spec is perfect IMO. But I HATE this trend of just slapping a giant iPad in the center of every dang car!
Thank you, as ever, for all the kind comments. Just to address the MANY watch questions! It’s a Swatch Neon Flash Arrow - basically a recent re-release of a ‘90s design. (Bought with my own money, but in an airport because I like a bargain!). Hope it didn’t distract too much from the cars in the film…
I'm proudly telling my wife and my daughter that i have bought them the same watch (brand) as the one you wear 😁
ah hank, you've stolen my thunder! i was gonna ask -about the watch that is...re the car? seems to suffer from the "new nsx syndrome", which is to say, waaaay too complicated for it's own good! cheers, your friend tk
Not my style, but you pull it off. Nice pick
Can't lie, I came here to compliment the watch. Tremendous.
Catchpole’s journalism is truly unmatched.
Harry and Henry Ace
I agree. The best out there. I'm a fan of Steve Sutcliffe, too.
“If you like resetting your electronics after a power outage this car might be for you.” I burst into laughter.
4:45 This tablet in the centre console 🤢
Add "more menus than a chain of restaurants" to that as well I was LMAO cos its true.
Henry Catchpole is the greatest automotive journalist of our time!
Hagerty's best, Henry and Jason. This channel deserves waaaay more subscriptions that 3 million. Always a treat to watch every episode. Thanks, Hagerty! And thank you, Henry! Very insightful review. Interesting to see your take on hybridasation of AMG cars.
i still prefer the first gen
Yes
makes sense
Agree and the price for used is worth it more unique.
this is a fat hardtop SL. First gen was lighter and better to drive
Because it stands out. This is a 911 wannabe.
Can we nominate Henry for an Emmy, Oscar, or something? His work is incredible. Lately, he's been in another league. Keep going 💫
I don't understand the obsession with the over-complicated drivetrains and massive weights; this thing will be a maintenance nightmare in a few years.
That's a second owner problem :D
@@stefanschuchardt5734cars are like socks nowadays
They have to make hybris due to governments
@@altergaming9634no, they not; the average co2 should be solved with normal cars, not with high performance vehicles.
@@eugenux
CO2 has already been solved in ICE cars. Hybrid is really just a luxury feature.
The Pro version certaintly doesn't feel as special as the previous gen. A little more horsepower and no difference in the suspension, geometry. I wonder how much lighter the Pro is than the standard car. I think the 'normal' AMG GT 63 version is the one to get
I thought the same initially, but then remembered that the only Pro version we had on the previous gen was a Pro version of the GT-R (whereas this is a Pro version of a regular GT). I feel like I’m confusing myself just typing this but hopefully that makes sense! Hope fully there will be an R version as well (and then a Pro version of that!).
Anyone getting the fake AMG GT instead of a first gen one needs to get his brain checked.
I think the Vantage is the one to get
They did change the suspension, just check the Mercedes articles
this pro version can hold 295s in the front.. that's a foot nearly. up from 275s, that's not even talking about the rear which standard is 325... could hold a 345+
"Apples your strudel", No 1 car channel EVER!
This car is a thing of beauty. It has looks and performance.
Henry is my all time favorite journalist can't change my mind
It's only taken them a decade to put stunning wheels on a GT. Lovely. Suits this gorgeous thing well.
Brilliant journalism - actually as always. Enjoyed your articles back in the Evo days, now very much enjoying your videos. Thank you very much.
tbf I'm just happy at this point we get a sub 2 ton (non e perf) grand tourer with a v8 and good styling. This is becoming rare for 2024 onwards
60lbs under..
I feel like the 2.2 tons overshadows anything else you could say about this. It's like a fake sports car
2.2t is now on the light side...but yes not a good development
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 Seconded on the "2.2T is now light-ish" point. Cars are fat pigs now.
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722On the light side? Maybe in reference to the new M5 and SUV'S, yes. Not light at all, even considering modern sports cars
They didn’t even try to make it light because it’s expensive for them
The new M5 is super heavy
Another great video from Henry 👏 and it’s always fantastic to see the legend Bernd S. ⭐️
Man is out here driving millions (in my currency) wearing an adventure time watch.
So the Pro is mostly a marketing exercise. Far cry from the old GT R Pro
@@grigorioschristodoulou5229 Strangely I think the opposite. I agree that it’s not close to the old R Pro, but is suspect there will be an R (and probably an R Pro) in the future with this gen. This Pro seems to have really focused in on what is actually required to make the standard 63 work on track - which is cooling. A diff cooler is a pretty hard sell from a marketing perspective! If Porsche offered a Carrera with sports seats up front, no rear seats, PCCB, better cooling and serious tyres I suspect people would look at it differently. Just my twopence!
@@HenryCatchpole Fair point, maybe I shouldn’t be comparing it to the R Pro.
They basically add back in what the beancounters took away, for an ok price.
They are welcome upgrades over the “standard” 63, but the price is already so eye-wateringly high that you can get into much more bespoke sports- and super cars. I know it posts crazy fast lap times, but that’s about it. I would go find a Project 8 if I wanted an AWD track tool for that money. That car has proper clubsport/racecar hardware.
Wish they had done a bit more, with some CF panels, proper buckets (either Recaro PP or something gorgeous like the CSL/Aston carbon items) and different suspension and unique calibration, so the car feels special also on the road. You can let us know when you drive it on public roads, but I bet it will lack the special feeling and magic sparkle of cars like the GT R, M2 CS etc.
Maybe because it's not a GT R. You literally wrote it down, genius.
This design is a master piece!
This is stunningly filmed. 10/10. Subscribed.
An impressive beast, this latest iteration from AMG. You were alluding to whom is it adressed to. Obviously AMG fans, and probably only them. These very specific and complex GTs have their followers, just like 911s have theirs, and the same goes for Mustangs, Corvettes and a few others. They certainly add spice in the automotive panorama and we are thankful that enthusiasts and connaisseurs such as yourself can share them with us.
Long live Hagerty and Henry Catchpole 💪🏻😎
Excellent review Henry
Thank you
Quality........ counts. Give us Henry, Harry, Chris, and Iain and we're happy. There's almost nothing else worth watching.
...add Jethro Bovingdon.
Cammisa
Beautiful car and the performance is amazing! I would love that car!
Also love the aspect ratio of the videos is perfect don't ever change that
Another amazing video, beautifully shot, expertly narrated.
Not sure about that watch though Henry...
Henry is living the dream, and I am so glad that Hagerty picked him up to share all these glorious cars.
I love the conversation between Bernd and Henry about the different track elevations, compressions, where to lift and trail brake. It's like riding along a track day at a new track.
Sweet rides. Sporty and classy.
It sounded like Henry was doing his best to say positive things but inside the car didn't do much for him. Only he knows, it's just the vibe that I got. I think the car looks pretty in video and probably very cool in person when the proportions really hit you. However, it seems like most new cars today that are overweight, over complicated, and overly expensive. Thank goodness for older cars!
If you have this car in your collection for 25 years and has been well cherished, then a major fault with the computer system with the active suspension or the hybrid system. Who is going to fix it? Mercedes won't, parts won't be available, technicians would have to try and study the archives. Most technicians are around 25 years old! I can't see the advancements in technology working out well for future classic cars.
This argument is just old. Have you noticed a growing number of EV shops around the time we questioned how we can repair EVs? We’ll figure out how to fix these newer techs as technicians learn and grow. Same way we figured out how to repair older supercars as their parts became discontinued. Jay Leno even showed off 3D printing car parts years ago in his own garage. I don’t understand why so many people keep perpetuating a false assumption that the common man is limited to their bag of archaic tools and can’t grow. How do you think performance shops have been jailbreaking/remapping and modifying brand new supercars? How do you think Macbooks get repaired at independent shops at a component level when they’re no longer covered by warranty? Sure, your old wrench and hammer won’t be able to do every little thing, but keep in mind that your unwillingness to learn and grow doesn’t apply to everyone else. YOU won’t fix it, but someone else will. If you don’t like it, buy an old Beetle.
@@NutellaCrepeI bought an old Merc instead.
@@NutellaCrepe Well put. I've been saying the same thing to anyone that makes the argument OP makes for ages now, mostly in the comments of Jay Leno's videos since he is the only high profile automotive personality that has continually spewed that negative, alarmist view. It's especially annoying because a few of his guests have even pushed back when he's said it, like Bisimoto, by explaining to Jay that there already exist many tools to modify, repair and tinker with EVs and other new technologies found in modern vehicles, but Jay just seems to ignore those logical retorts, or may be he's just subconsciously forcing himself to forget hearing them because he's in denial about genuinely not wanting to learn about new technology. After all, change is inherently scary for humans, and sometimes people get too far stuck in the ways they are familiar with, even to the point that they become completely irrational and detached from reality.
A very honest opinion and drive.
Thank you
😎😎😎👍👍👍
So interesting that this video starts with the music with which Throttle House ended today's video :)
This thing is an instant classic. Chef’s Kiss 🧑🍳
That track looks amazing!
One of the nicest looking Mercedes-Benz vehicles ever made IMO. And I love the non-integrated iPad style infotainment screen. Visually it might not please certain people as it's not well integrated into the dash, But It's placement and distance from the driver, and The MBUX user experience is phenomenal!
I also like it but they should really have kept the climate and volume controls as physical buttons. As someone who owns a different MB with the same style pad. The volume control slider is annoying and difficult to get it to the level you want. However they could have still made it flush with the screen but just as physical buttons and that would have been best.
@@timeslowingdown Yeah I wouldn't count on physical buttons making a comeback anytime soon unfortunately. We are on a different path
@@Daveyboy_RS3 You're right, and that's why i still went ahead and bought the latest model anyway. Still have my opinion though
@@timeslowingdown I'm not happy about the path.... Everything touch capacitive, electrification etc. But we're stuck. I agree with your opinion.
One of the things I always look forward to watching a Henry Catchpole review is to see what watch he has chosen to wear 👌
Wow that spec with the wheels is absolutely stunning!
Great review as always , waiting your review on new e 53 amg
I enjoyed this video greatly! Link to Henry's watch?
6:38 that watch on Henry’s wrist made me go to previous videos and check whether it always had been there!
Nice video, thx to the team. We all should be happy tha companys like Mercedes still put a lot of monney and menpower into the development of this kind of cars, they wont make too much Euros with it. Its a showcase of engeneers skills and kind of fun. Some rich people will buy it and this pays the development costs. Good for all
Bernd Schneider and Henry Catchpole, an awesome combination 👍
What an absolutely beautiful car
That test track looks like everything you ever wish for in a circuit. I want a go!
"Henry Catchpole" in the title, immediate watch from me. Every video feels like a whole documentary.
This experience of is the feeling of power, control, comfort and joy together sir, 🙏🏻God bless
Great review - thanks!
This and the new Vantage are very similar, but I prefer the Vantage.
Weirdest thing. I just watched Throttle House's new review video of the AMG S63 before this video, and it ends with the exact same music that this video starts with. Excellent unintentional tie-in!
That got me too, I had to go back and check I wasn't hearing things.
How do you know it's unintentional? Most of these channels were sold recently, Carmax bought Edmonds for instance.
@@aussie2uGAwell because Henry said it was a coincidence and throttle house is owned by Thomas and James.
Its one of the most gorgeous looking cars in sale right now
These are so gorgeous
A heavy 911 turbo S.
That’s actually a compliment.
Awesome coloured car and just as nice Swatch Neon Flash Arrow
This is the most beautiful Mercedes Benz
Guarantee his kid told him "Daddy, you have to wear my watch in your next video".
The Swatch neon is a colectible watch. Many people that have Rolex, AP, etc, also have a Swatch Neon.
@@micoaraujo A swatch is a "collectible?" Damn, I must be getting old.
@@aussie2uGA as a matter of fact, some neons are rarer than the omega collab. There are some Neon colours that are very rare and highly sought after. The watch market is a little crazy.
omfg, right?!
Lmao. I'd love to hear henry's response to this XD
I love your watch more than the car!
Beautiful but scarily complex GT car. I want one!
Great review of both cars. Love the watch too, not sure if that's tongue in cheek for all those who adorn expensive watches while driving cars like this....however, nice touch :) Additionally, thinking about the future serviceability of these more complex drive units, I hope Mercedes plans to somehow equip both themselves and dealers to be able to maintain these over the long haul and they do not become disposable.
Very nice car
Easily my favorite car show on TH-cam, together with RBR
Henry…a masterful review as always. This is a wonderful car for us mere mortals…it has abilities way beyond more drivers and is vastly faster than can be truly used on public roads so in my books, it is wonderful but Collectors will go for the earlier car in a blink. Will SHMEE but one?….i don’t think he will this time…but if I win the lottery then I will take this car anytime and wonder if I ever will be able to find any “shortcomings”.😃😃
YESSS....!!! hadn't heard they were making this, but i was wondering if MB were ever going to produce a Performance Hybrid of the Coupe. 👍
Fun watch Henry :)) .
Great 👍 review mate
Damn! That AMG is a beast!
Very nice 😎… seen a few at local dealerships here around L.A. & it’s the only other AMG that’s caught my attention since my 212 S… still wish I’d ran across you that winter when you were out here testing that RS7 Henry 😁. It’s a clean coupe that puts me in mind of the XKR-S, that said, the only improvement i can see is more power: all AMG S models should get the GT sedan’s spec engine.
Wow, that thing is gorgeous
just to think the m177 for this car is super conservatively tuned, you can drive to a tuning place next to you and leave with a 100hp upgrade without changing a single thing, well maybe the intakes
I love MB, have and had many, but damn that looks like a Mustang/911 love child.
Great video - once again. But: what watch is Henry wearing?
Leuk klokje voor een 6 jarige. En dan nog aan de verkeerde pols hahah
Gelukkig zijn al je video items geweldig om te kijken.
And still lighter than that Bavarian anvil, that people know as "new M5"😂😂😂
M5 is a sedan, I'd expect more from a coupe
@@HABO2210 Lol yeah, compare to the 911 hybrid which is only 100 lbs heavier than pure ice version and seems like a way better car to buy than this. Seems like AMG gave up on making a real sports car but I don't know why.
@@timeslowingdownbecause the only thing they hybridized is the turbo
That's an interesting watch ⌚
It...look...SO good...
Hagerthy is Goated 🙌🏻🔥
The car is impressive.
The film is gorgeous.
But the trajectory we are on is to be driving 5 ton cars with 3,000 horsepower. Who wants that?
The most beautiful Mercedes Benz ever. Plus the speed torque is amazing. Thank you for sharing! ❤️💯👊👍
Mercedes SLS, SLR, the original 300SL Gullwing
what a beautiful car
I like the hybrid 4matic plus Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E Performance
No dedicated chassis, no dry sump, let’s just call it what it really is; a giant C63.
Great video. Side note, guy has bigger hands than Kawhi Leonard.
Looking forward to seeing this model up against the appropriate competition.
This it’s a big leap from the first one but I can’t get used to this screens! Which watch are you wearing? Looks pretty special!
Just like the new Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Temerario, this new AMG GT is applying the same tech that the 2nd gen ACURA NSX did 8 years ago!! The Japanese deserve an award for their forward thinking.
I rarely like Mercedes product. This is a thing of beauty.
Beautiful car!!!!!!!
Great review, loved the track drive with the 63 Pro version. I still hope AMG will make a light track focused version, as the previous gen GT was much lighter and felt pretty brutal to drive, it was a proper sports car, whereas the new GT seems more like a sporty grand tourer now.
That watch is boss af!
What is it?!
Car is amazing too. 😅
Its Swatch Neon Flash Arrow
It takes a real man to rock a pastel blue and pink watch. 💪🤣
beautiful looking beast
Damn, what a very intelligent intro.
Mercedes done makinge great building grand tourer with it's new GT, but if you are looking for sportscar first generation is much better😊❤
Henry another great video by you present cars and their driving experience in the way that as viewer i feel like im driving 😊😊❤❤
keep up with great job
Very good explenation. In the Netherlands our taxation wil be in favour of the e-perdormance starting at € 160k, as for the GT 63 s starts at € 197k!
Always good, are we looking at a new Swatch or an old school model.
4:45 This tablet in the centre console 🤢🤮
I think it looks great! That color and those wheels (and their color) too.
That whole spec is perfect IMO.
But I HATE this trend of just slapping a giant iPad in the center of every dang car!
Here is everything you need to know about the new GT: two tons
Cool watch