2016 Mercedes AMG GT S Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Up to now, if you’ve been looking for a proper sports car that can handle your daily duties as well as some weekend fun, there’s really only been one option…
The Porsche 911
But this year, there’s a new contender, a car that puts livability on par with excitement - the Mercedes AMG GT S
Heralding a new focus for Mercedes’ performance arm - the GT coupe is officially a Mercedes-AMG, and not a Mercedes-Benz.
It replaces the gull-wing SLS AMG as the pinnacle sporting model available from the German marque.
One of the main requirements for a sports car - it has to look good, and well - look at this thing. It’s stunning.
It’s very much a modern take on the iconic 300SL gullwing. From that gaping front grille, over the long bonnet and low turret, to the slim line LED tail lamps it may be comparable in profile to the Porsche, but the AMG GT is every way a Mercedes.
Under the bonnet - is a newly developed 4-litre, twin turbo V8 - putting out 375kW/650Nm.
In a first for Mercedes, the turbos are mounted inside the V, rather than on the side, for better throttle response, and improved emissions.
What you will notice is just how far back the engine is mounted, the majority of weight is actually behind the front wheels.
This position, combined with the rear-transaxle mounting of the gearbox, gives the car a 47/53 front/rear weight distribution.
The lift back tailgate makes access easy, and there is 350-litres of space - more than enough room for the golf clubs (use prop) and substantially more practical than a 911 where the clubs have to fit behind the front seats.
So yes, unlike the Porsche, there are just two seats in the GT
It’s pretty sumptuous in here - exactly what you would expect from a car like this. Lots of leather, aluminum and carbon-fibre touches.
The Command infotainment system is common to other new Mercedes, and while not quite the best in the business, does the job well - it’s minor, but I like the representation of the car when adjusting settings - from lights, to suspension - it feels more like a computer game than a car.
And sure - the screen does look like a stuck on iPad… but - with that noise, I don’t really care.
So what’s it like on the road? Watch the clip and find out!
The 2015 Mercedes AMG GT S is the first in a line of new sports AMG models expected to land over the next few years.
We may see a paired back non-S model, or a more hardcore black series version - but for now, as an equally livable and head turning alternative to the staples, the Mercedes-AMG GT S is a pretty impressive starting point for the AMG branded performance arm.
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This has to be one of, if not the, best amg gt reviews. Under 5 minutes, straight to the point without all the dramatics. Bravo guys.
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By far one of the best reviewers on the tube...
This car has managed to remain special so many years later
Just purchased this exact color and year!! Thank You Father God for my blessing
How has it held up considering it was used? I want to get a used one but scared of the reliability
Any updates ? How is it so far
I’ve been keeping my eye on this car since it released I think it’s the most perfect car ever made it terms or the price & what you get simply perfection
Really like this presenter. Great professional yet casual character
+Tom Macgillivray So much better than the scrubs from drive.com.au
Yeah i like him. Good reviewer.
My dream car
same
It's like Aston Martin vs. Mercedes, they are both luxurious and sporty
So according to the review, this car is perfect, unbelievable
+Stephen She - It is pretty good :)
a question please; whats the major difference between the GTS and GT?
no major difference really... gts has around 40 more horsepower and torque, a bit faster, and gets a few more standard options
doors, tail light, and ect.
@@elliotjames158 50 HP, you don't get the race settings and you lose the tranny upgrade and exhaust notes.
Manual mode is a first? I have it in my W204 C63
dream car
3:06 is the only reason you would buy this car.
Good review love that car
+tonyborris - Cheers Tony!
DAT downshift noise -_-
Where was this filmed?
Toorak and Gippsland - near Melbourne, Aus.
CarAdvice.com.au Well I knew this was filmed in Melbourne, not surprised that the first scenes were shot in Toorak considering the houses and cars in the shots.
please make 1 with a manual transmission!
That would be pretty awesome!
I want one 😭😭😭😭😭
this car is sexy
Don't slam that doors ! This is 2015 car.
3:04 America: bahahhahahahhahahahhaha
I would fear driving this.too beautiful to get it crashed
why do sport car reviews always show that you can fit golf clubs.. I know that if I owned a car that would be the last f****** thing I would carry
Would you want to know how many bags of groceries that thing could carry? Seriously?
These beauties are available for those at an age where golf is major exercise. Price and taste. Always my major test over the years. Golf bags including long drivers. (that’s a long golf club FYI). I don’t think the MB engineers ever calculated how many skateboards could fit in the GT. ....probably never crossed their minds, Kids.
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So my lsa GTS from hsv has more power than this... I know these cars are super different but damn for all that money I wouldn’t bother
I’d rather invest it in something else that’s fun
You got no idea stick to your shit box Hsv
Very stupid place to put the gear lever!!!
Except that gorgeous car, cant wait to see the roadster version!
Benzinio I have this car.
That is a stupid complaint - you never use the lever except to drive off and park and reverse.
It is funny they reviewers complaining about that - it means the car is so well designed that is all they could bitch about.
Car is manly? But what about the man?
Johnny you fancy him eh - whatever floats your boat ⛵️
He says it a "proper sports car" but has the price tag of a supercar aparantly going around 314K
Jamie Botha it start at 120000 usd, what are you talking about?
@@neitherlink6612 in USA you don't have federal sales tax, in Australia it tax $110000
Iconic front. Porsche rear. Not innovative.
Juan Bzan it’s not a “Porsche rear”, it takes inspiration from the 300 sl. Get your head out of Porsche’s ass and educate yourself before saying something that makes you look like fool.
neitherlink he’s a boy in a man’s world
If brexit hadn't happened I could have had one of these
Thanks to Brexit I am able to have one of these!
Buy a corvette instead
corvette z06 is $250,000 aud in Australia
Why don’t you put your Johnson in the blender
My dream car