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[Supra93]

Mercedes-AMG GT rendered into a shooting brake

Won't ever happen

The Mercedes-AMG GT has been digitally imagined with a shooting brake body style by independent artist X-Tomi Design.

The chances of seeing a two-seater shooting brake derivative for the AMG GT are slim but that hasn't stopped X-Tomi Design to envision such a model. The attached digital interpretation proposes a front half carried over from the regular model while moving towards the back there's a longer roofline which would increase trunk capacity but frankly cargo space is not relevant in this segment.

As far as the AMG GT's future, we know for sure there’s a "nice" version being prepared which will be launched before the already confirmed Black Series set to come out "more later than sooner." There are also talks of a convertible, even though previous reports indicated a coupe-only availability.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/114120385339/mercedes-amg-gt-rendered-into-a-shooting-brake

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[323 Rider]

I love the coupe but don't like how it looks in shooting brake form. Car ends up way too backheavy.

AMG GT Black Series confirmed. It will be ridiculous like every other black series.

http://www.evo.co.uk/mercedes/amg-gt/14507/mercedes-confirms-amg-gt-black-series

 

[323 Rider]

If anyne's a Chris Harris fan here's a great review just posted

 

[Wally World]

I like how people say that even though it's competing with the 911, it's just a different beast and is great in its own right. So whether it's better depends on your crteria and tastes.

 

[MATT]

Would've been cool to see a lap time against the 911 at Laguna seca. Same conditions back to back.

 

[Craigy]

This AMG GT is really gorgeous. I hope it looks as great in the flesh.

This car ticks every box for me. In top spec though it's going to be six figures... one day

 

[NeroZ]

I love the coupe but don't like how it looks in shooting brake form. Car ends up way too backheavy.

AMG GT Black Series confirmed. It will be ridiculous like every other black series.

http://www.evo.co.uk/mercedes/amg-gt/14507/mercedes-confirms-amg-gt-black-series

This car already a beast. Can't imagine what it'll look and perform like. LOVE the SL Black Series so this should be a mini version of that.

 

[Supra93]

Mercedes-AMG GT S Gets the Unboxing Treatment

Have you watched those Chris “The Monkey” Harris videos, where he justifies his middle name by yelling and screaming while hooning the car? We bet you have. Evo’s testers do the same, only with less screaming.

Now, if you are interested in gadgets, chances are you’ve seen some of the “unboxing” videos of, say, the latest iPhone, Samsung, what-have-you smartphone. There’s a lot of talking as the “tester” gets the product out of its box, shows us its exterior, tells us all about the specs in detail and then says goodbye.

We’d put the Mercedes-AMG GT S review that follows in the “unboxing” category. We get all the facts and figures, all the “inside” info from the press conference, we even get to see the car moving and… that’s about it.

So, is it bad to have an “unboxing” car review? It depends how you look at it. On the one hand, it’s not like everyone who’s gonna buy the GT will start hooning it around; that much we do understand, and it’s the same with Porsches, Ferraris, etc. On the other, call us single-minded but isn’t it a waste to have 503hp and 479 lb-ft of torque directed to the rear wheels and do just the “unboxing” thing?

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/12/mercedes-amg-gt-s-gets-unboxing.html

 

[500strong]

AMG GT S will start at $130,825, compared to $152,095 for the 911 Turbo.

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/2016-mercedes-amg-gt-s-will-cost-130825

 

[Levi]

Positiv

• Mid-front egine layout
• Dry sump
• Transaxle

Negativ

• Ugly
• Ugly
• Ugly

 

[Supra93]

Mercedes-AMG GT Super Bowl XLIX Ad Reinforces Classic Fable

We know you're dying to see the Patriots and the Seahawks go at it this Sunday, but how do you feel about watching another classic showdown? This time courtesy of Mercedes-Benz.

The so called "Fable" commercial will air for 60 seconds during Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, and it will feature the tortoise and the hare, with predictable results. Except this time the tortoise won't need to dig too deep (or too subtly) in its bag of tricks, since it's going to get a little help from the 503 HP Mercedes-AMG GT S.

With its 469 lb-ft of torque, it'll get that tortoise from barely moving to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, which is undoubtedly faster than it has ever gone - despite the fact that it keeps winning.

Still, the hare is always the cocky one, every time you hear the story. But the tortoise has a little bit of that silent confidence to it, since it was brave enough to challenge one of the fastest critters on earth to a foot race. We could argue that using a 4.0 liter biturbo V8 AMG hand-built engine is sort of unfair, to say the least, so let's call this "AMG-GTgate" - as if the Patriots didn't have enough on their minds with that "Deflategate" conundrum.

Unlike this fairy tale foot race, Sunday's Super Bowl game won't feature any real underdogs, as both the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks have proven to be quite formidable this season. But since most people are picking the Patriots to win (including Vegas), we might just have found our "hare". Sorry Tom Brady.

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/01/mercedes-amg-gt-super-bowl-xlix-ad.html

 

[Supra93]

Mercedes-AMG GT3 powers into Geneva

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Will replace the SLS AMG GT3

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 has made its world premiere today at the 85th Geneva Motor Show.

It acts as a replacement for the SLS AMG GT3 and was developed to meet FIA's GT3 regulations. Needless to say, it's based on the road-going AMG GT but has received a much more aggressive body made from carbon fiber to shave off excess weight. It benefits from entirely different front and rear bumpers, updated side skirts, ventilated front fenders and reshaped doors while a ventilated hood has been added to improve cooling.

Also noticeable are the carbon fiber flics, huge rear wing and a rear diffuser while inside the stripped out cabin there is a carbon fiber race-spec seat, steel roll cage and a digital instrument cluster. Mercedes-AMG have also added a carbon fiber trim along with race-spec switch gear and steering wheel.

Technical specifications are not available at this point but Mercedes-AMG have previously said the model will be powered by an upgraded version of the V8 6.3-liter engine inside the aforementioned SLS AMG GT3 which will work with an updated sequential six-speed gearbox.

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 has been described by Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars as being "the perfect vehicle for customers who prefer to get their adrenalin kicks on the race track." It will go on sale in a short while and customers will be getting their cars starting late 2015.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/115030389847/mercedes-amg-gt3-powers-into-geneva

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