For Mercedes-Benz, the 2014 Paris Motor Show marked the debut of an all-new sports car. Now known as the Mercedes-AMG GT, it is the AMG division's SECOND product developed from the ground up.
It's kind of a big deal.
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With the SLS AMG completing production and the GT coming into the fore, it is expected to be priced similar to a Porsche 911 and compete with the likes of the 911, Jaguar F-Type, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Chevrolet Corvette.
The three-pointed star has implied that this vehicle will feature better driving dynamics than the lead sled SLS AMG, which is what we're crossing our fingers for. While the SLS was a great cruiser, it wasn't exactly sporty.
Check out Agent 001's FIRST real-life shots of the all-new AMG product and let us know what you think: Is the all-new AMG GT a STUD or a DUD?
An excerpt from Mercedes-Benz's press release follows:
Mercedes-AMG GT: Fascinating sports car “handcrafted by racers”
The Mercedes-AMG GT celebrates its show premiere in Paris, taking the Mercedes-Benz sports car brand into a top-flight segment that is new for the company. Its front mid-engine concept with transaxle and intelligent aluminium lightweight design create the foundation for a highly dynamic driving experience. The basis for AMG’s signature Driving Performance is the newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, in the GT with 340 kW (462 hp) and in the GT S with 375 kW (510 hp).
Thanks to the aluminium spaceframe, the new GT is lean and mean. The most powerful version, the GT S, has a power-to-weight ratio of 3.08 kg/hp, making it the best in the segment. The GT body-in-white and bodyshell is 93 percent aluminium; the front module is made from super-light magnesium.
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