New AMG GT Driven - SL with a Roof? Think again!

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Time to Drive the New #AMGGT 63!! I’m Raz, sometimes known as Mr AMG, and today is finally the day to drive the new #MercedesAMG GT 63!

It’s a car many #AMG fans are super hyped up about, because it stays true to the emotional V8 character that has been a hallmark of the brand for decades. Building upon the Grand Touring side of the car, it now features a 2+2 seating, 4matic all wheel drive, and a much bigger interior and boot.

The V8 engine and gearbox are now mated up front, to free up space for 4matic+ all wheel drive - a first for the GT. It’s always rear biased, up to 100%, and a max of 50% power to the front. The 63 gives the same horsepower as the outgoing AMG GT R at 585BHP, and a 0/60 of 3.2 seconds (we test it at sub 3!). There’s also a GT55 with 476BHP coming soon.

All this sounds very familiar tot he SL with which it shares the same platform and most of the main comportments.

So the car has grown, and has lost the “front mid engine” transaxle layout of the original GT and SLS, along with the perfect 48/52 weight balance. It’s now 1900KG, and on paper reading more like a super saloon.

So because it shares platform, it’s accused by many keyboard warriors of being an SL with a roof. But is that really the case?

AMG head of dynamics Rene Szczepek, filled us in a little on this. First of all, the rear transmission is unique to the GT, which alongside the wider tyres, helps shave 0.6 off the SL’s launch time. Further more, modern components are wholly dependant upon software, and car vary massively dependant on configuration. The GT’s software for ESP, gearbox, steering, engine map — all unique. Most crucially the semi active roll stabilisation uses hydraulic pumps instead of roll bars, saving weight and helping create a unique character. Speaking of character - the exhaust note is simply orgasmic, with a very different note to the SL.

But will it be enough? Can this first Grand Tourer version ever hope to live up the old pure sports car? Let’s find out today!

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[BlargMyShnoople]

This is the first time AMG has taken a step in the right direction in a while imo. I'll still be keeping my last gen GTC over this though. Great video Raz!

[DanielSadjadian]

Gosh that V8 sounds so good, such a characterful engine, exactly what the new C63 is missing.

[duffydon]

Im just excited that nobody is buying that bogus new C63, let them rot in the show rooms!!!

[skittlesgarage]

This is one of the best edited car channels. I enjoy every episode. Not gimmicky, jut great edits with great commentary and insight.

[googlekeepsmemisinformed]

I love the rear end, actually think the SL front end looks better once you compared them on top of each other. But the gt front is still sexy aggressive. What I HATE and PRAY Mercedes owners are giving feedback on is that Tesla style huge center display. I plan on getting earlier models for that alone.

[DanielSadjadian]

Wow the new GT is absolutely gorgeous, what a sexy V8 coupe 🔥

[Dominick]

Im taking the 2020 gt-r all day as it really carries it’s own separate appeal. This is beautiful but it’s literally 99% an sl with a hardtop.

[JoeAchilles]

Incredible video mate, interesting looking car/model, glad to see AMG haven't given up 🙌

[skittlesgarage]

As an owner of a 2012 Maserati GranTurismo S, one of the most beautiful long hood/bonnet GT cars ever made, this new AMG is drop dead gorgeous. And it will be beautiful in 50 years. And those noises are intoxicating. Great vid!

[tubejorrit]

Just wanted to say, thanks to this channel + Chris Harris for motivating me to work hard I have been able to buy a 2017 C63S. Such a great car and so proud to own it. It's a blue t-model with chrome trim and saddle brown interior.

[Patrick-uolj]

Absolutely enjoyed this review and the car is awesome. Just that sound and emotion alone is worth it. The shape and profile is perfection as well.

[SteliosE]

Congratulations to MB, they made the best 911 homage in the market.

[TMESHable]

This is an absolute machine! The combination of luxury and speed has been achieved. Phenomenal looks and mind blowing sound track! Big up to guys at AMG, you nailed it!

[kbc]

Somehow doubt these sell that well, a real shame getting rid of the transaxle DCT layout, a standout feature. It sure looks good though.

[sveeny]

I guess it‘s now more true to the „GT“ nametag than before. But they DEFINITELY took away from the sports car that it has been!

* They added 350 Kg (770lb), that's an absurd amount of added weight.
* They ditched the transaxle design
* They ditched the dry sump system
* They ditched hydraulic steering
* They ditched Rear Wheel Drive
* They ditched front-mid engine layout
* And yes, they took the SL chassis and the 2+2 seat layout which makes this essentially an SL, especially in roadster form (I'm assuming this will come out at some point).

Glad to hear that it‘s an exciting car nevertheless though. But the list of things they got rid of is heart braking to me.

[AOTanoos]

1900 kg is wild for this kind of car, especially developed and build on its own AMG platform.

[GoFast]

So glad that AMG hasn’t completely lost their mind. Only with the C

[undergroundoutlaw]

What I wanna see for the GTR/BS version.
- Redesign chassis layout to be front-mid engined again (they have designed chassis before like the SL BS)
- lose the weight, drop the 4 wheel drive if it helps
- add the race tech like dry sump

Ironically I’m describing the Gen 1 lol. But still the formula was great. Now they are trying to sell this to the Porsche daily driver guys

[gocasimiro]

Hey, props to folks which made the transitions and visuals, top notch stuff