Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Mercedes-AMG celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2017 and with that occasion improved or subtly upgraded its entire range, and the GT S coupe was also affected, in a positive way.
For the 2018 model year, the GT S received a redesigned front grille with the Panamericana styling, consisting of 15 vertical double-slats. Those in the middle supported the big three-pointed-star badge. Also, the bumper was redesigned with larger exterior air-inlets and the A-shaped lower grille in the apron. A black glossy trim adorned the bottom of the spoiler at the front. On the sides, the air vents placed on the front fenders got the chromed V8 Biturbo lettering on the black horizontal slats. At the back, the car sported dual exhausts integrated into the rear diffuser, also painted in black. Moreover, the Carbon-Fiber styling package was extended for the side skirts and the rear apron.
Inside, the carmaker installed sport bucket seats with Alcantara upholstery that provided excellent side support during hard cornering. The driver was spoiled with a three-spoke, flat-bottom steering wheel covered in the same material as the seats. A pair of aluminum shift paddles found their way at the tip of the driver's fingers.
But the most important upgrades were for the technical department. The rear axle received a standard limited-slip differential integrated into the transmission housing, increasing the cornering speed. The V8 powerplant received a retune, which brought 12 more hp (9kW) for the GT S version, and it was mated to the seven-speed AMG Speedshift automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V8 7AT (522 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
Power: | 384 KW @ 6250 RPM 522 HP @ 6250 RPM 515 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 494 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 RPM 670 Nm @ 1800-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 193 mph (311 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/35 R19 || 295/30 R 20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179 in (4547 mm) |
Width: | 81.7 in (2075 mm) |
Height: | 50.7 in (1288 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.1/65 in (1,679/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.2 cuFT (176 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3627 lbs (1645 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4167 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |