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Mercedes-Benz has released a new four-door AMG GT sports car. The new car will differ in external details. Different models will have different exterior design styles. AMG GT43/53 will have the same appearance.

The new appearance design has a stronger aura. First, size of central grid is further increased and interior is still a vertical chrome piece, but edge is painted in piano black and contrast is stronger. . The air intakes on both sides of front of car have also been adjusted, making it sportier than the current model.

Another change to new model is lower part of AMG package. The look, originally exclusive to AMG GT63, ​​is now selectable on low-end models, bringing look of AMG GT43 and AMG GT53 closer to GT63. The look of AMG package has a more exaggerated aerodynamic design. The black piano color scheme is missing from regular version. One of iconic designs of AMG package.

The rest of changes are not too big. This is still standard coupe design with frameless doors. Whether AMG package is chosen or not, rear design is basically same. The familiar design of the taillights is combined with just four exhaust systems on both sides.

In terms of power, both 43 and 53 are equipped with 3.0t V6 engines with different power settings. peak torque is slightly increased to 520 N m. The official acceleration time to zero hundred of two cars is less than 5 s.

Overview

The modification of AMG GT four-door sports car is not too big this time. She basically optimizes some details to make it more in line with modern mainstream aesthetic. Naturally, V6 buyers benefit most. On one hand, it has a completely new appearance design and some adjustments in package. Indeed, it is more profitable to buy an appearance that only V8 models at this price could previously have. V6. Of course, with end of production of CLS, AMG GT four-door sports car will raise banner of Mercedes-Benz coupe, and more models with different powertrains may be available in future. With electrification trend accelerating, there are fewer and fewer options for V8 and even V6 models. The AMG GT may one day use a small displacement engine. Consumers who like large displacement may need to hurry up.