The new Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster has been revealed. It’s the third variant to join Affalterbach’s drop-top sports vehicle lineup, as well as it sits between the present GT as well as GT C in terms of performance as well as price.
Under the bonnet sits the exact same ‘hot vee’ eight-cylinder twin-turbo utilized in the rest of the AMG GT variety – as well as certainly practically every other present 63-monikered AMG. An output of 515bhp locations the GT S between the basic 469bhp GT as well as the GT C’s 549bhp. The 670Nm top torque likewise sits between the other two – 10Nm below the GT C however 40Nm above the GT. As a result, the GT S covers the 0-62mph dash in 3.8 seconds en path to a top speed of 191mph.
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Similarly, the chassis spec sits between the two present Roadster incumbents. The GT S features an electrically-controlled restricted slip differential as well as adaptive damping – neither of which are fitted to the basic GT Roadster – while the wheels determine 19 inches at the front as well as 20 inches at the rear. They home composite brake discs that determine 390mm at the front as well as 360mm at the back.
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Drivers who desire to focus the driving experience even more can upgrade to the AMG dynamic plus package. Stiffer suspension, active engine as well as transmission mounts as well as a retuned steering configuration objective to provide a sharper drive, while inside the pack adds an alcantara-effect steering wheel as well as yellow details in the dials.
Four-wheel steering is likewise an option; the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the fronts at low speeds to aid manoeuvrability, however turn in the exact same direction at higher speeds to increase stability.
First deliveries of the GT S are due in July this year, as well as although Mercedes is yet to verify prices, the present AMG GT pricing structure suggests clients ought to expect to pay around £124,700.
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