After many years of development, the wait is finally over. Since the
Authorized Distributors of Mercedes-Benz Nigeria, Weststar has brought
almost all of Mercedes-Benz performance cars to the country; it
doesn’t come as a surprise that they will soon launch the sports coupé
into the Nigerian market.
The AMG GT carries the Mercedes-Benz racing car heritage and conveys
the essences of the performance brand AMG. The car is a product of
supreme craftsmanship and engineering, in which this unique sports car
embodies the passion for outstanding performance and dynamism in its
purest form.
The creative interaction of diverse design elements lends the coupé a
superior, self-confident front: the three-dimensional diamond radiator
grille, with central Mercedes star, a broad louvre and lettering,
stands in the centre of the front end. LED High Performance headlamps
with stylised “eyebrows” as daytime running lamps, side lights and
indicators, as well as three separate high-beam reflectors lend the GT
its characteristic look.
The A-wing with front splitter in the lower third of the front apron,
a characteristic feature of AMG vehicles, makes the sports car appear
low-slung and wide. ‘Coke bottle’ shape is one of many words that have
been used to describe the innovative design of the AMG GT; all modern
Mercedes feature the ‘Coke bottle’ theme, the GT being the most
extreme example. The long bonnet with its pronounced powerdomes, the
greenhouse which has been moved far back, the large wheels and broad
tail end add to the vehicles distinctive look.
In addition, the interior design also embodies maximum emotion and
sensual purity. The model features radically low, sporty proportions,
which creates a unique sense of spaciousness. Anyone opening the door
of the AMG GT will discover an exciting interplay between the deep,
sloping dashboard and a dominant, arched high center console; a design
which evokes emotions and impresses with its perfection, which was
achieved by the brand using the finest materials and workmanship.
The vehicle is everything you would expect from an authentic
Mercedes-AMG sports car. From the characteristic styling and the
motorsport technology to the optimum weight distribution. The drive
system tailored to consistently delivering driving dynamics perfectly
complements this set-up. The model also offers the perfect design and
engineering combination to produce an amazing performance on the road
as it uses technological DNA of the Mercedes-SLS AMG- one of the most
successful cars in recent years.
The Mercedes-AMG GT embraces the ‘one man, one engine’ philosophy;
this philosophy has guided AMG’s approach to manufacturing and is the
reason why every AMG engine is hand built from start to finish by one
of the AMG master engine builders. The newly developed AMG 4.0 litre
V8 biturbo engine was developed specifically for the Mercedes GT model
and seals the AMG driving experience. The unique eight cylinder engine
is the newest member of the BlueDIRECT engine family and boasts
outstanding power delivery performance figures, on par with motor
racing, lightweight construction as well as high efficiency and
environmental compatibility. The engine responds immediately with
power right from lower revs and delivers outstanding performance-top
figures such as 3.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of
310km/h, combined with the outstanding driving dynamics will
undoubtedly translate into extremely fast laps.
The model weights an impressive 1615 kilograms – a benchmark in the
sports car division. The chassis and the body that are made largely of
aluminum, are both lightweight without compromising on strength or a
low center of gravity. The whole structure has excellent bending and
torsional stiffness for permanent resistance to elastic deformation
and as a result, the vehicle is highly dynamic despite its minimal
weight.
“The new Mercedes-AMG GT is a sports car in its purist form”, says
Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design Daimler AG. “Breathtaking
proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces and flowing lines turn the
new AMG into a contemporary sports car which embodies the spirit of
the glorious Mercedes sports cars.
The Mercedes-AMG GT adopts numerous Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
systems that are recognised in the new S- Class. The standard
equipment includes COLLUSION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ADAPTIVE BRAKE,
ATTENTION ASSIST and the tyre pressure monitoring sytsems and optional
extras. One feature being the Adaptive Highbeam assist which makes
night time driving even safer as the system adjusts the headlamp range
automatically to the distance of oncoming traffic/vehicles in front
with their lights on- this provides the driver with the ideal headlamp
range at all times, enabling better and earlier recognition. The
reversing camera is a visual aid that makes reverse parking and other
reservig manoeuvres much easier. The sytsem switches on automatically
when reverse gear is engaged and shows the area to the rear of the car
on the head unit display. Other optional features include PRE SAFE
system and Blindspot Assist.
The Mercedes AMG GT comes in eleven colours and production of the
model starts in August 2015 meaning the car will be available at
Westststar and its authorised dealerships from October 2015.