Mercedes- Benz Unveils the AMG GT and GT Pro for 2020: Comments

[Drew Dowdell]

After just 4 years, Mercedes-Benz has refreshed the AMG GT for the 2020 model year.   A new programmable coil over setup allows for more agile handling depending on track conditions.  As in professional motorsport, the driver is not only able to set the spring preload length mechanically, but can now also adjust the compression and rebound of the dampers.  Both axels get adjustable torsion bars with carbon fiber up front and hollow-tube steel in back.

The engines options are:

Model Year 2020	Mercedes-AMG GT	Mercedes-AMG GTC	Mercedes-AMG GTR/ Mercedes-AMG GTRPRO
Displacement	3982 cc	3982 cc	3982 cc
Output	469 hp at 6000 rpm	550 hp at 5,750- 6,750 rpm	577 hp at 6,250 rpm
Peak torque	465 lb-ft @ 1,700 – 5,000 rpm	502 lb-ft @ 1,900 – 5,750 rpm	516 lb-ft at 1,900 - 5,500 rpm
Acceleration	3.9 s	3.6 s	3.5 s
Top speed	189 mph	196 mph	198 mph

Says Mercedes-Benz of the GT Pro, 

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"The AMG GT embodies the core of our brand, "Driving Performance," in a unique way. At its debut four years ago, it not only turned the heads of customers and sports car enthusiasts, but also created new dimensions in the competitive environment. In order to continue this success story, we have now equipped it with numerous innovations from the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe and added a new limited-edition model: No other current production Mercedes- AMG is as close to motor racing as the new AMG GT R PRO. A lot of experience from our current GT3 and GT4 motorsport activities entered into its development.

The agile responses to all driver commands and the overall performance now deliver even more of that incomparable feeling that our racing drivers experience on the track,"

 

We can't wait to try one.

 

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[ccap41]

I like this. 

But I also really like the "basic" AMG GT. I just think it's a great looking car with AMG V8 noises. 

[Robert Hall]

I really like the blue cabrio...sharp interior.  Looks like a great car for a relaxed winding road road trip..

[A Horse With No Name]

SMK is having his effect on me...i am really starting to like as an enthusiast cars from Benz. they build some cools stuff. In another life...I could see owning the Coupe version of this. 

[David]

It reminds me of the bottom feeder fish. Pass

[smk4565]

The R and Pro models should have more power, I don't know why they limit torque to 516, when this car could be 600 hp and 627 lb-ft like the S63, unless there is crazy wheel spin, but I think they could up the torque on those top models.

It is cool though that they have a near race version of the car for the track enthusiasts.  7:04 Nurburgring time on the Pro, but maybe it could break the 7 minute barrier with more torque!