Mercedes SLS AMG GT revealed

Called the Mercedes SLS AMG GT, the new car features a retuned version of Mercedes-Benz AMG performance car off-shoot’s naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 producing an added 20bhp over that of the existing model at 583bhp at 6800rpm.

 

Combined with refinements to the SLS AMG’s seven-speed double clutch gearbox that are claimed to bring faster shift times, the boost in power is reported to knock a tenth of a second off the Mercedes-Benz flagship model’s 0-100kph time at 3.7sec in coupé guise. The German car maker also claims 0-200kph in 11.2sec and a top speed limited to 317kph.

 

Further modifications centre around the suspension, which receives a two-mode AMG ride control system running what Mercedes-Benz describes as “stiffer and more aggressive spring/damper tuning for a more dynamic feel”.  Previously, the SLS AMG used a three-mode system.

 

With the new AMG ride control system, the SLS AMG GT’s adaptive dampers can be altered between Sport and Sport Plus modes – the latter of which is said to bring significantly firmer damping characteristics than today’s SLS AMG. The revised suspension continues to run 265/35 R 19 profile tyres up front and 295/30 R 20 profile tyres at the rear. They are shod on standard forged alloy wheels featuring a new 10-spoke design and painted in matt black and with a high-sheen finish.

 

Other visual changes include a new black gloss finish to sections of the fins and signature three-pointed star within the grille, darkened headlamp and tail lamp lenses, red brake calipers and a GT badge adorning the boot lid. Inside, the flat bottom steering wheel receives a part-Alcantara rim and a new 12 o’clock red marker, the instruments feature new black dials and there is a black gloss finish to various sections of the dashboard.