Dynamic world début of the new Mercedes-AMG GT
AFFALTERBACH : As exciting as crossing the finish line in a car race – that was how Mercedes-AMG presented its new GT V8 sports car this evening, the second vehicle to be entirely developed under its own direction. None other than current Formula 1 points leader Nico Rosberg piloted the breath-taking newcomer from the sports car brand of Mercedes-Benz onto the stage. The emotions ran high for around 400 international guests from the worlds of politics, business and the media, including AMG's founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, as the Mercedes-AMG GT made its début in its birthplace. Previously, Bernd Schneider, five-time DTM champion and with 43 victories the most successful DTM driver of all time, presented a parade of the most famous vehicles from AMG's history.
Mercedes-AMG created an authentic motor sports
atmosphere at its head office in Affalterbach for the first appearance
of the new GT under the eyes of the world. A temporary pit lane with
stands for spectators and a victory fireworks show set the perfect scene
for the début of an ambitious new challenger.
With the new Mercedes-AMG GT, the Mercedes-AMG
sports car brand enters a new segment for the company that is teeming
with top-class competitors. Its front mid-engine concept with transaxle
and the intelligent aluminium lightweight construction form the basis
for a highly dynamic driving experience. The basis for AMG's hallmark
driving performance is provided by the AMG 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo engine,
which is also a new development and is built in two output
specifications: as a GT with 340 kW (462 hp) and as a GT S with 375 kW
(510 hp).
"The Mercedes-AMG GT shows sports car enthusiasts
around the world what AMG is capable of", said Prof Thomas Weber,
member of the Daimler Board of Management responsible for Group Research
and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, and stressed Mercedes-AMG's
importance within Daimler's engineering network.
"With its technological substance, the
Mercedes-AMG GT fulfils our high standards with regard to driving
dynamics, agility and sportiness. It has been 'handcrafted by racers',
and shows that we make our customers' dreams come true", said Tobias
Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
The GT combines driving dynamics and first-class
racetrack performance with superb everyday practicality and a level of
efficiency that sets new standards in the segment.
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