The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro will be most potent version of the Stuttgart-based brand’s coupe and it’s armed with a thundering V8 engine.
This is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro and is claimed to be the most track-focused version of the GT coupe yet. Mercedes-AMG has been subjected to a bit of negative press of late, with the four-cylinder hybrid C63 being the target. AMG is known for its V8 engines and what you see here could be seen as normal service resuming.
We assume there’ll be an R and Black Series at some point, but for now, this is the flagship. AMG has taken its 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged petrol engine and cranked it up to make 450 kW and 850 Nm which is 19 kW and 50 Nm more than the standard GT 63.
Thanks to a 9-speed gearbox and all-wheel drive, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro is good for 0-100 kph in just 3.1 seconds and will run to a top speed of 317 kph.
It’s not just about the straight-line stuff, however. For track applications, aerodynamics and cooling are critical and AMG has upgraded both of those aspects. There are two new radiators in the front wheel arches and there are specialised radiators with water pumps for the transfer case and two differentials.
At the front, there are bigger intakes and more air deflectors along with an active air panel that helps regulate the flow of air based on the cooling and speeds. The front aero setup is claimed to reduce front axle lift, while the rear wing helps with downforce.
The brakes are uprated with carbon-ceramic discs and six-piston callipers, which are the largest offered by AMG and are lighter too. The 21-inch forged alloy wheels are wrapped in trick Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres, but customers can get track-spec Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres as a no-cost option. The car features a hydraulically-linked suspension and rear-wheel steering as standard.
Not much was said about the interior, but we suspect the seats are the AMG Performance buckets. There’s leather and carbon fibre in abundance, as well as the MBUX digital instrument cluster.
When will the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro come to South Africa?
At this stage all we can do is speculate a local arrival time. Our understanding is that the standard AMG GT will be touching down at the end of the year, while this Pro version will be going on sale internationally in early 2025. So, we estimate middle of 2025.
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