Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe debuts at 2017 Detroit show
The Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe joins the GT family at the 2017 NAIAS, slotting between the GT S and GT R with 550bhp and technical upgrades from the GT R.
Mercedes-AMG has expanded its GT line-up at the 2017 North American International Auto Show with the launch of the GT C Coupe. This new fixed-roof model arrives just months after the GT C Roadster and sits between the GT S and the flagship GT R in the growing AMG GT range.
The GT C Coupe uses the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 as the Roadster, producing 550bhp (410kW) and 502lb ft (681Nm). Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Mercedes-AMG quotes a 0-60mph time of 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 196mph (315km/h).
Technical highlights include rear-wheel steering and an electronic limited-slip differential, both adopted from the GT R. Adaptive damping is also standard. The GT C Coupe features the Panamericana grille, a styling element inspired by the 300SL racecar, and the active air management system first seen on the GT R. These changes bring the coupe’s appearance and aero closer to the top of the AMG GT range.
AMG GT range updates for 2017
The launch of the GT C Coupe coincides with updates across the AMG GT line. The base GT now offers 469bhp (350kW) and 465lb ft (630Nm), up by 13bhp and 22lb ft. The GT S receives a boost to 515bhp (384kW) and 494lb ft (670Nm). The GT R remains at the top with 577bhp (430kW) and 516lb ft (700Nm). All models adopt the Panamericana grille and revised front-end styling. For a look at the earlier GT, seethis feature from Circuit of the Americas.
Performance and positioning
With its blend of power and technology, the GT C Coupe is positioned for buyers seeking more performance and agility than the GT S, but without the full track focus of the GT R. The adoption of rear-wheel steering and the limited-slip differential is aimed at sharper handling, while the fixed roof adds rigidity over the Roadster. The GT C Coupe’s arrival gives AMG a broader offering in the supercar segment, with clear steps between each model.
