Cars: The Devil and Hell: 100m Mercedes-AMG GT with twin-turbo V8 tested without electricity

In the spirit of political correctness, we have come to the conclusion that today the main standard-bearers of blind hedonism are Mercedes-AMG G 63 Muscle SUV A little bit of electric power even goes into the gas-destroying monstrous twin-turbo V8.

Yes, even the non-hyper-G-Klasse will be a mild hybrid by 2024, not to mention The new G also has a 3.1-ton pure electric version.

So what about the AMG C 63, which once had a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8?

Well, for this In contemporary times Indeed, it is no longer a 4-liter twin-turbo 8-cylinder engine, but a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine, which is in vain Powerful through plugin mixing technologyif at the same time the numbers shown on the scale are several times worse than before.

In such an environment, few would have expected Mercedes-AMG to produce a completely honest sports car without the pretense of electrification. But production: This is GT 63 Coupeit destroys gasoline like there’s no tomorrow.

An eye-catching magnet

As we watch the current Mercedes lineup dominated by sleek SUVs and electric sedans that sacrifice all aesthetic appeal for five-star aerodynamics, our tired retinas almost get a fresh refresh when we see the new two-door GT coupe.

In fact, you don’t need much boyish joy: a sufficiently surly face, a low hood, a noticeably long hood, spectacular rims and four real exhaust pipes. The matte blue finish is really just the icing on some imaginary petrolhead’s cake.

GT is an open secret First appeared in SL two years ago However, a new coupe is being built that will still have a different character than the slightly more refined roadster.

A larger but not bulky radiator grille, a unique bumper, headlights with a different signature, active aerodynamic elements, different side trims and unique 3D-effect taillights that are connected to each other. In short, this is all that has changed on the outside. SL-Love compared to

The new car, produced between 2014 and 2021, is 17.7 cm longer, 7 cm taller and 2.3 cm narrower than its predecessor, but it is still a striking coupe, so we didn’t have to make too many compromises with it during the working day.

Two more are possible!

The dashboard is unified From SL Here we go, the difference is that this time the tilt angle of the central touch screen cannot be electrically adjusted, because without an openable roof and glaring sunlight, this is simply unnecessary.

While the previous GT was strictly a two-seater, the new GT is SL-Love Similarly, it also has a 2+2 seat design.

Sitting in the front sports seats of the 2.1 million HUF car, which combines spectacular masculine design with excellent side support, is an experience, but only children should venture into the back seat – the chances of us living a normal life in it over 150 cm are slim.

The HUF 800,000 rear seats are worth including on the options list, even though you will probably never fit anyone there, as the fixed plastic panels prevent the luggage compartment from expanding. Thanks to the latter, we can even transport bicycles with a maximum capacity of 675 liters, of course, with the front wheel removed.

Colored seatbelts for 200,000 HUF, a panoramic roof for 450,000 HUF and a HUD with corner and braking point display on the track for 500,000 HUF can all be classified as cheaper extras, but it would be a shame to ask for 1.8 million HUF without them for the 17-speaker, 1,220 W Burmester hi-fi.

Compared to the SL with a canvas roof, the luggage compartment has been increased in size by a third, so you can carry 321 litres of goodies by default. The boot lid is electrically operated, and the rear spoiler behind it hides in its default position and automatically assumes five different positions depending on the given driving situation.

The rear spoiler can be easily snapped on for interference at any time, but those who crave this look from the bottom of their hearts may prefer the fixed rear wing, which provides more than 22 kilograms of downforce.

Zero electricity

At the push of a button, the V8 engine roars to life instantly, and in this case, special credit should go to Fabrizio Rosati, because according to the plate on the engine, he assembled the complete power unit.

The 4-liter 8-cylinder sounds good at first, but to be safe, two turbos are added, so in the end we get around 585 hp and 800 Nm. It’s a safe bet that there will be enough 800 hp on deck, and even 1000 Nm, which is of course Modification companies boldly use them.

The engine and exhaust mix a petrol-like music, and while the performance in the default setting is nothing to sneeze at, the real revelry begins in Sport mode. We are spoiled, the GT coupe takes us back to a world of clanking, rumbling sounds before the WLTP era.

In winter, the Caution mode, optimized for slippery roads, provides good service, while for grey working days there is Comfort mode, in which Sport and Sport+ as well as Race on the track are watching. In the additional Individual mode, everything can be customized, so there is no obstacle to combining a softer chassis with a sharper engine and more direct steering.

Unlike its predecessor, the engine is not located behind the front axle, but above it, and the gearbox has been moved from rear to front, making the new GT slightly nose-heavy with a 54:46 weight distribution. Downshifts are quick, the nine-speed gearbox (previously: seven) shifts quickly, and while the automatic mode is nearly perfect, manually switching gears is a great experience.

Ready to launch!

Left foot on the brake, right foot on the accelerator, revs jump, engine roars, exhaust pipes click, brakes release, rocket ignites. Ideally, 0-100 can be done in 3.2 seconds, and experts can use the paddles behind the steering wheel to control the speed of the electronic activation between 2,000 and 4,000.

Is there a silly kid mode? Of course there is, but it almost requires a diploma to activate it: Race mode on, ESP off, manual shift on, pull both shift buttons simultaneously for 1-2 seconds, and finally click the one on the right tab.

In this case, the drive is disconnected from the front wheels and we can kill the expensive 305 mm 21-inch rear Michelin Sport tires at will. Because, unlike its 462-730 horse predecessor, the new GT is equipped with all-wheel drive this time, so less experienced drivers can more easily control the Affalterbach stallion.

Add to that all-wheel steering, which is not too rough but definitely adds value, excellent steering and an excellent adaptive suspension, which is of course too difficult for domestic roads, but on high-quality asphalt and racetracks, we can only wish the developers well.

For 900,000 HUF, the front chassis can be raised by 3 cm at any time at the touch of a button, and the system is also able to automatically level itself at predefined GPS coordinates.

Electric stove

The fifth Mercedes developed specifically by AMG after the SLS, the 2- and 4-door GT and the SL, theoretically consumes 14 litres per 100 kilometres, but in practice you can safely expect 10 litres more. Combined with a 70-litre tank, we get an EV range of around 300 kilometres, but at least it can be fully charged in a few minutes.

Compared to the SL, torsional rigidity has increased by 40 percent, the chassis has been made tighter and stiffer, the track width has been increased, and one cannot but mention the special rear differential.

Unfortunately, however, what has not changed is the very large crowd. Even a friend of 2 tons, 20 masas or 2000 kilograms, according to the dream book, is not a friend who really enjoys driving. In comparison, the legendary 300 SL weighed only 1.3 tons, The new GT 43 basic model with a 2-liter engine and 1800 kg.

Anyway, the GT 63 coupe is well disguised, it could use a stricter diet, corners can be taken with a serious smile of joy, and if we don’t regret spending 3.7 million forints for an excellent dose of carbon brakes, which are not tiring anyway, then braking distances should be no problem either.

More? Less!

Don’t think there isn’t anything taller than this around the factory’s house, because there is. It’s called this GT 63 SE Performancespecifically, this apex predator is the best-accelerating road car Mercedes-AMG has ever made.

The V8 engine already has 612 hp, and the rear electric motor with a two-speed automatic transmission delivers 204 hp. 816 hp and 1,420 Nm of torque allow 0-100 acceleration in just 2.8 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than the very expensive AMG One with F1 technology in a very limited series.

Unfortunately, while the plug-in hybrid technology guarantees an electric range of 13 kilometers, it increases the weight to 2.2 tons, which is not friendly to us when turning and braking.

When it comes to mass, the 2-ton GT 63’s main rival is all-wheel drive Porsche 911 TurboAlthough it has 5 hp more power and 2 fewer cylinders, it weighs 300 kg less.

On a track, however, you can’t really outdo a GT 63 or 911 Turbo, opting instead for a car that combines the joys of a naturally aspirated engine and rear-wheel drive in a package that weighs just under 1.5 tonnes. 911 GT3-Mar,in We had the opportunity to get to know each other at the Hungaroring.

Conclusion, price

This time, Mercedes did not play its usual dirty card, but took the unusual step of throwing such an expensive toy in front of a paying and understanding public, with the absolute honesty to admit that it was indeed built to destroy gasoline and ruthlessly crush vertebrae.

A Mercedes-AMG GT 63 A purely hedonic luxury, it’s hard to argue for any reason, but we can safely say the world would be a smaller place without it.

The starting price of 81.9 million HUF and the purchase price of the test car of 100 million HUF are staggeringly high, but if someone has that much extra money, they can honestly smile at not only the unparalleled driving experience but also the expected excellent value retention.

The mild hybrid has 4 cylinders and 421 horsepower GT 43 Basic Edition The opening price is 50.2 million HUF, the opening price of the 476 hp V8 GT 55 is 71.3 million HUF, Plug-in hybrid V8 top version For its output of 816 hp, we have to leave 93.4 million forints in the coffers.