Mercedes-Benz USA today announced pricing for the V8 variants of the highly anticipated new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. The Mercedes- AMG GT 63, powered by a handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo that produces 577 hp and 590 lb-ft peak torque, starts at $136,500*. The more powerful Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S produces 630 hp and 664 lb-ft peak torque and starts at $159,000*. Additional standard equipment for the GT 63 S includes the AMG Performance Exhaust System, the AMG Dynamic Plus Package including Active Engine Mounts, RACE Mode, Drift Mode, and AMG Drive Unit steering wheel controls. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S will arrive in U.S. dealers in the first half of 2019. Pricing for the GT 53 variant will be announced at a later date.
Drawing directly from the successes of the legendary SLS and AMG GT, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is the third vehicle developed independently by AMG, and its first unique four-door sports car. Engineering highlights of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe include Active Rear- Wheel Steering, facilitating high agility and stability characteristics, standard electronically deployable rear spoiler, providing optimal rear downforce at a variety of speeds, AMG electronic rear-axle limited-slip differential, and specially adapted AMG Ride Control Sport Suspension based on Air Body Control.
This expansion of the AMG GT family opens up the segment to those looking for a vehicle that combines the impressive racetrack dynamics of the two-door AMG GT sports car with everyday practicality, offering ample space for four passengers, with the unparalleled level of performance expected from Mercedes-AMG.
*Prices excludes $995 destination and delivery charge.
Key data at a glance:
| Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe | Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe | |
| MSRP | $136,500* | $159,000* |
| Engine | Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo | Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo |
| Displacement | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Drive Config. | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ variable All-Wheel Drive system (optional drift mode) | AMG Performance 4MATIC+ variable All-Wheel Drive system (standard drift mode) |
| Performance | 577 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm; 590 lb-ft @ 2,500–4,500 rpm | 630 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm; 664 lb-ft @ 2,500–5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 3.3 (est.) | 3.1 (est.) |
| Top speed (mph) | 193 (electronically limited) | 195 (electronically limited) |
