The tamer GT and GT S models of
Mercedes-AMG’s sports car range have come in for an update. The
updated cars were shown for the first time on Monday at the 2017 Detroit auto
show and will be available later in the year, as 2018 models.
The changes are subtle and bring the GT and GT S into line
with the more hardcore GT C and GT R,
especially in terms of looks. The cars adopt the pronounced “Panamericana”
grille that made its debut on the GT3 race car; the grille features vertical
slats inspired by the design used on the 1952 SL Panamericana race car, from
which it derives its name, and is set to become a defining element of AMG’s more
dynamic models.
Other tweaks include the new front bumper that emphasizes
the car's width, making it visually sit lower to the road. There also larger
intakes and all models adopt the GT R’s vertical louvers located in the bottom
of the front bumper, which can be opened and closed by an electric motor in
around one second.
During normal driving situations with no increased cooling
demand, the louvers are closed for reduced drag and the air is directed at the
underbody, which improves the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. Only when
certain components reach predefined temperatures and the air demand is
particularly high do the louvers open to allow the maximum cooling air flow to
the radiators. The engine oil cooler on all models has also been moved from the
front to the wheel arches.
There’s more power, too. Both stick with the familiar
twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 but the GT now has 469 horsepower and
465 pound-feet of torque and the GT S has 515 hp and 494 lb-ft. For the GT,
that’s an extra 13 hp and 22 lb-ft and for the GT S that’s an extra 12 hp and
15 lb-ft.
Performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds
and top speed of 189 mph for the GT, and corresponding figures of 3.7 seconds
and 193 mph for the GT S.
There aren’t any changes in the cabin, although there are
some extra trim options. One of these is the AMG Interior Night package that
adds a special trim for the steering wheel and black accents. AMG is also
offering a new smartphone app called AMG Track Pace. The app is designed for
the Apple iPhone and connects to the car by Wi-Fi. The vehicle then sends a
host of data to the app in real-time, such as speed, gear, steering angle, time,
position and acceleration. The camera on the iPhone can also be used to record
any action.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1108259_2018-mercedes-amg-gt-receives-new-look-more-power
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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