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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $163,000 – $183,000 Payments

Fuel consumption 11.7 – 15.6 L/100km

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The exceptional GT follows in the footsteps of the defunct SLR and SLS. It is now available in Canada in GT, GT S, GT C and GT R versions in coupe and cabriolet configurations. They all get the same twin-turbo 4.0L V8 ranging from 469 to 577 horsepower. In all cases, a seven-speed gearbox transfers power to the rear wheels. The GT R, the most powerful of the foursome, goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.

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Top 10 Least Fuel-Efficient Vehicles in 2025

Alongside electric powertrains, many automakers are still working to optimize the performance and efficiency of their combustion engines. On the other hand, some keep launching outrageous gas guzzlers that are every environmentalist’s nightmare. After compiling a list of the most fuel-efficient cars and most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market, we’ll …March 29, 2025

11 Supercars With Less Power Than the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe: More Mature, But Still Belligerent

Electrification is challenging the very definition of the high-end sportscar at the moment. On the one hand, electric motors and their magnets unleash never-before-seen levels of performance on wheels, but the batteries that feed them come with an additional weight that impedes driving dynamics. And fuel-injected performance hasn't said its …November 12, 2023

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Pre-owned vehicles

Effective since September 1st 2022, the new federal tax on luxury vehicles valued at $100,000 and more is worrying a lot of buyers and dealers. Fortunately, this measure only applies to brand-new models that have never been registered. This is another good reason to consider a pre-owned luxury vehicle! There’s …September 22, 2022

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2020 Mercedes-AMG GT: Thundering Performance

Is it summer yet? It seems like this winter took forever to go away. Alas, just as warmer temperatures began to return, I found myself trapped on a plane headed to Stuttgart where cold, torrential rain awaited me. Talk about a bummer. My dose of sun—and fun—actually came in the …April 24, 2019

2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: All Bases Covered

AUSTIN, Texas – About a dozen years ago, when Mercedes-Benz first introduced the CLS, a thoroughbred among sedans, it represented a radical departure from the classic sedan formula. Built on the same architecture as the E-Class, the CLS was not only beautiful, but it handled better and was more fun …October 2, 2018

AMG Performance Tour: The Sacred Cones

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – When you own, or desire to own a Mercedes-AMG, you need to first properly understand what you’re getting into. Sure, we admire these vehicles for their almost exaggerated levels of power and speed, but they’re also fitted with distinct driving modes that considerably alter their driving …October 26, 2017

We’re Heading to Vancouver Island for the AMG Performance Tour!

This week, we’ll be at Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit in beautiful British Columbia to take part in the AMG Performance tour, hosted by Mercedes-Benz Canada. The main purpose of this event is to educate its participants about the driving dynamics of Mercedes-AMG vehicles. It’s actually a huge training program, one …October 22, 2017

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT: AMG’s Ambadassador

PADERBORN, Germany – When your enemies are called the Audi R8 , the BMW M8 , the Jaguar F-TYPE and the Porsche 911 , and you want to compete with these performance stalwarts, you know the task at hand is a colossal one. The basic recipe for success inevitably includes …September 19, 2017

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT: We’re Driving it on the Track This Week!

After walking several kilometres on the vast floor of the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany, The Car Guide is now heading over to the region of Paderborn, in order to slip behind the wheel of the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT . To be more precise, the Canadian market will get six …September 13, 2017

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster: The New In-your-face Roadster from the Three-pointed Star

PHOENIX, Arizona – Make no mistake about it. The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster is now the in-your-face “bad boy” in the Mercedes-Benz stable of roadsters. Next to it, the slightly more powerful AMG SL 63 looks like a cute kitten purring softly. Whereas the SL exudes class and sophistication, …March 29, 2017

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One-Megawatt Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept Sounds Like a V8

A brand new and fully electric Mercedes-AMG model is on the way and it's going to be spectacular, as previewed by the GT XX Concept unveiled today. The vehicle hints at the next-generation Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe with a distinctly more avant-garde and racier design. Of course, it won't appeal …June 26, 2025

4 Must-See New Sports Cars at 2025 Montreal Auto Show

The 2025 Montreal Auto Show is officially kicking off today and The Car Guide continues its coverage of the event with a look at some of the new sports and performance cars on display—whether electrified or conventionally powered. Well-known car collector Luc Poirier’s lineup of Ferraris worth over $60 million …January 17, 2025

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE Goes to the Other Extreme

In addition to a new four-cylinder entry-level model to complement the original V8-powered unit, the second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT will go to the other extreme with an almighty 63 S E PERFORMANCE model. The German automaker made the announcement today just a few hours before the Formula 1 Grand Prix in …April 20, 2024

New Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coming With 4 Cylinders and RWD

The new, second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT goes on sale in Canada this spring as a 2024 model, offering a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine that delivers 469 horsepower or 577 horsepower depending on the model. Months later (in early 2025, we believe), customers will also be able to choose a 2.0-litre four-cylinder …March 19, 2024

Second-Generation Mercedes-AMG GT Unveiled in Monterey

The Mercedes-AMG GT returns in a second generation after a 2-year hiatus, and the manufacturer promises that it is a high-performance vehicle that is also domesticated enough for daily driving. Recognizable by its hatchback-style silhouette, this fine German sports car was designed using an "expanded dimensional concept". This ideology allowed …August 18, 2023

All-New Mercedes-AMG GT to be Unveiled During Pebble Beach Automotive Week

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will soon be celebrating its 72nd anniversary. And Mercedes-Benz will be taking the stage to show off iconic models and concepts, but also to unveil the next-generation AMG GT. Details are scarce at the moment, but we know that the styling will remain faithful to …August 10, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Canada Recalls 40,000 Vehicles for 3 Separate Issues

Mercedes-Benz has just announced three separate recall campaigns affecting a little more than 40,000 vehicles across Canada. The largest one involves the power steering control unit, which may corrode over time and fail, making driving more difficult and potentially dangerous. The problem seems to be limited to areas of heavy …December 21, 2020

Watch: Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Sets New Nürburgring Record

The new 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, which is inspired from the GT3 race car, recently posted a lap time of 6:48,047 minutes on the legendary Nürburgring, setting a new record for production vehicles. The feat is even more remarkable considering that some sections of the 20.8-kilometre-long track were not …November 18, 2020

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Cranked up to 720 Horsepower

Mercedes-Benz has just introduced a more extreme and powerful version of the fearsome Mercedes-AMG GT sports coupe. Inspired by the GT3 race car, the new 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series takes performance, lightweight construction and aerodynamics to another level in order to blow drivers away on the track. This sixth …July 14, 2020

An Update for the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT

At the Los Angeles Auto Show , Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division presented its new and improved GT Coupe. Even if at first glance, it doesn’t seem to have received any significant changes. The GT gets new headlight clusters, a new rear bumper and new alloy wheel designs, but the major modifications …November 28, 2018

2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe: More Doors, More Fun for Everyone

This might get a little confusing, but a new AMG model will soon be hitting the streets, and it’s called the GT. But there’s already an AMG GT in the brand’s lineup, which is a two-door coupe. This new GT is a four-door coupe. Or a sedan, if in our …March 7, 2018

Greener than the Green Hell: Meet the Mercedes-AMG GT R

Last week, Mercedes-AMG revealed to the world an even sharper version of its GT supercar, because yes, the GT CLEARLY wasn’t fast enough as it was. The GT R is painted in a very eye-searing shade of green. First of all, let’s talk about the looks. One of the most …June 29, 2016

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Gabriel Gelinas Drives the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster

Make no mistake about it. The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster is now the in-your-face “bad boy” in the Mercedes-Benz stable of roadsters. Next to it, the slightly more powerful AMG SL 63 looks like a cute kitten purring softly. Whereas the SL exudes class and sophistication, the GT C …

REVIEW: Mercedes-Benz AMG Winter Sporting Program

It's called the AMG Winter Sporting Program, its a global program that is held in Sweden. Mercedes decided to bring it to Canada, Gimli Manitoba,where there is lots of ice. This is not a place you would normally be driving an AMG vehicle, and as Russ found out, that's the …

Motoring TV: Sports Car of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Sports Car category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

Test Drive: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S

Most of the vehicles featured on Test Drive are selected based on what viewers want to see. Every now and then, however, Graeme Fletcher gets to choose what appears on the segment. And this is one of those now and then segments, featuring the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S. Built to …

Motoring TV 2016 Money-No-Object Performance Car of the Year

"For most of us," says Brad Diamond, "our budget dictates what we're going to buy—for others, not-so." And with that, Motoring TV's Money-No-Object Performance Car of the Year for 2016. All three nominees—the BMW i8 , Mercedes-AMG GT and Porsche 911 Targa —are all great in their own rights, but …

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

Enhanced performance
Efficient gearbox
Exceptional stability
Eye-catching style

Cons

Its price
Options are expensive
Limited visibility
Not many storage compartments

Fuel economy	3/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	9/10

What's new in 2018

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