Regardless that Mercedes-Benz AMG changed its GT Roadster final 12 months with the redesigned 2022 SL (the long-lasting nameplate is now a part of the AMG fold), the coupe model of the GT sports activities automotive has caught round and can quickly be redesigned.
The most recent spy photographs and video present a prototype for the redesigned GT, which must be revealed shortly and arrive as a 2024 mannequin. An up to date model of the GT 4-Door Coupe can also arrive for 2024.
The redesigned GT will journey on a newly developed platform generally known as the MSA (Modular Sports activities Structure), which made its debut within the redesigned SL. Our spy footage suggests the GT and SL can have related proportions, however distinctive lights and fascia designs will assist separate them.
Naturally, there will probably be extra variations between the 2 vehicles than simply the styling. For instance, the SL includes a convertible prime and a couple of+2 seating. The GT will probably be a coupe solely this time round, although may even undertake 2+2 seating as a substitute of the present two-seat format.
The GT also needs to function extra hardcore tuning than the SL, because the SL appeals extra to consumers in search of efficiency mixed with luxurious and luxury, whereas GT consumers are sometimes all concerning the efficiency.
We will not see the inside, however anticipate variations right here, too. It is doable the GT will skip the massive pill display screen within the heart stack that is discovered within the SL.
Just like the SL, the GT ought to function a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 and 9-speed automated as normal. Nevertheless, it is sure that variants of the GT will supply extra energy than the SL, which at present tops out at 577 hp. The GT also needs to come normal with rear-wheel drive and have all-wheel drive as an choice. Within the SL, all-wheel drive is normal, at the least right here within the U.S. Plug-in hybrid powertrains are additionally deliberate, with the range-topper (till a brand new Black Sequence arrives) prone to be a brand new GT 63 S E Efficiency grade, presumably with greater than 800 hp.
Although it is but to be confirmed, extremely bespoke, limited-edition variations of the GT could also be launched as a part of Mercedes’ new Mythos collection. Mercedes has already confirmed a distinctive SL speedster, in addition to a Maybach-enhanced SL.