Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster & Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster Officially Unveiled!

Mercedes-AMG is blowing even more fresh air into the AMG GT family. Shortly after the world premiere of the AMG GT R, the sports car and performance brand from Affalterbach is presenting 2 exciting roadster variants of the 2-seater sports car called the AMG GT Roadster and the AMG GT C Roadster.

With the 2 Roadster variants, the Mercedes‑AMG GT family has now increased to 5 members. The 2 new sports cars with fabric soft tops likewise have the technical genes for which AMG is famous.

Both models share the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine of their fixed-top brethren, but with different outputs. The GT C Roadster produces 557hp (47 hp above that of the AMG GT S and 28 hp below the Mercedes-AMG GT R) with maximum torque of 680Nm, available from 1900 to 5750 rpm. A sprint from zero to 100 km/h is absolved in 3.7 seconds, and this fulminating acceleration only ends at the top speed of 316 km/h.

The AMG GT Roadster on the other hand, has an output of 476hp and 630Nm of torque. This variant accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, and has a top speed of 302 km/h.

In terms of looks, the striking AMG Panamericana grille on the front end of the car underlines the motor racing heritage: 15 chrome-plated, vertical bars echo the look of the current Mercedes‑A MG GT3 customer sports racing car. The new front apron emphasises the car’s width and gives it a four-square appearance on the road. The large outer air inlets ensure the supply of cooling air to the engine. The pronounced shoulder is suggestive of a tensed muscle, and enhances the impression of sheer power and dynamism in combination with the new 19-inch and 20-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a 5-twin-spoke design.

The rear end also features numerous, conspicuous innovations. The new aluminium side walls of the AMG GT C Roadster widen the open-top two-seater by 57 millimetres compared to the AMG GT Roadster. This is exactly the width of the AMG GT R. Compared to the AMG GT Roadster, the muscular form also creates space for the larger wheels and a wider track. Both measures make for traction while allowing higher cornering speeds. The likewise wider contours of the AMG GT C Roadster’s rear apron also improve the airflow at the rear with their large outer air vents. Both Roadster variants feature an aerofoil integrated into the boot lid. This is electrically extended and retracted at defined speeds, depending on the selected transmission mode.

Both Roadsters are quickly transformed from coupés to open-top sports cars. The fabric roof opens and closes in around 11 seconds, and can do this at speeds of up to 50 km/h. The 3 soft top colours black, red and beige can be chosen to suit the 11 exterior and 10 interior colours. The 3-layered fabric soft top is supported by a magnesium/steel/aluminium structure of low weight, which helps to keep the centre of gravity low.

Thanks to the intelligent material mixture for the AMG GT and GT C Roadster roof as well as the whole body structure, the AMG GT Roadster tips the scales at only 1,595kg, with the GT C Roadster weighing 65kg more, at 1,660kg.

The interior design echoes the design lines of the exterior. The dashboard places an extreme emphasis on width, creating an impression of a powerful wing. The high beltlines, concave door panels, dynamically rising centre console and low seat position perfectly integrate the driver into the cockpit. The new, light-coloured interior in macchiato beige Exclusive nappa Style leather is available for the first time, lending the open-top sports car even more individuality and exclusivity.

The optionally available AMG performance seats provide even more lateral support with more heavily contoured backrest and seat cushion side bolsters. The AMG performance seat is also optionally available with the Airscarf neck-level heating system, which makes open-air driving enjoyable even in low outside temperatures. The air vent is seamlessly integrated into the seat’s head restraint area. To meet the individual preferences of customers, the temperature of the warm airflow can be set in three stages.

Customers wishing to enjoy comfortable temperatures even on very hot summer days will also opt for the seat climate control, which is also available exclusively for the AMG performance seat for the first time. The intensity of the climatisation can also be set in 3 stages.

The Burmester surround sound system and the Burmester high-end surround sound system ensure a very special musical experience in the AMG GT Roadster. Both systems benefit from an innovation developed jointly by AMG and Burmester: the Externed Coupled Subwoofer (ECS). This new bass sound reproduction system with an extremely low bass range turns the open two-seater into a mobile concert stage.

The new Mercedes AMG GT Roadster and GT C Roadster will make their first public debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show next month.