Weststar set to unleash new Mercedes AMG GT model

After many years of development, the wait is finally over. Since the Authorised Distributors of Mercedes-Benz Nigeria, Weststar has brought almost all of Mercedes-Benz performance cars to the country; it doesn’t come as a surprise that they will soon launch the sports coupé into the Nigerian market.

The AMG GT carries the Mercedes-Benz racing car heritage and conveys the essences of the performance brand AMG. The car is a product of supreme craftsmanship and engineering, in which this unique sports car embodies the passion for outstanding performance and dynamism in its purest form.

The creative interaction of diverse design elements lends the coupé a superior, self-confident front: the three-dimensional diamond radiator grille, with central Mercedes star, a broad louvre and lettering, stands in the centre of the front end. LED High Performance headlamps with stylised “eyebrows” as daytime running lamps, side lights and indicators, as well as three separate high-beam reflectors lend the GT its characteristic look. The A-wing with front splitter in the lower third of the front apron, a characteristic feature of AMG vehicles, makes the sports car appear low-slung and wide. ‘Coke bottle’ shape is one of many words that have been used to describe the innovative design of the AMG GT; all modern Mercedes feature the ‘Coke bottle’ theme, the GT being the most extreme example. The long bonnet with its pronounced powerdomes, the greenhouse which has been moved far back, the large wheels and broad tail end add to the vehicles distinctive look.

In addition, the interior design also embodies maximum emotion and sensual purity. The model features radically low, sporty proportions, which creates a unique sense of spaciousness. Anyone opening the door of the AMG GT will discover an exciting interplay between the deep, sloping dashboard and a dominant, arched high centre console; a design which evokes emotions and impresses with its perfection, which was achieved by the brand using the finest materials and workmanship.

The vehicle is everything you would expect from an authentic Mercedes-AMG sports car. From the characteristic styling and the motorsport technology to the optimum weight distribution. The drive system tailored to consistently delivering driving dynamics perfectly complements this set-up. The model also offers the perfect design and engineering combination to produce an amazing performance on the road as it uses technological DNA of the Mercedes-SLS AMG- one of the most successful cars in recent years.

The Mercedes-AMG GT  embraces the ‘one man, one engine’ philosophy; this philosophy has guided AMG’s approach to manufacturing and is the reason why every AMG engine is hand built from start to finish by one of the AMG master engine builders. The newly developed AMG 4.0 litre V8 biturbo engine was developed specifically for the Mercedes GT model and seals the AMG driving experience. The unique eight cylinder engine is the newest member of the BlueDIRECT engine family and boasts outstanding power delivery performance figures, on par with motor racing, lightweight construction as well as high efficiency and environmental compatibility.  The engine responds immediately with power right from lower revs and delivers outstanding performance-top figures such as 3.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 310km/h, combined with the outstanding driving dynamics will undoubtedly translate into extremely fast laps.

The model weights an impressive 1615 kilograms – a benchmark in the sports car division. The chassis and the body that are made largely of aluminium, are both lightweight without compromising on strength or a low centre of gravity. The whole structure has excellent bending and torsional stiffness for permanent resistance to elastic deformation and as a result, the vehicle is highly dynamic despite its minimal weight.

“The new Mercedes-AMG GT is a sports car in its purist form”, says Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design Daimler AG. “Breathtaking proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces and flowing lines turn the new AMG into a contemporary sports car which embodies the spirit of the glorious Mercedes sports cars.

The Mercedes-AMG GT adopts numerous Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive systems that are recognised in the new S- Class. The standard equipment includes COLLUSION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ADAPTIVE BRAKE, ATTENTION ASSIST and the tyre pressure monitoring systems and optional extras. One feature being the Adaptive Highbeam assist which makes night time driving even safer as the system adjusts the headlamp range automatically to the distance of oncoming traffic/vehicles in front with their lights on- this provides the driver with the ideal headlamp range at all times, enabling better and earlier recognition. The reversing camera is a visual aid that makes reverse parking and other reserving manoeuvres much easier. The system switches on automatically when reverse gear is engaged and shows the area to the rear of the car on the head unit display. Other optional features include PRE SAFE system and Blindspot Assist.

The Mercedes AMG GT comes in eleven colours and production of the model starts in August 2015 meaning the car will be available at Weststar and its authorised dealerships from October 2015.