2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe: Is it the most beautiful Mercedes & a serious rival to the Porsche 911?

Introducing the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe: a sports car determined to grow… at least a little. Now it's a four-seat car, which means you can take a couple of friends or, more realistically, extra shopping bags. And with its 4Matic+ all-wheel drive, it is ready for any challenge.

For now, the GT Coupe boasts the “63” and “55” versions, both with V8 engines. Will we see a 375-horsepower four-cylinder version later? Time will tell. But let's look at the numbers.

The AMG GT 63 Coupe is a real star with as much as 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft (800 Newton-meters) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h (0 + 60 mph) in 3.1 seconds? That's faster than you can say, “Take my money!” On the other hand, the AMG GT 55 Coupe with its 469 hp and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque reaches 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Top speeds? The “63” reaches as much as 315 km/h, while the “55” is not far behind with 295 km/h. Both versions have all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission.

But that's not all! Both models 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe they boast rear wheel steering, composite brake discs and sports suspension. And if you're worried about damaging the front of the car, there's also a 30mm front-end lift system.

How much will this marvel of technology cost? Although pricing is not yet known, for comparison, the SL 55 costs $141,300 and the SL 63 costs $183,000. So, start saving!

Finally, rumor has it that AMG is considering a green future with a plug-in hybrid version. Charging socket on rear bumper? This is something new for the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe.

Conclusion: The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is here to take the lead in the sports car world and become a serious rival to the Porsche 911. Car lovers, get ready for a thrilling ride.