{"id":248495,"date":"2023-12-14T11:51:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=248495"},"modified":"2023-12-14T11:51:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:51:14","slug":"new-mercedes-amg-gt-goes-on-sale-in-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/new-mercedes-amg-gt-goes-on-sale-in-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mercedes-AMG GT goes on sale in UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can only buy the 585hp GT 63 over here – and you'll need 911 Turbo money to do it<\/h2>\n

By PH Staff \/ Thursday, 14 December 2023 \/ Loading comments<\/p>\n

The more usable, possibly slightly better looking and certainly still V8-powered Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4Matic is now available to order in the UK. You might recall that there\u2019s a GT 55 beneath the more powerful 585hp version, mirroring the equivalent SL – but that won\u2019t be available over here from launch. Instead, you\u2019ll have to make do with the full-blooded derivative in one of three trim levels. It starts at \u00a3164,765. <\/p>\n

This puts the car firmly in Porsche 911 Turbo territory, which, on the basis of power and pedigree, is absolutely the rival Mercedes is targeting. The latest GT, now in 2+2 format and with standard all-wheel drive and \u2018improved all-round visibility\u2019 has acquired a newfound focus on everyday usage – precisely the qualities that Porsche customers tend to favour when buying a high-spec 911. As we suggested when the new AMG GT was revealed back in the summer, it is these buyers that Mercedes will hope to persuade. <\/p>\n

Accordingly, there are three trim levels to choose from. All get the familiar 4.0-litre V8 with the nine-speed MCT transmission; all get from 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds and go on to 196mph. Similarly, all are equipped with rear-axle steering and AMG\u2019s electronic limited-slip diff at the back. So for the most part, the difference between Premium Plus (\u00a3164,765), Performance (\u00a3175,765) and the inevitable Launch Edition (\u00a3180,765) is cosmetic or equipment-based. <\/p>\n

We won\u2019t dive into the minutia here – all details are now available on the Mercedes UK site – but suffice it to say no variant is poorly equipped, although if you want a racier look (i.e. with additional flicks at the front, a fixed rear spoiler and AMG Performance seats inside) plus the carbon ceramic brakes, you\u2019re better off going for the mid-tier option that slightly undercuts the \u00a3180,600 you\u2019ll pay for a 911 Turbo S. Of course, if money is no object, the Launch Edition adds a carbon trim exterior package and a particularly fetching set of 21-inch Manufaktur forged wheels in matte Techgold amongst other things. Or you could wait for the E Performance plug-in hybrid version that\u2019ll almost certainly turn up next year with more than 800hp. <\/p>\n\n