Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe V8 models to start at $136,500

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Pricing announced for all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. All-new, high-performance, 4-Door Coupe expands AMG GT family and offers unparalleled levels of performance and versatility.
Mercedes-Benz USA today announced pricing for the V8 variants of the highly anticipated new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. The Mercedes- AMG GT 63, powered by a handcrafted AMG 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo that produces 577 hp and 590 lb-ft peak torque, starts at $136,500*. The more powerful Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S produces 630 hp and 664 lb-ft peak torque and starts at $159,000*.
Additional standard equipment for the GT 63 S includes the AMG Performance Exhaust System, the AMG Dynamic Plus Package including Active Engine Mounts, RACE Mode, Drift Mode, and AMG Drive Unit steering wheel controls. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S will arrive in U.S. dealers in the first half of 2019. Pricing for the GT 53 variant will be announced at a later date.

Drawing directly from the successes of the legendary SLS and AMG GT, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is the third vehicle developed independently by AMG and its first unique four-door sports car. Engineering highlights of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe include Active Rear- Wheel Steering, facilitating high agility and stability characteristics, standard electronically deployable rear spoiler, providing optimal rear downforce at a variety of speeds, AMG electronic rear-axle limited-slip differential, and specially adapted AMG Ride Control Sports Suspension based on Air Body Control.

This expansion of the AMG GT family opens up the segment to those looking for a vehicle that combines the impressive racetrack dynamics of the two-door AMG GT sports car with everyday practicality, offering ample space for four passengers, with the unparalleled level of performance expected from Mercedes-AMG.

*Prices excludes $995 destination and delivery charge.

Key data at a glance:

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 CoupeMercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe
MSRP$136,500*$159,000*
EngineHandcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturboHandcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo
Displacement3,982 cc3,982 cc
Drive Config.AMG Performance 4MATIC+ variable All-Wheel Drive system (optional drift mode)AMG Performance 4MATIC+ variable All-Wheel Drive system (standard drift mode)
Performance577 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm; 590 lb-ft @ 2,500–4,500 rpm630 hp @ 5,500-6,500 rpm; 664 lb-ft @ 2,500–5,000 rpm
TransmissionAMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-SpeedAMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed
0-60 mph (sec)3.3 (est.)3.1 (est.)
Top speed (mph)193 (electronically limited)195 (electronically limited)