Here’s my AMG GT C Roadster. For those less familiar with the model, the AMG GT is based upon the same platform as the SLS, but has a shortened wheelbase, and shorter nose.
The roof section (on the coupe) has also been completely redesigned as it doesn’t need to support the Gullwing doors, reducing weight and lowering the centre of gravity.
A dry-sumped twin-turbocharged 4.0 litre engine (M178) replaces the naturally aspirated 6.2 litre engine in the SLS, enabling the reduction in length, improving agility.
The GT C and GT R share the same (57mm) wider body, rear axle, electronic differential, rear-wheel steering, engine, turbos, active aerodynamics, and adaptive suspension
It’s 557 BHP, 680 Nm and launch control propels it from rest to 62 MPH in just 3.7 seconds every time (3.6 seconds to 60 MPH). and on to a top speed of 196 MPH.
The rear wheel steering has the effect of shortening the wheelbase at low speeds - and lengthening it at high speeds - making it change directions with surprising verve.
Huge Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres stick like glue, and the car corners completely flat. Active engine and transmission mounts help to make it feel like it’s on rails.
The pillar-box windscreen combined with very long and very wide nose makes it feel like an occasion every time you drive it - in fact it’s a little intimidating at first, especially in winter.
The roof peels back in just 11 seconds and can be raised and lowered on the move at up to 30 MPH. Airscarf and wind deflector make roof down motoring possible in all seasons.
Even in comfort mode throttle response is razor sharp, and thrust is instant, incredible for a turbocharged engine. Sport, Sport plus and Race modes turn up the dial to eleven.
It performs and feels special like a supercar, but you can drive it every day in the same way as a Porsche 911 GT-series. You can even fit a family-size weekly grocery shop in the boot.
All that’s left is the way it looks, so I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
(like the cars I had in the 90's)
