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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63
The roomier four-door coupé offers comfort and performance
V E R D I CT
If the GT 63 has one downside it’s the styling – there’s little to differentiate it from the more
The Mercedes- Benz AMG GT 63 features a redesigned grille and front bumper
Background Mercedes has revealed an enticing sports car to rival the class-leading Porsche 911. While the two- door AMG GT is fast, it crucially lacks any practicalities. Drivers who need extra space should opt for the GT’s larger sibling instead. This luxurious GT four- door coupé is a long- distance cruiser with supercar performance but packs enough room for four adults.
What’s it like? While the roomy 456-litre boot is marginally smaller than that of a Porsche Panamera, the Mercedes offers plenty of luggage storage. Raise the rear-seat
centre armrest and it’s also possible to squeeze
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in an extra passenger for short trips. Powered by the same
4.0-litre V-8 engine as the two-door, the coupé is equally fast, racing from zero to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed just shy of 200 mph. Mix in standard
four-wheel drive for extra grip plus adjustable air suspension and the GT becomes a formidable machine.
Features A fast-shifting, nine-speed gearbox allowed me to toggle between Sport+ and the various comfort modes, depending on road conditions. Inside, the advanced cockpit has a suite of driver aids to take the strain out of freeway travel. The assistance
systems are simple to operate and can help steer, accelerate and brake the GT, easing the pain of a long- distance haul.
mundane Mercedes CLS. Otherwise, this is a fast, roomy and well-built coupé for the enthusiastic driver that also cocoons passengers in
supreme comfort. C O ST Prices start from £156,555;
mercedes-benz.co.uk B E S T F O R
Merging the zippy performance of a
sports vehicle with the comfort of a saloon
WORDS JEREMY TAYLOR
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The coupé is equipped for track use, with a built-in lap counter
DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025
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