Unleashing Power and Luxury Down Under: The Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé

By Jeff Gibbs

A Heritage Reimagined

While the 2024 MercedesAMG GT Coupe retains the classic long-bonnet, cab-backward design that characterized its predecessor, it has undergone a complete transformation. This second-generation coupe shares the majority of its hardware with the new Mercedes-AMG SL roadster, a vehicle already turning heads in Australian showrooms. This new GT is the ffth dedicated AMG model, joining the ranks of the SL, the GT 4-Door sedan, the original GT, and the iconic gull winged SLS coupe. It’s exclusively available as a coupe, while the new SL takes over the role of the GT Roadster, now providing four seats in both top-end two-door models.

Bigger, More Practical, and Luxurious

The 2024 AMG GT boasts a more substantial footprint, making it a more practical grand tourer. Its dimensions have expanded, measuring

4728mm in length, 1984mm in width, 1354mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. This growth offers not only more interior space but also a roomier luggage compartment, making it a genuine long-distance grand tourer rather than a strict two-seater sports car. The larger glasshouse enhances visibility in all directions, contributing to a more enjoyable driving experience. Additionally, the inclusion of optional 2+2 seating and a generous boot capacity ranging from 321 to 675 litres (with