FOR ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY, Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT concept at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. This is the first four-door variant in the AMG GT line-up and previews the technology and performance of the brand’s upcoming hypercar which will be unveiled in Frankfurt later this year.
The highlight of this Mercedes-AMG GT Concept is its hybrid powertrain. It features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol unit that is linked with Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive system and a high performance electric motor that powers the rear wheels directly. Together, they will produce up to 816PS of power. Mercedes-AMG also claims that the GT concept will get from 0 to 100kmph in less than 3 seconds. The car will feature torque vectoring and balanced axle load distribution. Torque vectoring controls how much power is sent to each wheel for optimal grip, especially around corners.
This story is from the April 2017 edition of Overdrive.
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