Mercedes-AMG GT - Does the V8 turbo clean the Porsche?

Driving dynamics and long-distance comfort, racetrack performance and suitability for everyday use: the new Mercedes-AMG GT fulfills both properties. Great importance was attached to the integrated coordination of all mechanical and electronic systems during the design, development and testing. Whether chassis, 3-stage ESP^®, Limited slip differential, steering, aerodynamics, tires or brakes - only skilful precision work and the consequent networking of the individual departments leads to the desired result and thus to the fascinating sports car driving experience, characterized by the highest precision and clear feedback.

The AMG GT offers perfect conditions for this: It uses the technological DNA of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, one of the most successful sports cars of recent years. Thanks to the optimal weight distribution of 47 percent at the front to 53 percent at the rear, the vehicle's low center of gravity and the selected chassis layout, the driver benefits from precise steering behavior, impressive agility, low inertia when changing direction and excellent traction. Double wishbone axles are used at the front and rear - a technology taken directly from motorsport.

To reduce unsprung masses, wishbones, steering knuckles and wheel carriers on the front and rear axles are made entirely of forged aluminum. The double wishbone concept uniquely guides the bike with minimal elastic movements. The high camber and lane rigidity not only leads to high cornering speeds, it also provides the driver with optimal road contact in the cornering area far above. A particularly direct connection of the shock absorber to the rear wheel carrier reduces vibrations and undesired wheel load fluctuations. High neutrality and defined, predictable reactions at the tire limit were important development goals for the driving dynamics experts at Mercedes-AMG.

(Source: Mercedes-AMG)