MotorTrend 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S test figures show 3691 pound curb weight and 11.6 @ 124.2 1/4 mile

[Sticky]

The AMG GT S comes in a bit heavier than one would expect in independent testing but considering the twin turbo M178 V8 and dual clutch transmission we can live with that. Especially since it results in excellent 47% front to 53% back weight distribution thanks partially due to the dual clutch transaxle design.

3691 pounds is also lighter than the ~4000 pounds the W205 C63 AMG S is pushing although that is partially due to the panoramic roof option. Still, the AMG GT S offers excellent balance considering the twin turbo V8 front engine layout.

This balance pays dividends on skidpad where the car records an spectacular 1.09g. The 60-0 braking figure is also impressive taking only 100 feet. Simply outstanding handling and braking figures.

Now to the acceleration numbers. 0-60 comes is done in 3.5 seconds. The 1/4 mile takes 11.6 seconds and the trap speed is 124.2 miles per hour. Realistic figures considering the summer testing. Compare them to the 11.4 @ 126 Weistec achieved on a California dragstrip.

What these numbers show is that the AMG GT S is a very well rounded high performance sports car. AMG did an excellent job with this platform and the best is yet to come in the form of a Black Series or GT3 model.

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S
BASE PRICE	$130,825
PRICE AS TESTED	$154,420
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Front-engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe
ENGINE	4.0L/503-hp/479-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8
TRANSMISSION	7-speed twin-clutch auto.
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)	3,691 lb (47/53%)
WHEELBASE	103.5 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	179.0 x 76.3 x 50.7 in
0-60 MPH	3.5 sec
QUARTER MILE	11.6 sec @ 124.2 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	100 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	1.09 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT	23.2 sec @ 0.95 g (avg)
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON	16/22/18 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY	211/153 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB	1.06 lb/mile

[richpike]

Wow - they gushed over it too. Best car ever made? Those are some big words. Can't wait to see one in person.

-Rich

[Sticky]

Wow - they gushed over it too. Best car ever made? Those are some big words. Can't wait to see one in person.

-Rich

It's a good looking car.

I don't know about best car ever made but it's putting up impressive figures. Certainly more well rounded than the SLS and sportier.

[SpeedLimit?]

One drove down my street and idk what's better, it's looks or it's sound...AMG got it right with this car.

[leveraged sellout]

They definitely nailed it with this car, and it's priced right too.

[7plagues]

Benz's are always so heavy... I'm sure its great though. Just have a hard time with the weight....

[Sticky]

Benz's are always so heavy... I'm sure its great though. Just have a hard time with the weight....

For how heavy cars are getting it's not bad.

[Group.america]

For how heavy cars are getting it's not bad.

Until you need to go around a turn...
sorry but Noncy faggy American regulations have fecked sports cars forever

[Sticky]

Until you need to go around a turn...
sorry but Noncy faggy Amnerican regulations have fecked sports cars forever

Nah there are still lightweight cars. I blame manufacturers wanting to pack tons of electronics in more than any regulators.

No Americans forced BMW to electrify everything or create i-drive or huge LCD screens or anything of that sort.

Did you see the AMG GT S 1.09g skidpad figure? That is higher than a McLaren 650S. This thing grips!

[Group.america]

You have a point but I am on the old Champagne... and I do not care

3 fecking Aussies got beaten in the golf... life is good apart from that

[Sticky]

On the bright side Golf is terrible so there's that.

[ezec63]

The car is amazing to drive more then just the numbers will tell you. The weight is not an issue at all especially with its rear weight distribution you can get on the power very early and aggressively on corner exit and it just shoots out no problem. The E-diff and variable engine mounts help tremendously. Edition 1 cars have the dynamic plus package which is an option on any GT-S but also have a carbon fiber roof and aerodynamic package with bigger fixed wing + front splitter that can not be optioned on the GT-S.

[ezec63]

It seems like motortrend agrees multiple reviewers including former racer Randy Pobst say its one of the best cars they have ever driven and it is ultimately given 1st place over the 911 Turbo S and the GTR. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._r_comparison/

Interestingly the 911 turbo S also only trapped 124mph. On the motor trend instagram they were showing high altitude testing when running these cars so not sure where the times were recorded but they all seem a bit low?

[Sticky]

It seems like motortrend agrees multiple reviewers including former racer Randy Pobst say its one of the best cars they have ever driven and it is ultimately given 1st place over the 911 Turbo S and the GTR. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._r_comparison/

Interestingly the 911 turbo S also only trapped 124mph. On the motor trend instagram they were showing high altitude testing when running these cars so not sure where the times were recorded but they all seem a bit low?

The times are uniformly slow so it looks like the heat.

I didn't think it was that hot until my AC broke today. I am so pissed off.

[ezec63]

The times are uniformly slow so it looks like the heat.

I didn't think it was that hot until my AC broke today. I am so pissed off.

Yes its been blazing the last couple days even here in NY my cousin sent me pictures of his thermostat reading 113 degrees in Arizona -__-.

The GT-S seems to be getting universal praise as a great drivers car it really is a great package its a blast but have not really had a chance to beat the tits off it yet since its still under 300 miles.

[Sticky]

it really is a great package its a blast but have not really had a chance to beat the tits off it yet since its still under 300 miles.

Whose GTS is that?

[ezec63]

Whose GTS is that?

POPS I am not balling like that just yet . He decided against the new z06 and just ended up getting this and keeping the stingray for now. Car is a blast the amount of grip it has is mind blowing and I still have not touched its potential yet.

[Sticky]

Just take it from him.

[ezec63]

Just take it from him.

Precisely ;-). I have enough excuses to borrow it for every weekend in the next 2 years LOL I have put on ~90% of the 300 miles on it so far I told him it's not good to let the break in service go to long and it's healthier for the car to get it done ASAP . It resembles nothing from the MB lineup ever besides maybe the SLS Black Series car is super sharp and responsive AMG went to town on this

[Sticky]

If my dad picked one up the break in would have taken place on the way to Vegas.

[ezec63]

If my dad picked one up the break in would have taken place on the way to Vegas.

Lmao Vegas is a trip from NY/NJ and I probably would get arrested somewhere along the way if I don't run into el chapo driving through Arizona