The New Mercedes-AMG GT Is Here

It's called the GT C and it slots above the GT S that we've already driven. Yes, this means it sits just below the menacing GT R version of the car and well, let's get straight to the engines. There's no difference in the powerplant that the GT C uses and so we have the 4.0-litre biturbo V8 making 557 bhp which is 35 bhp more than the GT S and 28 bhp less than the GT R. Tuned for performance the Mercedes-AMG GT C can do a 0-100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds while the top speed is rated at 316 kmph.

Only 50 Coupes and 50 Roadsters Will Be Made

The new AMG GT C will launch as an exclusive special Edition 50 model to mark the landmark year of the company, which was founded in 1967. The GT C 'Edition 50' will be available in two exclusive special paint finishes: designo graphite grey magno and designo cashmere white magno.

Mercedes-AMG wanted to give the exterior a distinctive look and that's where we see it get the black chrome highlights on the side skirt trim, the front splitter, the trim strips in the air inlets of the Panamericana grille, the fins on the side air outlets in the front wings, the moulding on the rear diffuser and even on the exhaust tailpipe trims. The surface of the cross-spoke AMG forged wheels too goes well with the black chrome elements of the exterior.

The GT C gets Mercedes' new Panamericana grille that takes inspiration from the company's race cars

The cabin too is marked by a contrast between black and silver. To emphasise the sporty character, the Edition 50 comes as standard with the AMG Interior Night package, which includes features like steering wheel spokes, shift paddles and door sill panels in black.

Everything from the GT S up will benefit from adaptive and adjustable suspension damping, an electronically controlled limited-slip diff and a 'Race' mode as standard. The regular GT makes do with a mechanical limited-slip diff, regular sports suspension and a smaller range of drive programs. Then there's the 'Airpanel' active air management system, which we saw on the GT R. This is now standard across the GT range. Like the GT R, it has rear-wheel steering for sharper handling, so we now it'll be happy sliding its tail out.

The GT C slots between the GT S and the GT R

The GT C gets Mercedes' new Panamericana grille that takes inspiration from the company's race cars including the Mercedes-AMG GT3 and original iteration of the iconic 300SL. The design has 15 chrome-plated vertical bars. Mercedes isn't yet announcing pricing for any of these models yet and all we know that there are just 50 coupes and 50 roadsters up for grabs.