2. It was the second car entirely developed by AMG, following the SLS AMG, and was designed as a more compact and approachable sports car.
4. The car’s aluminum spaceframe structure is extremely light, contributing to its agility and dynamic handling.
5. It has a "hot inside V" configuration where the turbochargers are mounted between the cylinder banks, reducing turbo lag and improving engine response.
6. The AMG GT’s engine is handcrafted by a single technician at AMG’s Affalterbach facility, following the "One Man, One Engine" philosophy.
7. Mercedes-AMG GT models have active aerodynamics, including an automatically extending rear spoiler that improves stability at higher speeds.
8. The AMG GT R variant set a Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes and 10.92 seconds, making it one of the fastest production cars to lap the track.
9. Its 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine has been recognized for its incredible power and efficiency, producing up to 720 horsepower in the GT Black Series.
10. The GT Black Series holds the record for the fastest lap by a production car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a time of 6 minutes and 43.616 seconds.
11. The GT's seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is mounted at the rear of the car to achieve near-perfect 47:53 weight distribution.
12. The AMG GT features an AMG Ride Control sports suspension system with adjustable damping that provides tailored driving dynamics.
13. Mercedes-AMG offers a GT C variant with rear-wheel steering, enhancing both low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability.
14. The AMG GT was the official Safety Car for Formula 1 races from 2015 to 2021, before being replaced by the Aston Martin Vantage.
15. The design of the AMG GT draws inspiration from Mercedes' rich motorsport history, particularly the iconic 300SL "Gullwing" from the 1950s.
