AMG, the high-performance brand by Daimler AG's automobile division Mercedes-Benz, has debuted the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The car's name may be a mouthful, but its design and engineering can more than make up for it.
The brand, which has specialized in two-door roadsters, first came out with a four-door concept car at last year's Geneva Motor Show. This year, AMG plans to finally come out with the actual model.
The car's name may be a bit confusing. AMG calls the car a coupe, but coupes are typically two-door models. It may seem like the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is simply a larger coupe, but it is actually based on Mercedes-Benz's E-class architecture for sedans. However, model's design still borrows from the design of the AMG-GT coupe.
At first glance, it is clear that AMG has put a lot of stock into the model's appearance. This model is slung low, with a long hood fronted by a Panamericana grille with vertical bars. AMG also offers customers designs that differ in terms of aerodynamics; the car's V8 versions have an optional Aerodynamics Package that includes modified features like a manually adjustable fixed rear wing.
AMG intends to come out with three versions of the car. One is the base end AMG GT 53, another is the standard GT 63, and the third is the GT 63 S. The last two have twin-turbocharged V8 engines, while the GT 53 has a turbocharged 3.0-liter I6 engine. Of course, either engine is a fine choice, although the V8 versions will likely offer a better driving experience.
The GT 63 and GT 63 S will go on sale early in 2019, while the GT 53 is expected to follow sometime later.
Those features — and more — are what customers can expect from the exterior of the car and from what is under its hood; however, the interior may not be up to scratch for some. A look at the interiors reveals a center console housing the car's controls, like audio volume and other buttons and switches.
This is certainly not as streamlined as the interiors of other high-end cars in the Geneva Motor Show that have a more minimalistic design approach to their consoles. Still, even though the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's interior may not seem as sleek as that of other cars, it still showcases the latest of the brand's technology.
The 2018 Geneva Motor Show runs from March 8 to March 18. The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe will make its official debut at the event, along with other new and top-of-the-line cars from other brands.
