Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe

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Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a two-door sports-car series developed and produced by Mercedes-AMG. The current model is the second-generation C192 coupe, unveiled in August 2023 with production beginning the following month. Unlike the original two-seat car, it is longer and provides a 2+2 cabin. The launch range consisted of the GT 55 and GT 63, both using a 4.0-litre V8 and four-wheel drive. The range then expanded in 2024 with the GT 63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid, the rear-wheel-drive GT 43 with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild hybrid, and the China-exclusive GT 50. The GT 63 Pro followed in 2025 with track-oriented cooling, braking and aerodynamic changes. A 2026 APXGP Edition was unveiled as a limited edition based on the GT 63. This profile describes the C192 as the current production generation and keeps the earlier C190/R190 specifications separate.

History & generations

The AMG GT debuted in 2014 as Mercedes-AMG’s second sports car developed entirely in-house. The first generation, designated C190 for the coupe and R190 for the roadster, went on sale in 2015 as the GT and GT S. It used a two-seat body, a shortened version of the SLS AMG’s Transaxle Spaceframe platform and rear-wheel drive. The range expanded with the GT R in 2016, the GT C in 2017 and the GT R Pro and Black Series later in the cycle. A 2017 facelift brought power increases for the GT and GT S and made the Panamericana grille standard across variants. The first-generation coupe was discontinued in 2021. The roadster’s direct successor was identified as the R232 SL-Class. The second-generation coupe appeared at Pebble Beach in August 2023, after an eleven-month gap, and moved to the SL platform. Its longer body enabled 2+2 seating, while the name and two-door sports-coupe format continued.

Body, platform & design

The current C192 retains the central identity of the AMG GT as a low, two-door performance coupe, but its proportions changed with the move to the SL platform. It is longer than the first-generation car, a change that supports the new 2+2 cabin rather than the earlier strictly two-seat arrangement. The body remains a coupe rather than a roadster, and the model continues to be positioned as a Mercedes-AMG sports car rather than a four-door derivative. The GT 63 Pro adds design and aerodynamic changes that reflect its track-focused purpose, including reduced lift and more downforce. The first-generation car had wide wheel arches, a fastback roofline and lower bodywork reminiscent of the SLS AMG, but used conventional forward-opening doors instead of gullwing doors. That earlier design also used an aluminium-intensive spaceframe with a magnesium front-module base. Those details belong to the C190/R190 and should not be read as specifications of the current C192.

Engine & drivetrain

The C192 launched with two versions of a 4.0-litre V8: the GT 55 with 469 hp and the GT 63 with 577 hp. Both launch variants used four-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission. In 2024, Mercedes-AMG added the GT 63 S E Performance, using a plug-in-hybrid version of the V8 and four-wheel drive. The same year brought the rear-wheel-drive GT 43, powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild-hybrid system, and the China-exclusive GT 50. The GT 63 Pro is a more track-focused GT 63 derivative with output increased from 577 hp to 612 hp, together with additional radiators, standard carbon-ceramic brakes, reduced lift and increased downforce. The reference extract identifies the current-generation transmission as a nine-speed automatic across the powertrain range. The first-generation 4.0-litre M178, seven-speed dual-clutch, rear-wheel-drive specification is historical and applies to the C190/R190, not the current coupe.

Trim differences

The current-generation variants identified in the reference are GT 55, GT 63, GT 63 S E Performance, GT 43, GT 50 and GT 63 Pro. The GT 55 and GT 63 formed the launch range in 2023. The GT 63 S E Performance, GT 43 and GT 50 were added in 2024, with the GT 50 described as China-exclusive. The GT 63 Pro arrived in 2025 as a more track-focused version of the GT 63. The 2026 GT 63 APXGP Edition is a limited edition based on the GT 63 and was expected to be produced in 52 units. Earlier names such as GT S, GT C, GT R, GT R Pro and Black Series belong to the first generation, although the Black Series was produced from 2021 to 2023 and should not be treated as a current C192 trim.

Interior & seating

The current-generation extract confirms a 2+2 cabin, made possible by the C192’s greater length compared with the predecessor. The first-generation interior had a large centre console and decorative leather and carbon-polymer elements, with the trunk described as accommodating a medium-sized suitcase. Those features belong to the C190/R190 and should not be transferred to the C192 without current-model evidence. The historical GT R Pro had a 10.25-inch digital instrument binnacle and infotainment system, while the Black Series used AMG performance bucket seats and microfiber on selected surfaces. Those are variant-specific first-generation details, not general current-generation equipment. The reliable current-model interior conclusion is therefore limited to the documented 2+2 seating configuration.

Efficiency & range

It does identify a plug-in-hybrid V8 for the GT 63 S E Performance and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild-hybrid powertrain for the rear-wheel-drive GT 43 and China-exclusive GT 50. Those systems broaden the current range beyond the launch V8 models, but their efficiency cannot be quantified from the available evidence. The GT 55, GT 63 and GT 63 Pro are described with 4.0-litre V8 powertrains, while the GT 63 S E Performance combines a V8 with plug-in-hybrid assistance. Buyers comparing versions should therefore consult market-specific official consumption, emissions and electric-driving data rather than infer results from engine type alone. Historical C190 performance figures, including acceleration and top speed, are not efficiency data for the current coupe.

Safety & equipment

It does document the GT 63 Pro’s standard carbon-ceramic brakes and additional cooling, but these are performance and track-use changes rather than a complete safety assessment. Motorsport roles should also be kept distinct from road-car safety equipment: first-generation GT S, GT R and Black Series cars served as Formula 1 safety cars in different seasons, while the GT 63 Pro is identified for the 2026 season. Those roles do not establish the equipment or certification of the road coupe. A current buyer should verify regional specifications for airbags, active assistance, braking systems and safety ratings. No unsupported safety claim is made here because the supplied reference does not detail those areas.

Strengths

The current AMG GT combines the traditional two-door AMG sports-car format with a more flexible 2+2 cabin. Its longer body and SL-based platform mark a substantial change from the original two-seat coupe. The range also offers broader powertrain choice than the first generation, beginning with V8 versions and extending to a plug-in-hybrid V8 and four-cylinder mild-hybrid options. Four-wheel drive is available on the launch GT 55 and GT 63 and on the GT 63 S E Performance, while the GT 43 and GT 50 provide rear-wheel drive. The GT 63 Pro gives the current generation a clearly documented track-focused derivative, adding power, cooling and aerodynamic measures. The model therefore spans fast road use and more circuit-oriented variants without abandoning its coupe body. Its main evidence-backed strengths are format continuity, powertrain variety and a current high-performance derivative rather than a detailed claim about comfort or daily practicality.

Considerations

The C192 should not be judged by the equipment or dimensions of the original C190/R190. It is longer and has 2+2 seating, but the supplied extract does not quantify rear-seat space, luggage capacity, kerb weight or exterior dimensions. The current range is also variant-dependent: drivetrain, engine type and output change between GT 55, GT 63, GT 63 S E Performance, GT 43, GT 50 and GT 63 Pro. The GT 50 is identified as China-exclusive, so availability cannot be assumed elsewhere. The GT 63 Pro’s track-oriented hardware may be relevant to buyers seeking circuit capability, but the extract does not describe its ride comfort or everyday compromises. Regional equipment, pricing and availability require separate verification.

Recommended use

The AMG GT is best understood as a high-performance road coupe with a spectrum of uses. The standard current-generation GT 55 and GT 63 provide the core V8 versions, while the GT 63 S E Performance adds a plug-in-hybrid V8 configuration. The rear-wheel-drive GT 43 and China-exclusive GT 50 offer different powertrain and drivetrain approaches within the same coupe family. The GT 63 Pro is aimed more directly at track-focused driving through extra radiators, standard carbon-ceramic brakes, higher output, reduced lift and additional downforce. The car’s 2+2 layout gives it a different brief from the first-generation two-seat coupe, although the extract does not establish how useful the rear seats or luggage area are. Racing versions such as GT3, GT4 and GT2 are separate competition vehicles and should not be treated as road-car use cases.

FAQ

Q: What is the current Mercedes-AMG GT generation? A: The second-generation C192, unveiled in 2023 and produced from September 2023.

Q: How many seats does the current AMG GT have? A: It has a 2+2 cabin; the first-generation coupe was a two-seat car.

Q: Which engines are identified for the C192? A: A 4.0-litre V8, a plug-in-hybrid V8, and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild hybrid.

Q: Is the current AMG GT all-wheel drive? A: GT 55, GT 63 and GT 63 S E Performance use four-wheel drive; GT 43 and GT 50 use rear-wheel drive in the extract.

Q: What is the GT 63 Pro? A: A 2025 track-focused GT 63 derivative with 612 hp and additional cooling, braking and aerodynamic changes.

Q: Was the AMG GT ever offered as a roadster? A: Yes. The first-generation GT and GT C roadsters were produced from 2017 to 2021; the current profile covers the coupe.

Sources & updates

Research for this Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe profile prioritized current manufacturer specifications, model-year equipment pages and official press material. Independent safety or regulatory records were used where available. Historical references were kept separate from current-generation specifications and image identification.

Equipment, pricing and certified figures can vary by market, trim and model year. The expandable reference list below contains the linked sources used for verification. Last editorial review: August 30, 2026.

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Last editorial review: August 30, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.