A redesigned model of Mercedes-Benz AMG’s GT sports activities automobile lands at dealerships this spring, however the vary is just not but full.

The GT, which has grown to allow 2+2 seating, arrives in GT 55 and GT 63 grades, each powered by AMG’s acquainted twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8. The engine delivers 469 hp within the GT 55 and 577 hp within the GT 63. A 9-speed computerized and commonplace all-wheel drive full the drivetrain package deal for each grades.

A minimum of two extra grades are recognized to be coming, one positioned additional up and one other beneath. The latter was revealed on Tuesday because the GT 43. The previous will probably be a plug-in hybrid doubtless dubbed the GT 63 S E Efficiency. It is due later this 12 months and can pack over 800 hp.

The GT 43 packs 416 hp, courtesy of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 shared with the associated AMG SL 43 convertible that arrived for 2023 (in addition to the AMG C 43 sedan). The GT 43 arrives for the 2025 mannequin 12 months, although particular timing for its gross sales launch within the U.S. hasn’t been introduced.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 Coupe

Regardless of the lack of 4 cylinders, the GT 43 is not any slouch. It’s going to dash from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and prime out at a ruled 174 mph. Serving to with the efficiency is an electrified turbocharger design much like what’s present in Formulation 1.

An electrical motor powered by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and measuring simply 1.6 inches vast is built-in straight with the turbocharger, sitting between the turbine wheel on the exhaust facet and the compressor wheel on the consumption facet. It spools up the compressor at low revs, earlier than the exhaust gases take over, lowering turbo lag and because of this making the engine extra responsive.

The GT 43 additionally skips the all-wheel-drive system of different GT variants, that means drive is to the rear wheels solely. The smaller engine and lacking all-wheel-drive system ought to save appreciable weight in comparison with the opposite GT variants, although no curb weight has been revealed.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 Coupe

The GT 43 additionally misses out on the AMG Journey Management suspension with adjustable damping as commonplace, although it is on the choices checklist. The Race mode of the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive mode selector can be lacking right here.

The GT 43 is visually distinguished from the GT 55 and GT 63 by distinctive entrance and rear fascias, in addition to spherical tailpipes as an alternative of the V-8 grades’ square-shaped ideas. There are additionally completely different wheel patterns for the GT 43, with the usual set measuring 19 inches in diameter.

Pricing data hasn’t been introduced however a steep low cost on the $136,050 beginning value of the GT 55 is probably going. As a information, the SL 43 is priced from $111,050. All figures embrace a $1,150 vacation spot cost.