4-Door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe is Not Actually a Coupe
Mercedes-AMG has released its own set of photos featuring the camouflaged four-door GT Coupe.
Set to make its official debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show next month, the four-door AMG GT Coupe is currently undergoing testing all around the world. Unfortunately the German automaker didn’t release any details on the upcoming new model, but did promise more details will be spilled in the coming weeks.
What we do know is that the four-door coupe will set its sight on the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-AMG gave us a good idea of what to expect with the AMG GT Concept that debuted at last year’s Geneva Motor Show.
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Reports say it will have up to 800 horsepower, but not at launch. Initially, the four-door model will borrow its powertrains from the AMG GT Coupe, but eventually a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with an electric motor will arrive. That hybrid model will offer torque vectoring all-wheel drive, but currently it’s unclear if similar technology will be used on the non-hybrid models. It’s likely the non-hybrids will come with rear-wheel drive as standard, while offering all-wheel drive as an option. The hybrid model however, will likely be all-wheel drive only.
The four-door AMG GT Coupe will ride on the same platform as the new E-Class, rather than a stretched version of the two-door AMG GT Coupe’s platform.
It’s still unclear what Mercedes-AMG will call the model, but we’ll know more next month once its officially debuts.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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