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Mercedes AMG GT (2016 SLS "successor"?)
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Not liking the name but from the silhouette is does look like what it should look like (if that make sense).
So this sits between the SL and SLS right?
Are they sure they have enough air ventsOn a side note the new S Class interior is amazing.
The SL 65AMG is alot more expensive than this car will be.
SL class = heavy Gran Turismos
AMG GT = a beautiful and nice sounding 911
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They've dropped 'Benz' from the name.
http://m.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-drops-benz-new-gt
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The SL 65AMG is alot more expensive than this car will be.
SL class = heavy Gran Turismos
AMG GT = a beautiful and nice sounding 911
Hey SL AMG's sound lovely as well and they have for a long time.
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They've dropped 'Benz' from the name.
http://m.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-drops-benz-new-gt
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No, it just sounds stupid to me.Tobias Moers
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That's stupid. It's Mercedes-Benz.
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The SL 65AMG is alot more expensive than this car will be.
SL class = heavy Gran Turismos
AMG GT = a beautiful and nice sounding 911
Really?
The SL65 will cost more than the SLS replacement?
I find that hard to believe. Any sources?
That aside.
I doubt people will have a hard time recognizing the company responsible for this car if it only says Mercedes-AMG without Benz.
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http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/sl63-sl65-amg#
An SL65 starts at around $200,000 and is targeted at GT cars like the DB9, XKR-S etc.
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/03/scoop-new-mercedes-benz-gt-amg-shaping.html
The AMG GT is smaller and looking at the 911/F-Type crowd, so it'll likely be in the $100,000-$150,000 range.
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I meant the AMG GT which will cost alot less than a SL65. You can check the Merc homepage and configurate your own SL65 if you want
IIRC a SL65 is more expensive than a SLS.
I thought that seemed ridiculous, but it's true. The SLS is about 200k and the SL65 is around 215k. Seems insane to me. Who would pick an SL over an SLS?
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Two words: ride quality. Most people who can afford a 200 grand car are older, and older people like cars that have some suppleness in the ride.
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Sl65: V12, hard top, ride quality, easier to maintain (still ****ing expensive), SL "heritage"
Many reasons to choose one (I prefer the SLS).
Many reasons to choose one (I prefer the SLS).
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I knew the SL65 was just over 200k but I really thought the SLS was around 300 (like 280 to be more precise) and that was part of my mistake. The major issue at this point is the fact the SLS replacement (amg gt) will be in 911 territory/F-type territory. That's a price cut of roughly 50%. 
Amazing to think they are going to go from just over 200k to starting just under 100k and probably topping at maybe 150.
Of course, there is the far out possibility they were being very liberal with their use of 911 and actually intend to compete with the 180k crowd that one or two Porsches can approach.
Amazing to think they are going to go from just over 200k to starting just under 100k and probably topping at maybe 150.
Of course, there is the far out possibility they were being very liberal with their use of 911 and actually intend to compete with the 180k crowd that one or two Porsches can approach.
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I would...
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I read rumours about a new SLR and a true SLS successor coming in a few years. Until then I am fine with the AMG GT 
(Well, Its not like I could afford either xD)
Recent Auto Bild had a rather big article about the AMG GT. Sadly, it looks like only the "S" version will have 494hp, the basic one has 30 less.
Good news: It seems like BMW is building a 911 competitor too with the new 6 series
(Well, Its not like I could afford either xD)
Recent Auto Bild had a rather big article about the AMG GT. Sadly, it looks like only the "S" version will have 494hp, the basic one has 30 less.
Good news: It seems like BMW is building a 911 competitor too with the new 6 series
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Enhanced photo of the AMG GT, (done in Photoshop Touch)
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It looks like a Porsche Cayman and Mercedes Benz SL fused together.
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The profile is quite handsome. I'm liking the dramatically long front and short deck. Classic. Give it a 500hp n/a V8 and I'm sold.
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I don't see the Cayman anywhere in that...
Seems like a linear progression of the SLS with newer SL front end
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The back end and c pillar remind me of the Cayman.
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That's a pretty small portion considering the car, and I really still see more SLS than anything. I'm not too hyped on this car to be honest.
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Reminds me a bit of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo "We couldn't make the name longer".
Atleast the side profile, far less outrageous looking too and certainly not sporting giant wheels and eight exhausts.
Atleast the side profile, far less outrageous looking too and certainly not sporting giant wheels and eight exhausts.
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