A redesigned model of Mercedes-Benz AMG’s GT sports activities automotive arrived for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, however the vary just isn’t but full.

The GT, which has grown to allow 2+2 seating, was launched 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 customary all-wheel drive full the drivetrain package deal for each grades.

Our newest spy pictures present what’s prone to be a brand new entry-level variant. The giveaway is the spherical form of the exhaust ideas, which denotes a distinct powertrain. The GT 55 and GT 63 each function square-shaped exhaust ideas.

Because the GT (formally the GT Coupe) is the coupe counterpart to AMG’s SL convertible, the powertrain being examined right here is almost certainly the 4-cylinder powertrain discovered within the SL’s entry-level SL 43 grade, a grade options the identical spherical exhaust ideas seen right here. This could doubtless imply the entry-level GT might be badged as a GT 43.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 spy pictures – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

The SL 43’s powertrain consists of a 2.0-liter turbo-4, the place the turbocharger is an electric-aided design. The configuration helps to cut back turbo lag, as an electrical motor is used to spin the compressor wheel at low revs in a quest for increase stress, with exhaust gasses taking on increased within the rev vary within the conventional methodology.

The electrical motor depends on vitality recovered from the car’s 48-volt mild-hybrid system. This mild-hybrid system is actually a beefed-up electrical starter motor capable of assist the engine throughout excessive hundreds and recuperate vitality beneath braking.

The SL 43 additionally comes with rear-wheel drive, which is able to doubtless be true for any GT 43.

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 43

Quoted efficiency for the SL 43 features a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds and a high velocity of 170 mph.

The SL 43 begins at simply over $111,000 within the U.S. An analogous beginning worth needs to be connected to the GT 43, ought to it attain the U.S.

The automotive is at present regarded as arriving subsequent 12 months as a 2025 mannequin. Further GT variants are being developed, considered one of which is a plug-in hybrid range-topper anticipated to pack over 800 hp.