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    The exhaust system on a 911 has very short pipes because of the rear engine layout compared with the front engine layout of the AMG GT.


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    they are completely different engines...


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    My Mercedes sales guy just visited me in my office (he is a customer) and he told me that the base version of the GT gets 46x hp (I have to admit that I do not remember the last number frown) and the price tag should be slightly over 100k EUR (incl. 19% VAT). The S Version will have 510 hp and a Black Series version will be available too at some point, maybe latest next year. He also told me that Mercedes really wants to push the GT in sales and that sales persons who get customers from other brands will have some sort of bonus which they can use to reduce the price tag for the customer.

    Long story short: He really believes that the new GT will sell very well, Mercedes has lots of expectations and they also plan lots of incentives to put as many GT on the road as possible. Main "target" customers seem to be former SLS and current Porsche and BMW customers.

    Oh...no Roadster version planned for now, which is a little bit disappointing.


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    KresoF1:

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3oLnANCFYE

     

     

    They are certainly talking it up. Surely it's not just marketing here because they are talking about measurable stuff like track times.



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    www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3oLnANCFYE

    That video just exudes sincerity. Porsche's marketing people should be made to watch it over and over again just to learn how to do a pre launch tease video that is not a arrogant and pompous train wreck.. Their last effort - that "Special Committee" Cayman GTS video was absolutely ridiculous.

     


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    Nice teaser. I also like the yellow of the "GT" at the end.


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    There are some chances that AMG make an internet intro of GT on 21st July.




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    Thanks Kreso - great links!!!



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    CAR Magazine says that AMG GT will have hydraulic power steering 


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    I wrote abot that two weeks ago in this thread.

    New video...

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utY281GDOs

     

     

     


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    KresoF1:

    Official intro is on 9th September. 

    http://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.com/2014/07/amg-gt-weltpremiere-am-09-september-2014-publikumspremiere-am-autosalon-in-paris/

    My dealer is saying we will see the official pictures mid of August.... can you confirm that?


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    I got the same info from my AMG source. Let's wait and see...



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    KresoF1:

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCaDUkcXLXo

    Don't know why but those videos remind me to an Apple campaign. I always say - if you are that good, you don't have to talk about - Action speaks louder!


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    AMG is absolutely confident in their new product.

    All numbers achieved by test mules are indeed amazing. I am sure that AMG GT will be bessportscar in its class in few categories like drive dynamics, steering feel and precision, driver confidence boost for spirited driving and traction(for rwd sportscar).

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    I also have no doubt that this car will be a performer, just don't like that kind of promotion to much.

    if I compare the power and experience Mercedes AMG can bring into this, I expect that they not only outrun those little niche sports cars producer but firmly burst them with the new product.

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    AMG is indulging in what Jaguar does a lot in the UK media.

    Lots of teaser shots, lots of video and progressively more reveal.

    Bit like a long drawn out strip tease.

    I find it nauseating and boring. There is such a thing as too much titilation and foreplay ...


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    sfo:

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    I find it nauseating and boring. There is such a thing as too much titilation and foreplay ...

    ... my words! Smiley


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    I hate teasers. I get it, they are a marketing tool but I hate them. 


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    Yes teaser advertising in this day and age is for children not buyers! Hate them!


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    News teasers are the worst - "Find out what deadly virus might be at your front door... after the break"  WFT - if there is something deadly tell me know!!!

    It does sound like it will be an interesting ride.  Too bad though it is not a mid engine beast. (rear mid engine)


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    KresoF1:
    AMG is absolutely confident in their new product.

    All numbers achieved by test mules are indeed amazing. I am sure that AMG GT will be bessportscar in its class in few categories like drive dynamics, steering feel and precision, driver confidence boost for spirited driving and traction(for rwd sportscar).

    Which class is this? Which cars do you see as the main competitors?


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    I am waiting for AMG to start bragging about their transmissions! Current AMG transmissions seem slower than the rest and sometimes evil minded - Like shifting when they want to shift and being unteutonically laggardly. If it cant bang off shifts in a crisp super quick manner with zero felt delay between pressing the paddles and actually changing gears it will be very disappointing.


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    Jim,

    Did you know that AMG GT is using latest Getrag source 7 speed DCT?  No?

    This gearbox do not have anything in common with automatic gearboxes used in normal Mercedes cars.


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    Thanks for that news. It will make a huge difference in the car.


     
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