The model 2019 Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid is coming with new, modern features and high-tech electronics. Firstly presented at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, AMG GT is a coupe made to replace SLS AMG model. Smaller than its predecessor, it is also made to rival Porsche 911.
It is also the first AMG model that features new “Mercedes nomenclature” and the first model to use new twin turbo engine. Now, Mercedes AMG GT will get some higher performance versions and a hybrid version as well.
2019 Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid Aggressive Exterior Design
The appearance of AMG GT Hybrid is now even more aggressive and it shares a lot of design features with a GT3 model. Up front, the grille with vertical slats appears to be larger. Center vent and splitter down below is redesigned, and it features larger side intakes. The fenders are wider and created spaces makes room for 20-inch wheels. Side skirts also suffered some design changes, and lightweight wheels are coming in matte black.
At the back, a rear wing is fixed in order to increase downforce on the rear axle. Also, a huge double diffuser is added and exhaust tip at the center is flanked by two smaller outlets. The carbon roof not only that looks flashy but also reduces car’s weight even more. The long hood and short deck give the Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid even greater appearance.
2019 Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid Interior
The interior of 2019 Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid looks excellent. The center console and dashboard look unique, and some other features give AMG GT model even more racecar feel. The seats are in Nappa leather and Dinamica microfiber. Furthermore, there is now an AMG Interior Night Package. It comes with an improved door sill, shift paddles, steering wheel and all that is available in high-gloss black. A matte black carbon-fiber package is optional.
2019 Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid Engine Specs
The big innovation about 2019 Mercedes AMG GT is a hybrid engine. Mercedes opted for a hybrid system that will use a 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 engine and a rear-mounted electric motor. All combined, it can produce up to 800 HP. Compared to Porsche Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid, the Mercedes AMG GT produces almost 100 horsepower more. The AMG GT Hybrid comes with the all-wheel-drive system and torque vectoring system.
It means that each of four-wheel is allocated to a specific amount of torque, individually. In that way, a balanced driving experience is created. This four-doors coupe is Mercedes’s second vehicle that will use EQ Power+ designation. It is a system that will all future Mercedes hybrids use, and it will provide pure performance with super efficiency ratings. When putting AMG GT Hybrid in numbers, it can reach 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds. Again, comparing these numbers to a Porsche Panamera, that can reach the same speed in 3.2 seconds, it is impressive indeed.
2019 Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid Release Date, Price and Rivals
Expect 2019 Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid to arrive somewhere in 2019. This four-door coupe is priced at $100,000. As we already said at the beginning the newest model will compete with Porsche 911, Lamburgini Hurricane, Nissan GTR and Audi R8.
