The world premiere of the new Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster* was the highlight of the Mercedes-Benz Media Night on the eve of the “Mondial de l’Automobile 2016”. The open-top two-seater will be available in two versions from market launch in February 2017. In the AMG GT Roadster* base model, the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo produces 350 kW (476 hp). The even more dynamic and visually distinct Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster* combines its peak output of 410 kW (557 hp) with highly exclusive equipment and appointments. Developed entirely in-house by the sports car and performance brand, the open-top two-seater marks an expansion of the successful GT family. At Paris’ world-famous Piscine Molitor swimming pool, Mercedes-AMG also unveiled a sneak preview of the new GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé**, which haves its world premiere at the Motor Show.
“AMG customers love the GT – no wonder we keep expanding the model family,” said Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales.
With the dual debut of these two roadsters, Mercedes-AMG is following hot on the heels of the world premiere of the AMG GT R. The top-of-the-range coupé was unveiled in the United Kingdom at the end of June. Together with the AMG GT and AMG GT S Coupés and the AMG GT3 race car, the GT family now boasts no fewer than six members.
“With an output of 557 hp and maximum torque of 680 Nm, the AMG GT C Roadster is positioned between the AMG GT S and AMG GT R. Its AMG GT R genes are instantly recognisable – from the Panamericana grille to the powerful rear end. This roadster offers both – power cruising at its best and driving performance at the highest level,” said Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
