Production of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe was reportedly halted last December after almost seven years on the assembly lines for the sports car. This shouldn’t come as a surprise though as the German automaker has a new generation SL that will morph into the next generation AMG GT coupe. We are happy to share the very first spy photos of this new model.
Our spies captured a camouflaged prototype being tested on public roads in snowy Sweden. The test car sports what appears to be the final production body, and a striking yellow exterior color creeps in under the trim. These don’t appear to be stock headlights, although it’s probably safe to say we know what they’ll look like based on the new SL.
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Not everything in terms of design will be identical between the two cars, however. Rumors suggest that the AMG GT Coupé will feature a more aggressive design with influences even from the One hypercar. Due to the camouflage, we can’t see much of these optical tricks and are curious to see what’s hidden under the thin film.
Viewed from the rear, the overall layout appears very similar to the SL, but we suspect there might be changes to the lower part of the bumper and the diffuser. While the SL has rounder and softer lines, we expect sharper and more angular shapes from the AMG GT Coupé. Despite the coupe’s hardtop, the overall profile is said to be almost identical to the roadster’s softtop.
There’s no official word from the automaker on what will power the upcoming AMG GT coupe, but it seems the general consensus is that the SL’s 4.0-litre V8 will be among the options available. Depending on the trim level (55 or 63), it could deliver up to 585 hp (430 kilowatts). An even more powerful, electrically assisted version of this powertrain could also be an option, with an overwhelming output of over 800 hp (588 kW).
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