Developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG, the high-end sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, the Mercedes-AMG GT is a 2-door grand tourer available as a coupe and roadster. Designed to turn heads, the vehicle was officially unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and its alluring bodywork reflects the standards of excellence which adorn Mercedes-AMG's history.

With pricing starting from $119,650 for the GT coupe and rising to $326,050 for the 720 hp GT Black Series, Mercedes-AMG offers first-class build quality. Rumbling inside the long snout is a hand-built twin-turbo V8 power plant that drives the rear wheels to impressive top speeds. Although the Mercedes-AMG GT impresses with luxury interior features and a long list of safety features, it disappoints with an infotainment system that is not befitting a halo model. Facing competition from the likes of Porsche 911 and Audi R8, let's explore eight reasons why the Mercedes-AMG GT is the best sports car in its price range.

8 5 Powertrain Choices

Mercedes-AMG GT Powertrain
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For the 2021 model year, the Mercedes-AMG GT range is powered by a hand-built 4-liter twin-turbo V8 producing mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Tuned to produce 523 hp 494 lb-ft of torque in the base form, it takes the GT coupe and roadster from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

Powertrain Of Mercedes-AMG GT
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Producing 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque in the GT C, the 0-60 run is reduced to 3.6 seconds, the same as the GT R driven by 577 ponies and 516 lb-ft of torque. At the top of the food chain, the GT Black Series sprints from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds with motivation from 720 ponies.

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7 Top-Notch Convenience

AMG GT 53 interior
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The Mercedes-AMG GT offers an array of luxury features that help to make every journey a special experience. Standard convenience features include an adjustable steering wheel with controls, power bucket seats with lumbar support for drivers and passengers, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Mercedes-AMG GT Buttons
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Other standard features include keyless entry/start, heated/cooled seats, an electrochromic rearview mirror, and a universal garage door opener. The AMG GT boasts stylish interior trims and luxurious seating despite being designed and built for performance.

6 Active Aerodynamics Profile

Mercedes AMG GT back
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Apart from insanely powered engines and light builds, one thing that sets sports cars apart is their design. Superior aerodynamics is something all sports car builders try to achieve to give their creations an edge over the competition.

Front 3/4 view of the AMG GT Black Series on track
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In a show of advanced aerodynamic wizardry, the Mercedes-AMG GT boasts the Active Aerodynamics Profile, consisting of vertical fins that improve braking and cornering when open. On the contrary, when the fins are closed, air resistance is reduced, airflow is accelerated, and the engine is cooled more efficiently to accelerate airflow.

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5 Refined Cabin

Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster Cabin
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Unless you are young and nimble, getting inside the Mercedes-AMG GT could be quite tasking - a discomfort you'll readily forgive once you see the quality of the interior. Providing accommodation for two, the classy cabin of the Mercedes-AMG GT is built with premium materials that reflect the high car's price tag.

Mercedes-AMG GT nterior
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Taking the place of prominence in a cabin that is neatly upholstered in Nappa leather is a muscular-looking full-floor center console housing a covered storage area. Other cabin features include Fade-To-Off interior lighting, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, and 64-color interior ambient lighting.

4 Multiple Performance Variants

Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadtser - Side View
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The 2-door Mercedes-AMG GT is offered in several trim levels available in coupe or roadster body styles for the current model year. Starting the lineup for 2021, and priced at $119,650, is the GT coupe, which with its roadster version comes standard with a 10.25-inch infotainment screen.

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Sports Car
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Next in line is the GT C coupe/roadster, a performance variant introduced in 2017 featuring a wider body and active rear-wheel steering. Other high-performance variants include the GT R and the range-topping GT Black Series, which became the fastest road-legal production vehicle around the Nürburgring track on 4th November 2020.

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3 Driver-Focused Cabin

Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Night Edition
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Regardless of the Mercedes-AMG GT's exterior dimensions, once you enter inside, you'll begin to appreciate it for what it is, a bonafide sports car. Like every great sports car out there, the AMG GT boasts an interior that feels a lot smaller than its length and width would suggest.

Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Interior
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Shrinking around the driver, the driver-focused cabin features a 12.3-inch instrument to monitor key vehicle information while on the go easily. Thanks to good ergonomics, this is one sports car that you'll enjoy taking out for a ride along tight back roads.

2 Theft Proof

AMG GT - Front Quarter
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To ensure that your premium sports car is protected from potential thieves, it is furnished with an anti-theft protection package. Consisting of several security features, it improves the security of the car itself and the valuables stowed inside the car.

Mercedes-AMG GT C - Front Quarter
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Aimed at scaring would-be thieves away, an alarm and a visual warning are triggered by any unauthorized attempt to open the doors, bonnet, or trunk lid. The alarm will also sound if an attempt is made to tow the vehicle, while an engine immobilizer is also present to ensure that a wrong key is not used to start the engine.

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1 Safety

The rear of the AMG GT Black Series
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Renowned for producing cars with high safety ratings, Mercedes-AMG has furnished the GT lineup with the latest safety tech to protect both vehicles and occupants. Apart from housing eight airbags in the cabin, it has Automatic Emergency Braking that compliments the Forward Collision Warning to prevent crashes.

The front of the AMG GT Black Series on track
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Other standard safety features include Car-to-X communication, blind-spot monitoring, driver attention monitoring, speed limit recognition, automatic parking assist, and much more. Available as options are adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, front cross-traffic alert and automatic braking, and a speed limit assist.