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The Mercedes-AMG GT range has expanded to four road-going models, with the GT C Edition 50 revealed at the Detroit motor show – the latest in AMG’s range of sports cars to be entirely designed and built by the performance sub-brand.
GT C will be available in Australia as a coupe or convertible and introduces a facelifted front end design which will roll out to GT and GT S models as part of a larger GT family update for 2017.
The revised front features larger air intakes, restyled lower apron and the prominent Panamericana grille with 15 vertical chrome slats. This grille will soon be seen on the front of every Mercedes-AMG model, not only the two-door GT.
GT and GT S also receive more power and torque. GT grows to 350kW and 630Nm, up 10kW and 30Nm, while GT S climbs to 384kW and 670Nm, up 9kW and 20Nm.
Edition 50 will only be offered in matte grey or matte white, with black chrome highlights on the exterior.
Performance enhancements from the flagship AMG GT R have made their way to the GT C, including a torque vectoring rear axle with active steering, larger wheels and tyres, and wider rear arches, though they’re wrapped in the GT C’s more luxurious package compared to the track-focused GT R.
The GT R’s AirPanel active aerodynamics system will now be applied to every GT model, which uses motorised louvres beneath the front splitter to open and close and assist with cooling and downforce.
GT C and GT R will be more expensive, with GT C carrying a list price closer to that of the GT R than the GT S.
Expect GT C to start somewhere around $325,000 for the coupe, with the GT R beginning around $340,000.
