Mercedes-AMG is now offering the running gear of the GT S with the Roadster body, plugging a gap in its sports car line-up for a middle-ground drop-top.
Powered by a 515bhp and 494lb ft-producing turbocharged V8, the new convertible GT S sits between the entry-level 469bhp GT Roadster and the 549bhp GT C Roadster.
As such, the performance enabled by the GT S-spec 4.0-litre engine places the car directly between its two siblings, with a 0-62mph sprint time of 3.8sec and a top speed of 191mph.
Like the rest of the GT range, the GT S drives its rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. However, it also gets a standard sports exhaust and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential that isn't offered on the lesser GT. Also included are adaptive dampers, along with 19in front and 20in rear alloy wheels.
The GT S has the same driveline as the GT, rather than the wider tracks of the GT C and GT R (which isn't available as a Roadster). However, the four-wheel steering system of the GT C and GT R is an option on the GT S.
In addition, buyers can specify the AMG Dynamic Plus package, which brings firmer suspension, active engine mount and quicker-responding steering. Inside, the pack adds Nappa leather and Dinamica upholstery.
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Since when does 'C' go above 'S'?
The new GT model is a five
The new GT model is a five door hatch or liftback. It is not a four door coupe.
So, it's a sports car is it?
This is not only supposed to be a sports car but a convertible one at that which it means it should look exciting, desirable and make your jaw drop. It doesn't do any of these things. In fact it just looks like a regular 2 door Mercedes convertible like a C Class convertibe. This GT is nowhere compared to the likes of a gorgeous and utterly desirable Jaguar F Type convertible or the striking and fabulous looking Corvette convertible.