Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupé launched alongside updated GT and GT S

At first the GT C Coupé will be available in Edition 50 guise to mark the fiftieth anniversary of AMG. The limited run of Edition 50s will come in two exclusive paint finishes: designo graphite grey and designo cashmere white magno. The exterior also gets black chrome highlights on the side skirts, front splitter, grille inlets,  front splitter, diffuser and tailpipes. The AMG forged wheels are also finished in black chrome.

Inside, Edition 50 models get silver pearl and black nappa leather with grey stitching, an AMG Performance steering wheel wrapped in Dinamica microfiber and sporting Edition lettering and centre strip in silver pearl stitching.

As standard, Edition 50s come with the AMG Interior Night Package that adds more black trim to the cabin and contrasts silver seatbelts. There are also Edition 50 emblems on the headrests.

More potent AMG GT and GT S

For 2017 AMG has ramped up the performance of its GT and GT S models with engine upgrades and standard active aerodynamics.

The GT now produces 469bhp, 14bhp more than before, and 465lb ft of torque – an increase of 22lb ft. The GT S increases peak power by 12bhp to 515bhp and torque by 15lb ft to 494lb ft.

Despite the improvements, the 0-62mph times and top speeds of both models remain the same as before. The GT can reach 62mph in 4.0sec and tops out at 189mph, while the GT S takes 3.8sec and can reach 193mph.