Mercedes AMG GT S launched at Rs. 2.40 Crore ex-Delhi

Mercedes-Benz India has launched AMG GT S at a price of Rs. 2.40 Crore ex-showroom Delhi, with the car being revealed by five-time German touring car championship (DTM) winner Bernd Schneider.

Powering the AMG GT S is a 4.0L, V8 bi-turbo engine that produces 503 BHP and 650 Nm of torque. The turbochargers in AMG's new V8 engine are mounted inside the V configuration ('hot inside V') with dry sump lubrication permitting a lower engine placement and subsequently, a lower centre of gravity.

The engine comes mated with a 7-speed, dual clutch automatic gearbox, equipped with the "C" (Comfort), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport Plus), "I" (Individual) and "RACE" transmission modes. 0-100 km/h comes up in a claimed 3.8 seconds with the top speed rated at 310 km/h, aided by the light-weight 231 kg chassis.

The supercar features an AMG Performance steering wheel, electronic AMG rear axle differential lock, AMG ride control sport suspension (with the "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport Plus" modes), AMG performance seats and AMG speed sensitive hydraulic steering.

On the safety front, the AMG GT S comes equipped with an AMG high-performance composite braking system, adaptive brake lights, PRE-SAFE, automatic child seat recognition, 3 Stage ESP and 8 airbags. Colour options include magnetic black, iridium silver, brilliant blue, selenite grey and the designo finish hyacinth red, diamond white bright and AMG solar beam.