Mercedes-Benz Korea officially launched the original open-top sports car’The new Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster’ for the first time in Korea.
The New AMG GT C Roadster is a high-performance open-top model of’The new Mercedes-AMG GT’, a partially modified model of the Mercedes-AMG GT two-door coupe released last October. ▲ More luxurious interior and exterior design elements that catch the eye, ▲ AMG V8 biturbo engine with more powerful performance, ▲ AMG electronic rear axle limited slip differential that helps agile driving, ▲ AMG rear axle steering is applied as standard. In addition, the soft top that can be opened and closed in 11 seconds in less than 50 km/h provides a differentiated essence of open touring.
“The New AMG GT C Roadster, a high-performance open-top model of The New AMG GT, which symbolizes a racing car on the road, was introduced for the first time in Korea, further enhancing the AMG lineup,” said Mark Raine, Vice President of Product & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Korea. “I am happy to be able to do it,” he said. “The new AMG GT C Roadster, armed with powerful performance and advanced technology, is the best racing dream car to enjoy open airing regardless of the season.”
The beautiful, intense design of The New AMG GT C Roadster catches the eye at a glance. The exterior features silver chrome trim on the front splitter, side skirts, side intake pipes and air outlets, and trapezoid-shaped tailpipe covers on the rear, 19-inch (front) and 20-inch (rear) AMG 10-spoke lightweight alloy. The wheel and red-colored brake calipers complete a more luxurious and sporty image, giving the new GT C roadster the distinction of high-performance models.
The interior has evolved to the next level with innovative advanced features. The V8-style center console has a display switch and a touchpad that can be operated like a smartphone. The steering wheel is equipped with AMG steering wheel buttons reminiscent of Formula One steering, enabling a sporty look and precise and intuitive operation of specific driving functions.
The new AMG GT C roadster with a fabric soft top not only has an excellent open feeling, but also retains the silhouette of the AMG GT two-door coupe, which boasts a perfect proportion when the soft top is closed. Various technologies are installed here that provide a pleasant open-top driving experience regardless of the season. Airscarf (AIRSCARF) is equipped with a heating fan on the upper part of the seat to cover the head and neck of the driver and passengers with warm air even during open driving. This system, which can be adjusted in three stages, automatically adjusts the wind direction to an appropriate level according to the vehicle’s driving speed, and is maintained at the highest level at high speeds. In addition, an electric windshield that protects the driver’s and passenger’s neck and back of the head from cold drafts allows you to open the roof and drive at high speeds even in cold weather. Minimize it.
The New AMG GT C Roadster is equipped with the same AMG V8 4.0ℓ biturbo engine as the new AMG GT and an AMG Speedshift Dual Clutch 7-speed automatic transmission (AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed transmission), further enhancing performance through various upgrades. I raised it further.
The turbocharged boost pressure of The New AMG GT C Roadster is 1.35 bar, which is an improvement over 1.2 bar of The New AMG GT, which boasts a higher output with a reconfigured combustion method. In addition, through accelerator characteristics, accumulation of charge pressure and proper application of transmission parameters, the engine responds more quickly to load changes, exhibiting explosive performance of a maximum output of 557 hp and a maximum torque of 69.3 kg·m. It has an overwhelming performance that reaches the distance in 3.7 seconds.
In addition, The New AMG GT C Roadster comes standard with a variety of technical elements that support ultimate performance. First, the AMG electronically controlled rear-axle limited-slip differential (AMG electronically controlled rear-axle limited-slip differential) installed as standard on The New AMG GT C Roadster plays a role in sensitive and quick suppression of the slip of the inner wheel in the curved section. Furthermore, optimal traction is guaranteed, ensuring a new level of vehicle dynamics and traction. This allows drivers to accelerate quickly and enter or exit corners, providing more stable traction when braking at high speeds or accelerating from a standstill.
The AMG rear-axle steering system is also provided as standard, providing a combination of improved agility and stability. The AMG rear axle steering system supports more agile cornering as the rear wheels are steered in the opposite direction of the front wheels up to 100 km/h, and the turning radius can be reduced even in everyday driving such as parking and changing directions. When the speed exceeds 100 km/h, the system shifts the rear wheel in the same direction as the front wheel to ensure noticeably improved handling, while the lateral force of the rear wheel increases rapidly as the direction changes, improving steering response. , It compensates for oversteer during rapid turnaround and provides excellent rear axle grip and stability.
Along with this, The New AMG GT C Roadster has’Slippery’,’Comfort’,’Sport’,’Sport+’,’RACE’, and’Indivisual’. AMG DYNAMICS, which includes a’Master’ function, along with a total of 6 driving modes such as’Individual’. In particular, the master function linked to the race driving mode supports optimal vehicle balance and direct precise and agile steering, and maximizes the potential driving dynamics to demonstrate performance suitable for track driving.
Furthermore, the newly added AMG TRACK PACE within the Command Online infotainment system brings driving pleasure. A number of detailed driving data records, such as vertical and horizontal acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal or steering, and drift angle, can be analyzed in detail to continuously improve individual driving performance.
The new AMG GT C roadster comes standard with top-notch safety and comfort specifications that maximize driving pleasure. Mercedes-Benz’s unique safety system, PRE-SAFE, and Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, which maintains a distance from the vehicle in front when driving on the road, supports automatic speed adjustment, braking, and even departure. ), ▲Blind Spot Assist and ▲Lane Keeping Assist are provided as standard specifications to improve the stability and safety of not only the driver but also the passengers.
In addition, various convenient functions such as Burmester Surround Sound system, KEYLESS-GO package and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC are installed as standard.
The price of The New AMG GT C Roadster is 216.9 million won, including VAT.
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