Mercedes-AMG GT S

"CAcoalminer" (CAcoalminer)
10/10/2014 at 13:09 • Filed to: None

I'm still on the fence about its styling, but the sound it makes is undeniably exquisite.

DISCUSSION (44)

macanamera > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:13

Wow. Those cracks sound like a .308!

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:14

I swear, AMG doesn't car how their cars perform but they need to be FUCKING LOUD/

CAcoalminer > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/10/2014 at 13:19

Haha. That does seem to be a theme with them. However, they do seem to be getting better with performance as shown with the C63 Black.

CAcoalminer > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 13:19

Good analogy.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:21

Bolt action exhaust?

CAcoalminer > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager
10/10/2014 at 13:22

Basically.

macanamera > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:22

Although it sounds like there is a pretty heavy echo wherever they are...

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:23

That car is a monster but it's a bit pricey for what you're getting, no?

CAcoalminer > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 13:24

I think they're in a Mercedes dealership showroom.

CAcoalminer > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/10/2014 at 13:25

Yes and no. Compared with other things, yes. However, when compared to the BMW M3 GTS, it's a bargain.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:26

Well then, excuse me while I find a way to round up $120K.

CAcoalminer > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager
10/10/2014 at 13:34

I wonder what the Black Series will sound like?

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:36

Like a B.A.R. equipped firing squad I suppose.

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:38

That damn GTS was too expensive. And too rare. BMW should have made a lot more of them and sold them at a cheaper price.

But of course they couldn't do that. Because nobody would be excited about the M4 if there were a ton of E92 M3 GTSs running around. The GTS is easily in the top 3 best bimmers ever made.

CAcoalminer > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager
10/10/2014 at 13:39

That would be delightful.

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:43

Sorry BMW. The M3/M4's engine can't compete with this 4L mill that AMG is going to put into everything.

AMG is a lot smarter than everyone else. They took the 2L I4 and turned it into a twin turbo 4L V8. Why BMW, Audi and Caddy have not done this as well for their performance models is beyond me.

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 13:43

The cardinal sin was not bringing it to the U.S.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:45

I personally love everything about it's car, especially the WEIGHT

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 13:47

It was definitely a smart, strategic move. Couldn't Audi do something similar though with their twin turbo 4.0L V8?

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:47

So the AMG GT is supposed to be a 911 fighter but I honestly think that I would pick an AMG (any AMG) over a 911 because of the shear forceful-ness of them. I don't care if I am .3 seconds behind on a lap or 1 second slower on the 0-60, those are just numbers. AMG is about be loud and having fun, they don't seem to take themselves all that seriously and I like that.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro
10/10/2014 at 13:48

Indeed the weight was a huge relief to me.

The only things I'm not sold on are the headlights and smooth rear end.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:51

It's taking all of my energy to not make a rear-end joke right now.

But I really like the look of this car from behind.

CAcoalminer > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/10/2014 at 13:51

It definitely is refreshing to see an automaker take this stance.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro
10/10/2014 at 13:52

Just do it. I don't judge, much.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:53

AMG, the Honey Badger of the Automotive World since 1967.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:53

I was not prepared for that response.

I do not have a joke prepared.

CAcoalminer > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/10/2014 at 13:54

Basically.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro
10/10/2014 at 13:55

You're a disappointment, Brian. You must be ready for anything.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:56

I do have this, but it's not much:

Kinja'd!!!

Oh Elon!

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro
10/10/2014 at 13:58

I'll accept it.

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 13:58

THE GODS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED

*bows*

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 14:03

I forgot that engine is 4L. For some reason I thought it was bigger than that and too heavy for their smaller cars. I guess I kept thinking of it as an engine that was more similar to the big TT V8 that Mercedes uses in their larger sedans because Audi hasn't used their 4L V8 in their smaller cars yet (or have they?).

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 14:05

Damn you BMW!

Manuél Ferrari > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/10/2014 at 14:06

I think this is the first car ever that will truly compete with the 911. The Corvette has often been the better performance car but it has never been able to steal many customer's from the 911's core demographic.

But the AMG GT is fast enough and classy enough to steal sales from the country club crowd.

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 14:08

Nope. RS4 and 5 use a 4.2L V8.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 14:09

I sure hope so, I'd love to see these things blasting down the Autobahn. I see about 11 Porsches and 7 e90 M3s a day, I need a change-up!

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 14:09

Indeed.

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 14:09

Yeah that's what I thought - they still use the N/A V8 that's also in the R8

Audi needs to get that 4L TT V8 into more cars pronto!

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 14:10

I think they will because of its power and efficiency potential.

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer
10/10/2014 at 14:12

Then Audi and Mercedes can have performance car battles! Quattro vs. AMG. TT 4L V8 vs. TT 4L V8. Let the best Germans win!

Manuél Ferrari > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/10/2014 at 14:13

Haha my two cars are as common as Camrys over there!

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 14:15

I can't wait!

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Manuél Ferrari
10/10/2014 at 14:18

I hardly see any Camrys out here.

Manuél Ferrari > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
10/10/2014 at 16:49

Haha I was wondering about that. They are crazy common in California. But luckily you don't see a ton like we do.