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End of production of the Mercedes AMG GT

Is the Mercedes AMG GT performing its last dance? According to unofficial information, Mercedes will end production of the AMG GT at the end of the year, and orders are no longer being accepted.

The Mercedes AMG GT was first introduced in 2015 as a Coupé and Roadster version. It is powered by an AMG twin-turbocharged 4-liter biturbo V8 engine with 469 hp (350 kW) and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT dual-clutch transmission.

In July, Mercedes introduced the fastest version of this model. The AMG GT Black Series is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter engine with 720 hp (530 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km / h).

The closing of orders is the first sign of the imminent end of the story for Mercedes ’non-electrified model. One thing is for sure, due to increasingly strict restrictive measures regarding the exhaust emissions of the successor to the GT model, a plug-in hybrid powertrain will be launched.

Full electrification is not planned yet, and the “open air” body version is not expected either, because Mercedes-AMG will present a new generation of SL models for open-air fans before the end of the year.

There is no doubt that AMG specialists in Affalterbach are working hard on GT’s successor which should appear in 2023.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz Vito V300d and all-electric e-Vito

Among the many cars, VanSports has tuned the Mercedes-Benz Vito V300d and all-electric e-Vito vans.

The Vito V300d is equipped with the VP Spirit Aerodynamic Kit. The body is painted in a dark shade of green. The van is equipped with an adjustable suspension that allows 30 mm height lowering in ride, a new front spoiler, a rear apron and double exhaust pipes.

The V300d is powered by a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with an unknown number of horsepower. It rides on 20-inch wheels with 245/40 (front) and 275/35 (rear) tires.

The all-electric e-Vito is equipped with the same VP Spirit MK II kit as the V300d. The body is painted black with blue accents on the front and rear lips, and side skirts. It rides on the same 20-inch wheels with 245/40 (front) and 275/35 (rear) tires as the diesel model. It uses an adjustable suspension that allows 30 mm height lowering in ride, and also has a roof spoiler.

Other performance details, the Mercedes-Benz Vito V300d and e-Vito, are not yet known, nor how much the upgrade will cost.

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Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic and S-Class Edition 100

Celebrating a hundred years since the first production car of the German company Maybach, Mercedes has prepared limited editions called Edition 100. Behind the unique hand-painted bodies, the Cirrus Silver and Nautical Blue, are two limited Mercedes-Maybach models, the GLS 600 4Matic and the S-Class Edition 100. The cars are based on the S-Class and GLS models.

Inside, buyers of both models will be able to choose between Crystal White and Silver Gray Pearl interiors. The models offered by Mercedes-Maybach in recent years should satisfy even the most pampered customers who have been looking for their “luxury on wheels” in Rolls-Royce and Bentley models.

The GLS 600 4Matic SUV is powered by AMG’s 4-liter V8 biturbo engine with 558 hp (410 kW) and 538 lb-ft (730 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph in less than 5 seconds at a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

The S-Class Edition 100 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6-liter V12 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 664 lb-ft (990 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. Both models ride on forged 20-inch wheels with a chrome black finish.

Delivery of both models should begin in the first quarter of next year.

Source: Mercedes-Benz