Mercedes-AMG GT S India launch press release

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24th November, 2015

Mercedes-Benz drives in the ‘World Performance Car

of the Year 2015’ in India: the stylish, dynamic and

sporty AMG GT S makes its India debut

Global accolades: AMG GT S is the ‘World Performance Car of the Year 2015’, and ‘Red Dot: Best of the Best" award winner for outstanding design quality and ground breaking styling among others

Combining driving dynamics and first-class racetrack performance with high day-to-day suitability, makes the AMG GT S an ideal sports car

The AMG GT S houses the first sports car engine with internally installed turbochargers ("hot inner V") and dry sump lubrication

AMG GT S’ hand crafted AMG 4.0 L V8 engine produces 375 kW (510 hp) of power and 650 Nm of torque | Zero to 100 km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds, top speed of 310 km/h

With a dry weight of 209 kg the new AMG V8 is also the lightest engine in its competitive segment

The AMG GT S boasts the lightest chassis in its segment with a weight of just 231 kg

10,000+ unique configurations possible with AMG GT S in India with “designo” customisation options: 7 exterior colour options | 6 upholstery options | 4 alloy wheel design options | 3 seat belt colour options | 4 trim options | 5 optional packages

Ultimate race car experience: AMG GT S features AMG Performance Steering Wheel, Electronic AMG rear axle differential lock, AMG ride control sport suspension, AMG Performance seats and AMG speed sensitive hydraulic steering


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Unmatched and individualised driving dynamics with five different AMG DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes: ‘Comfort’, ‘Sport’, ‘Sport +’, ‘RACE’ and ‘Individual’

The fully customized AMG GT S is priced at INR 2.40 Cr (ex-showroom Delhi)

New Delhi: India’s largest German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz today

launched the ‘World Performance Car of the Year 2015’ and Red Dot Design’s ‘Best of

the Best’ winner, the Mercedes-AMG GT S in India. The introduction of the Mercedes-

AMG GT S redefines the sports car segment in India by combining stunning design,

breath-taking proportions, luxurious appointments, unmatched driving dynamics and a

first-class racetrack performance with superb everyday practicality.

The quickest AMG in India yet and a sports car in its purest form, the AMG GT S was

launched in India by racing icon, Bernd Schneider and Roland Folger, Managing

Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, at T&T Motors’ exclusive AMG Performance

Centre in New Delhi. The launch of the quickest AMG in India was made special with

the presence of Bernd Schneider. Bernd Schneider is five-time DTM champion and with

43 victories, is the most successful DTM driver of all time. Bernd’s association with

Mercedes-AMG began since 1992 and his first win in a DTM Championship came in

1995. Bernd is also the most successful endurance racer, as in 2013 alone, he won the

24h race Nürburgring, the 24h race Spa, the 12h race Bathurst, the 12h race Abu Dhabi

and also winner of the 1000km race Nürburgring.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented,

“Mercedes-Benz was born on the race track and with the AMG GT S we have proven

yet again that, racing is in our DNA and we ‘Drive Performance’. This World

Performance Car of the Year strongly underlines Mercedes-AMG’s prowess in

developing a contemporary world-class sports car which also creates a whole new

benchmark in the luxury performance car segment. The AMG GT S is manufactured in

accordance to the brand’s motto of 'Handcrafted by Racers' – which perfectly

encapsulates our strong heritage and spirit of performance motoring. The AMG GT S


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with its globally acclaimed design, unmatched driving dynamics, and unparalleled

performance coupled with luxury and safety features makes it an unbeatable sports car

that a luxury sports car customer would cherish. With the new GT S, Mercedes-AMG

emerges even more aggressively as a dynamic sports car brand.”

Mr. Folger elaborated, “Mercedes-AMG has an unmatched presence in the

performance segment in India with as many as ten unique AMG products. The AMG GT

S has everything one would expect from an authentic sports car – from distinctive

styling with perfect proportions, powerfully shaped surfaces and flowing lines,

thoroughbred motorsport technology and optimum weight distribution. The launch of the

AMG GT S is the finest example of our ‘top of pyramid’ approach for the Indian market,

as we are presenting the most acclaimed product from our global portfolio. With the

AMG GT S, which is also the ‘World Performance Car of the Year’; we have yet another

winning product for India.”

Unmatched Performance:

AMG GT S’ AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine is a new development and the sporty heart

of the new Mercedes-AMG GT. The strengths of this innovative eight-cylinder includes

outstanding power delivery, systematic lightweight construction and high efficiency and

environmental compatibility. With an output of 375 kW (510 hp) and maximum torque of

650 newton metres, the new AMG V8 delivers performance at motor racing level.

First sports car engine with 'hot inside V' and dry sump lubrication

The new AMG V8 engine has two turbochargers which are not mounted on the outside

of the cylinder banks but rather inside the V configuration – which is known as a 'hot

inside V'. Dry sump lubrication allows the engine to be installed lower, which moves the

centre of gravity closer to the road and forms the basis for high lateral acceleration. The

AMG GT S’ engine is thus the world's first sports car engine with hot inside V and dry

sump lubrication. With a dry weight of 209 kg the new AMG V8 is also the lightest

engine in its competitive segment.


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AMG DYNAMIC SELECT Drive programmes:

The AMG DYNAMIC Select augments dynamism and agility of the AMG GT S, even

more. The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled

damping comes as standard on the Mercedes-AMG GT S. The driver can adjust the

damping characteristics by using the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive modes. Three

stages are available: "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport plus". The AMG RIDE CONTROL

sport suspension enables an exhilarating driving dynamics and the long-distance

comfort that is a hallmark of an AMG. The continuously active damping system

improves handling safety and ride comfort, depending on the speed, driving style, road

surface and the selected suspension setting.

Design: Embodies the sensual purity of sportiness and emotion

Exterior design: The Mercedes-AMG GT S reveals classic sports car proportions with

its very long bonnet and extremely short overhangs. Its lines and surfaces are

uncompromisingly puristic in design. An exciting interplay of flowing lines and curves

creates a trendsetting design of sensual purity that makes the Mercedes-AMG GT S a

dynamic sports car.

• Dynamic front section with low-drawn bonnet

• Front splitter in silver chrome, diamond radiator grille with pins in chrome,

ventilation grille in high-gloss black

• Sporty front apron with large cooling air intakes and large air inlets on either side

• Exterior mirror housings in vehicle colour

• Upright diamond radiator grille in black with central star

• LED High Performance headlamps in a sportily striking look

Interior design: The outstanding precision and a superior quality feel, thanks to the

finest materials with superb workmanship are characteristic of the AMG GT S’ interiors.

The extensive standard appointments, high level of day-to-day suitability, exemplary

safety and first-class entertainment make this sports car truly fascinating. Numerous

options enable the driver to enhance sportiness, exclusivity and individuality according


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to their very own personal tastes. From the AMG

Performance steering wheel in nappa leather

and the AMG instrument cluster with carbon-fibre-effect backplates, to the

sculptural lines of the instrument panel, every interior element contributes to the car's

overall sporty appeal.

• AMG sports seats in two-tone exclusive nappa leather upholstery options

• Embossed AMG crest in the armrest of the centre console

• AMG performance steering wheel

• AMG instrument cluster with red highlights and speedometer

• Dynamically dominant, upward sloping centre console form

• AMG Drive Unit in stylised V8 configuration with controls for all driving dynamic

functions: for example the AMG E-Select lever or the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT

Controller for selecting the 4 predefined transmission modes and an individually

adjustable mode

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission

The sporty transmission modes "S" and "S+" of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed

sports transmission have been enhanced yet further for the Mercedes-AMG GT S. The

additional transmission mode "RACE" has been configured in terms of responsiveness,

engine speed and shift times to deliver the ultimate in racetrack performance.

• 5 transmission modes: "C" (Comfort), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport Plus), I (Individual)

and "RACE" mode

• The transmission mode "RACE" has been configured in terms of responsiveness,

engine speed and shift times to deliver superlative racetrack performance

AMG Performance exhaust system

Emotionally appealing soundscape or discreet background noise, the adjustable

exhaust flaps of the AMG GT S allow the sound of the AMG Performance exhaust

system to be regulated to suit the driver's preference. The transmission mode selected

also influences the sound characteristics.


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Electronic AMG rear- axle differential lock

The Mercedes-AMG GT S features the AMG

rear axle differential lock which can adjust to defined locking ratios within milliseconds.

This delivers targeted improvements to traction, and also to driving stability in slaloms or

when changing lane at high speed.

• Variable locking effect in acceleration and deceleration mode

• The driven wheels benefit from outstanding traction at all friction levels

• Increased driving stability in slaloms or when changing lane at high speeds

AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension

The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with adaptive adjustable damping

provides three suspension modes. The driver is able to choose between "Comfort",

"Sport" and "Sport Plus" at the touch of a button, optimising the damping characteristics

for the current driving situation. The damping tuning is controlled individually for each

wheel and is dependent on the driving style, the road surface condition and the selected

suspension setting.

‘designo’ customization options for the AMG GT S: Upholstery:

• AMG nappa leather: Red pepper/black | AMG nappa leather: White Black • AMG Nappa Leather: Black/Silver Pearl

Trim:

• AMG Silver Chrome | AMG Carbon Fibre | AMG matt Silver Glass-Fibre • AMG matt Carbon Fibre

AMG Performance Seats:

• Nappa leather/DINAMICA Exclusive microfiber black with red stitching • Nappa leather/DINAMICA Exclusive microfiber black with yellow stitching • Nappa leather/DINAMICA Exclusive microfiber black with grey stitching

Alloy: The customer can choose between four alloy alternatives with red brake calipers

as standard:

• AMG cross-spoke forged wheels Painted matt black


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• AMG cross-spoke forged wheels Painted titanium grey

• AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels Painted matt black • AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels Painted in titanium grey

Colours

• Magnetic Black | Iridium silver | Brilliant Blue | Selenite Grey

• designo finishes: Hyacinth Red | Diamond White Bright | AMG Solar Beam

A safe sportscar to its core:

• Adaptive Brake Lights

• AMG high-performance composite braking system

• TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor

• PRE-SAFE® system

• Automatic child seat recognition (ACSR)

• 3 Stage ESP | 8 airbags

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About Mercedes-Benz India:

Established in 1994, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. pioneered the luxury car market in India and boasts of more than 129 years of cutting edge innovation in the luxury automobile industry globally. Set up in 2009, Mercedes-Benz India’s world class production facility is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. The production facility is among the fastest green-field operations ever to be created and is rated among the topmost assembly plants of Mercedes-Benz, globally. Since June 2015, Mercedes-Benz India also commenced production from its new expanded production facility located in the same premises. The production facility now carries an investment of INR 1000+ crores and has the largest installed production capacity for any luxury car maker in India. Mercedes-Benz India product portfolio comprises the locally produced Mercedes Maybach S 500, S-Class, E-Class, C-Class, CLA sedans and the GLA, GLE and the GL-Class SUVs. Completely Built imported cars portfolio includes the A-Class, B-Class, CLS, SLK, E-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Coupé, and the S 600 Guard a range of other Guard vehicles etc. The product portfolio also comprises the iconic off-roader Mercedes-AMG G 63 as well as a wide range of other Mercedes-AMG performance cars like the AMG CLA 45, AMG C 63 S, AMG E 63, AMG SLK 55, AMG S 63 Coupe, AMG GL 63, AMG ML 63, AMG S 63 and the AMG GLA 45.

Continuing its growth momentum into 2015, Mercedes-Benz India announced its philosophy for the year 2015 as the year of ‘Live the Best’, which is based on its brand philosophy of ‘Best or Nothing’. The growth strategy is built on 5 key initiatives with an aim to provide nothing but the ‘BEST’ to its customers, through BEST products, BEST operations, BEST touch points, BEST customer experiences and BEST corporate citizenship. ‘Live The BEST' which is the new driving philosophy for Mercedes-Benz India in 2015, aims to also achieve the objectives of growing a profitable and sustainable business in India and to further extend its customer focused approach.

The company has launched thirteen products, including some of the most awaited cars like the GLE, Mercedes-Maybach, the CLA, the new C 220 CDI, the new B-Class, the new E-Class. Cabriolet, the new CLS 250 CDI, the new S600 Guard, the S-Class Coupé, the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupé, Mercedes-AMG S 63 sedan, the AMG G 63 ‘Crazy Colour’ and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S. Mercedes-Benz India also inaugurated new dealerships in Chennai, Jamshedpur, Ghaziabad, Mangalore, Raipur, Calicut along with a new city showroom in Bangalore, Chennai and service outlets in Trivandrum, Chennai and Calicut. Mercedes-Benz inaugurated its highly exclusive AMG Performance Centre, in Hyderabad and Pune. There are five such high-end AMG Performance Centre in India, currently. Presently Mercedes-Benz India has 80 outlets across 39 Indian cities including 3 standalone Mercedes-Benz Certified outlets, making it the brand with the densest network presence in the luxury segment, in India.

Mercedes-Benz India registered a stellar 34% year-on-year growth by selling 10079 units in the Jan–Sep 2015 period. Mercedes-Benz for the second consecutive year has emerged as the ‘most awarded luxury car brand’ in India. The brand has won as many as 34 prestigious automotive awards conferred by different media houses across India, the highest won by any luxury automotive brand in India. In the Economic Times’ Brand Equity ‘Most Exciting Brands’ survey 2015, Mercedes-Benz emerged on top of the ‘Automotive four wheeler’ category and remained the topmost auto brand in the survey that comprised 100 brands in India across categories.