Video: Is the Mercedes-AMG GT a Porsche Killer?

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This is the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT, but they might as well have called it “The Porsche Killer.”

That’s what the GT is firmly aimed at: the Porsche 911. Not coincidentally, it’s about the size of Porsche’s famous 911.

It comes in 456 and 503 horsepower flavors. The higher rev count is in the GT S model, which spits out 479 lb-ft of torque, compared to the GT’s 443 lb-ft of torque.

It has an aluminum-intensive construction and seats two. Other highlights:

- Brand-new AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine

- The first Mercedes AMG sports car with internally mounted turbochargers: ‘hot inside V’

- 7-speed dual-clutch transmission

- Zero-to-60 in 3.7 seconds

- Top speed of 193 miles per hour

- AMG Dynamic Exhaust System with a variable vane that is controlled electronically

The 2016 Mercedes AMG GT sports car, as unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 2014. Screenshot from video.
The 2016 Mercedes AMG GT sports car, as unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 2014. Screenshot from video.