The Greatest Mercedes Supercars Of All Time

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The Mercedes-AMG GT is a pure example of a sports automobile. The AMG GT captures the essence of the legendary Mercedes sports cars with its breathtaking proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces, and flowing lines. The GT has the perfect balance of good looks and brains.

The Mercedes-AMG GT features traditional rear-wheel-drive proportions. The front-mounted V8 biturbo engine provides excellent weight distribution, the foundation for responsive handling. A long hood with prominent power domes, a greenhouse set far back, massive wheels, and a wide rear end all contribute to the one-of-a-kind design.

The GT's 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine was built from the ground up. It has the trademark V8 engine sound, lightning-fast reaction, and massive pulling power. AMG GT's "hot inside V" and dry sump lubrication were the first in the sports car industry. Specialists refer to the engine layout, in which two turbochargers are housed within the V rather than on the exterior of the cylinder banks, as a "hot inside V."

The advantages of this layout include a compact engine, optimal turbocharger performance, and reduced exhaust gas emissions because of the close-coupled catalytic converters' optimal airflow. The AMG GT rockets from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reaches 192 mph.

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As the company's flagship model, the SLS introduced Gullwing doors into the Mercedes lineup and replaced the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, whose manufacture was discontinued.

It's been claimed that the SLS's architecture was initially intended for the fourth-generation Viper, but Mercedes-Benz ended up with the project after Daimler/Chrysler split in 2004. The M159 V8 engine, created especially for motorsports applications, is used in the takes. The engine was advertised as a 6.3 in commemoration of the Mercedes-Benz M100 despite having a 6208 cc displacement.

The new SLS's heart is a potent eight-cylinder engine made by Mercedes-AMG. One of the most powerful sports cars in its class, the SLS AMG's finely tuned 6.3-liter V8 engine produces 571 horsepower. The normally aspirated engine produces 479 lb-ft of torque. The "Gullwing" has an electronically limited top speed of 197 mph and speeds from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.

The V8 high-revving engine, known internally as the M 159, has undergone extensive reengineering compared to the entry-level M 156 engine. It features every characteristic of a potent race engine. The overall vehicle concept aims for a low center of gravity with the low powertrain-axle connection and the stiffness-relevant bodyshell construction, kept as low as possible.

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The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren heralded the return of Mercedes-Benz's love for high-performance sports vehicles and the continuation of the SLR's illustrious history. This enthusiasm for cars runs deep, and it finds expression in the Uhlenhaut Coupe.

The 21st-century SLR connects the past and the future through a modern reinterpretation of the original SLR's design cues and details from the 2003 Formula 1 Silver Arrows, bringing state-of-the-art motorsport technology to the road just as the original SLR Coupe did in 1955. The super sports car is a showpiece for the combined talents of Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner, McLaren, in creating a high-performance sports automobile.

Like its iconic forerunner from 1955, this SLR uses cutting-edge technologies. AMG engineers used nearly three decades of motorsport experience and Mercedes-Benz's strict requirements to design the powertrain. After significant concept work, they chose an 8-cylinder design with a 5.5-litre displacement, 90-degree cylinder angle, screw-type compressor, and five-bearing crankshaft.

The result is 626 horsepower and 573 lb-ft of torque. With such power under the hood, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 207 mph.

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The Mercedes-AMG Project One is a roadgoing adaptation of the Formula One car that has helped Lewis Hamilton win six world championships and seven constructors' championships since 2014. The Mercedes-AMG ONE is the most stunning, state-of-the-art, street-legal race car out of Affalterbach in its 55-year history.

The Mercedes-AMG ONE demonstrates that the mechanics and technology of a current F1 car can be adapted to a street automobile with its E Performance hybrid hypercar technology. It utilizes a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 block as its primary motor, just like Lewis Hamilton's race car. The engine division of the Mercedes-AMG F1 team built the block at Brixworth, England, which is close to Northampton.

Like an F1 car, the AMG One has a drag reduction system (DRS) that can be activated with a button to alter the AMG One's body's aerodynamic properties based on the selected driving mode (Highway, Track, or Race).

The combination of the 1.6-liter V6 combustion engine, turbocharger, four electric motors, and 11,000 rpm (1,000 fewer than the Formula One car) yields 1,200 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque.

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To take on rivals like Ferrari and Porsche in the FIA GT Championship, Mercedes-Benz developed the CLK GTR. The prototype was finished in time for the 1997 season, and it was made by mashing together a CLK racer and some road car trimmings.

Mercedes-Benz was obligated to create 25 road-legal homologation versions despite canceling the 1999 GT1 class since the company had already made promises to buyers. Customer vehicles were equipped with a 6.9-liter V12, although some ordered their car or upgraded with the 7.3-liter engine.

The massive 6.9-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine powering the CLK GTR produced 612 hp and 571 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 214 mph and needs just 3.8 seconds to accelerate from a complete stop to 60 mph. It is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable vehicles ever produced by German automakers.

The interior was very well appointed with a bespoke instrument cluster, a leather-clad steering wheel with an integrated airbag, air conditioning, an audio system, adjustable pedals, four-point seat belts, and luggage pods with a set of seven suitcases.

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The new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe borrows much of its brains and muscle from the SL roadster. The new GT Coupe is longer, wider, and has a longer wheelbase than before, but the big news is its standard all-wheel-drive system—something the AMG GT has never offered before. Buyers can get any engine they want in their GT, as long as it's a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8.

The difference between the GT55, which produces 469 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, and the GT63 which busts out 577 ponies and 590 pound-feet of torque will be heard and felt. The new GT Coupe features trick chassis components such as a hydraulic anti-roll system and rear wheel steering to help improve handling, making it all the better for chasing down Porsche 911 Turbos on the track.

Remember what you loved about the AMG GT and throw the rest away. The redesigned 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe has a familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 powerplant, but new trim levels and standard all-wheel drive. It's longer, has a larger interior, offers more cargo space, and has a current on-sale date of mid-2024.

Why We Picked It:

The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series represents the pinnacle of the AMG GT lineup, combining extreme performance with advanced aerodynamics and engineering, making it one of the most powerful and track-focused cars Mercedes has ever built. Unveiled in 2020, this high-performance beast is designed to deliver a thrilling driving experience and set new benchmarks for AMG's capabilities.

The AMG GT Black Series is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces an astonishing 720 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. This engine is more powerful than any other V8 in AMG's history and has been heavily modified, featuring a flat-plane crankshaft that enables quicker throttle response and a more aggressive exhaust note. This power allows the GT Black Series to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 202 mph. Visually, the AMG GT Black Series looks aggressive and track-ready, with its wide stance, prominent front grille, large air intakes, and extensive use of carbon fiber.

Top Gear praised the GT Black Series for its impressive engineering and performance capabilities, describing it as “an absolute weapon on the track.” They were impressed with its ability to deliver a thrilling driving experience while maintaining a level of refinement that makes it drivable off the track as well. Car and Driver highlighted the car’s extreme power and cornering abilities, noting that the AMG GT Black Series “blurs the line between road car and race car.” They were particularly impressed with how Mercedes-AMG managed to make such a track-focused car feel controlled and responsive.