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Mercedes-AMG, sports car and performance brand from Affalterbach, has launched two exciting roadster variants of the two-seater sports car into the region.
Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, is showcasing the car at the Mercedes-Benz showroom on Salwa road.
AMG GT C Roadster enhances the portfolio with a completely new model that, with an output of 410 kW (557 hp) and peak torque of 680 Nm, also makes it the most powerful. The active rear axle steering and the electronically controlled rear axle locking differential, in combination with the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension, ensures the AMG GT C Roadster delivers dynamic performance at the highest level.
At the heart of the AMG GT C Roadster is a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. At 410 kW (557 hp), the peak output is 35 kW (47 hp) above that of the AMG GT S and 20 kW (28 hp) below the Mercedes-AMG GT R. The maximum torque of 680 newton metres is available from 1900 to 5750 rpm, while a sprint from zero to 100 km/h is achieved in 3.7 seconds, and culminates in a top speed of 316 km/h.
Both Roadsters are transformed from coupés to open-top sports cars at the touch of a button and even on the go. The three-layered fabric roof with magnesium/steel/aluminium support structure opens and closes in around 11 seconds, and can do this at speeds of up to 50 km/h. Additional rollover protection is provided by an integrated aluminium cross-member with rollover bars.
By modifying the hardware and software, the developers have also adapted the seven-speed dual clutch transmission in a transaxle arrangement at the rear axle to the new power level of the Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster.
The transmission mode 'RACE is additionally available for the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster. This mode optimally adjusts the shift strategy of the dual clutch transmission to the needs of the racetrack very fast shift speeds and highly emotive engine sound are included. By pressing the separate 'M button in the centre console, the driver can activate the manual transmission mode in any drive mode. The AMG GT C Roadster is equipped with the AMG performance exhaust system as standard to obtain an even more emotive sound experience.
As standard the new Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster responds even more sensitively thanks to the active rear axle steering that had its debut in the Mercedes-AMG GT R. Once the speed of the AMG GT C Roadster exceeds100 km/h, the system turns the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels. This noticeably improves handling stability.
As standard, the AMG GT C Roadster is equipped with an electronically controlled locking differential at the rear axle which is integrated into the compact transmission housing. Its sensitive and rapid control elevates the physical handling limits to a new level.
The interior design echoes the design lines of the exterior. The dashboard places strong emphasis on width,the high beltlines, concave door panels, dynamically rising centre console and low seat position perfectly integrate the driver with the cockpit.
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