2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S

Mercedes-Benz wants to play with Porsche 911 and Audi R8 and the long-nosed AMG GT S is just the machine to do it in. For those looking to explore it’s lofty limits, track time is highly advised. Tom Voelk reviews the 2016 AMG GT S.

[@2quick2come]

he is one guy you cant get mad at, his reviews are really nice.

[@Arinis.ltd.]

Man your reviews are informative, yet simple.. amazing work

[@mojojojo911]

Tom! thank you for another awesome video. I wish you all the best. love to see passionate reviewers talking about cars and not just entertainers.

[@Sell865com]

Glad you've left your day job because these reviews are awesome! Keep up the good work.

[@TheHelghast1138]

The church and state comment was awesome! Really great vehicle, amazing engine, again another fantastic review!

[@ivanb05]

Subscribed not to long ago. Always looking forward to your reviews. Cant wait to see what you can do with the extra time now.

[@dcharizard91]

Oops...mistake at 1:09...Audi R8, not A8. Love the reviews though. Keep up the good work!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

D'oh! Yes, of course. This will haunt me...

[@usandutz]

:)))

[@jacksonboyd]

Lol, I noticed that too! Thought it was some knew car that I never heard of.😂

[@iloveqatar]

Fantastic video. Nice close up shots. People forget to do that often in videos. This is what people want to see !

[@sokthearrith]

This channels going to blow up! Great reviews!

[@KhalilCora]

Excellent review Tom as always.

[@Babychoocho]

Congrats Tom. Livin' the dream!

[@thomastalks3841]

Wow another great video! Since the introduction of the drone footage your videos have been taken to a new level (pun not intended). Great work! You are my guilty pleasure!

[@JohnSmith-rx2nd]

Great review Tom! Love it

[@Sanpedranoazul]

As always Excellent review!!! Love the Caddy 😆

[@matthewlongtin4148]

Great review! I love the end, showing the dedication and time put in for the perfect take.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks Matthew. Yeah, people area always surprised when they find out how long it takes to shoot these. They shouldn't be though. Adding production elements like the drone and slider shots add a lot to the look but are a time suck. Fun though!

[@matthewlongtin4148]

+Driven Car Reviews Keep up the great work! I enjoy watching these.

[@saifashfak.9985]

One of my favs!!

[@BryceLovesTech]

Love your videos keep up the good work

[@justrandomthings319]

Great review as always.

[@fatbaldandhappy]

Gorgeous work of art

[@mattevans4377]

Toilet Paper in the boot? This guy was ahead of his time ;)

[@FishGears]

great job as usual

[@elhussaingamal3513]

as always, great job mr. volk

[@yass123]

Good luck, Tom. All the best.

[@tede]

Wohooo, dedicated now. Best of luck sir!! #TeamVoelk

[@longhanfei]

great reviews

[@matthewalexander3891]

Fantastic review👌🏽

[@JohnSmith-rx2nd]

Also, love your little spiels at the end :)

[@shopwithaaron]

Good for you to pursue your dream job!! Keep up your great work!!

[@Brayant25]

I always enjoy all you reviews even on the cars I can't even afford to lease. Excellent job as always MR VOLK

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well, it's always fun to dream, right? Glad you're enjoying the reviews!

[@GeorgeCaramalac95]

Awesome car and awesome video!

[@atomicorang]

OMG! I just hate it when I find my " next favorite car"!! You are a natural car commentator Tom.. I loved everything about the AMG.. It is Bad ass!! It's very good to dream the American way.

[@ganariagente8958]

what. a. BEAUTIFUL track car.

[@Fluterra]

Nice review!

[@sameerjafri7]

I just picked up a gt s in basically the same configuration, needed that solarbeam yellow lol. Great review

[@kennethmartin8124]

Like ur review

[@epicmediocrity2603]

cool man...good luck for the next step...we'll be watching...;/

[@93455Driver]

The GT is more appealing to me than the SLS was - do not need gull, falcon or any bird anatomy doors. This is more of a track car than the SLS was despite the GT name. Merc interiors have been pushing Audi for top spot - they look great, but that Audi high tech gauge cluster is awesome. Good luck on the full car reviewing, great to do a job you really like.

[@John-yh7th]

Same the gt a more or a drivers car as well

[@ham645]

i like your review, that is all for today.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

High praise. Thanks.

[@AM4project]

Best of luck!

[@apheus27]

It would be neat if you did a, behind-the-scenes video on what it takes to produce these videos. I'm sure the viewers would love it.

[@duybankai]

Thanks boss

[@richardmoore5490]

Tom-I believe I own this very car you test drove. How about coming to Atlanta and doing an updated review on your thoughts now that the car has a few miles?

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Tom. Sweet car, wrong color for sure.

[@pauljordan7465]

Good on you , your dream job succeeded

[@Reli55]

Your right Tom, this Benz would be an instant classic. Love your Cadi ELR! Appreciate it more when you told how you and Martin do your stuff. Well done!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I think the GT S will be much more of a classic than my ELR but the Caddy was much more affordable. And 9 months later, I've still not put a tank of gas in it.

[@Reli55]

Driven Car Reviews​ That's a big savings and very good for the environment. Thinking to buy an ELR too. Quick question, does the new 2016 Chevy Volt battery compatible with the ELR? Just curious cause it has more power in it.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

The new Volt has a slightly different battery pack that will take the car 20 percent farther. The Volt is more practical too but I'm a sucker for design.

[@Reli55]

Driven Car Reviews Same here, love the concept design of the ELR. Thanks Tom, appreciate it.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

Such a great thumbnail!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And it's not a press handout either. Thank Driven photog Martin Campbell. He's a wizard!

[@FueledBy.Passion]

16 and 22 mpg vs 18 city 25 mpg on my 2011 Infiniti G37X daily sedan, not much difference. Love this car!

[@RidingWithJahv]

Youre the second person on YT today ive seen quit a job, Nice!

[@ricardocancino8022]

if you can only buy one?? lexus lc500 convertible or an amt gt c convertible? which is a better option? all things considered, price cost of ownership etc...?? any recommendations?

[@mohamedspecv2030]

How Fast? What’s Your Top Speed Tom

[@TheV6Guy]

Tom, the employees at Costco probably refer to you as the the toilet paper guy. "Heads up, the TP guy is back again." I'm sure you've developed a fine reputation there. Haha.

[@markmiguel9295]

3:23 I thought his head was gonna pop off when he stepped on the brakes....lol

[@SeerTrulth]

Tom, I'm 6'6". Will I fit? I'm thin at 200 lbs.

[@Lightningwolf0925]

How much is insurance for this car?

[@anmcclo9731]

how about four wheel disc break

[@camirocz]

Gaz mileage is actually quite good.I get great highway mileage cruising at 70 mph.

[@jamesdavies6120]

Explain the width

[@pierrejacoub8778]

Congrats on the big decision to leave your day job. If it means more of your reviews then that's a really great move!

[@ChristopherWalkenPUA]

sweet jesus

[@Kev50027]

A few notes: It's the Audi R8, not the A8 that you would compare this to. And proprietory isn't a word, it's proprietary. Good video though.

[@mohammadfarajzadehtehrani88]

waiting for your verdict on F pace

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I'm writing it right now. It will be at the New York Times website next Thursday. It will be another 3 weeks or so before it shows up here.

[@coureurdebois]

ugh, i still wish it had gull wing doors and a more masculine front end and tail lights not ripped off a 911... but its still not bad looking, cant wait for the AMG GTR.

[@AdamAus85]

Computer controlled engine mounts. I thought fluid filled ones would be as high tech as a part like that could get, lol.

[@mrbadx19]

i religiously play POWERBALL and MEGA, wouldn't mind one of these if i won :)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

If you win, remember me toiling away to make these videos. I don't ask much. A nicely equipped Porsche Cayman S in Graphite would do fine. Thanks!

[@mrbadx19]

Driven Car Reviews i have several guy fawkes masks, just buy a blond wig and i could be your evil twin, LOL

[@al3oqab128]

What Cadillac is that at 6:30 ?

[@gmman010983]

That's actually his Cadillac ELR.

[@iluvcakes19]

this car is basically a German viper

[@zmc6774]

So we won't see you on King 5 anymore? :(

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Nope. Never ever. I loved my time there but it's time to move on.

[@zkum16]

Was he a news anchor?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Ha! No, not an anchor. I was on occasionally for the car reviews. My main job there was actually as a photographer and editor for a show called Evening Magazine (though it would surprise story subjects when they recognized the camera guy as the car guy).

[@anthonycastro5402]

The GT S does NOT replace the SLS. just FYI. they are two totally different cars. the SLS replacement may come within 5 years if AMG still chooses to make it

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Hi Anthony, Speaking with the Mercedes folks to produce this piece, they spoke about it in that way.

[@anthonycastro5402]

+Driven Car Reviews yeah my AMG retail trainer which is head trainer for whole east coast emphasized a lot about the GT not being a replacement. Rumors are the SLS replacement is actually might battle between the P1, 918, etc.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

What can I say? All of our discussion about GT S was in relation to the SLS. BTW, I saw the GT R at Pebble Beach.

[@anthonycastro5402]

nice. it will be coming to my dealer tomorrow

[@krrk6337]

I wish your videos were longer, maybe 15min or so

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I find that a lot of people end up tuning out at around 6 or 7 minutes so I keep them this length.

[@David-kg5dk]

1:08 I'm sure you meant Audi R8 :)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

D'oh! Yes.

[@camirocz]

Audi R8 not A8 as you said.

[@cadsux]

Sigh...well I guess I'll have to settle with the Maisto 1/18 scale diecast model at Costco for $15. $30 at retailers.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And pick up some TP while you're there...

[@slavsloth5814]

3:23 - 3:30 I would hope not

[@ghostpsgaming5871]

Did he mean to say A8???

[@figarofigaritz889]

There has to be a huge discount to take one in that color... blek!

[@anmcclo9731]

no all wheel drive

[@headcas620]

Needs a manual transmission option.

[@maddogmccree88]

it has that option, one button away

[@iloveqatar]

On a separate note, if looking for an investor for your channel, please do get in touch.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

omg I want your jobs

[@SaintClutch]

from a distance its looks like a merc. lol? like doesn't look anything like a porsche nor a jaguar. the head light shape and dropped front end give it away. merc makes sports cars always have

[@Gohot229]

Mercedes really needs to ditch the paper plate size emblem for a more demure smaller one. It is SO look at me. We know it's a Mercedes....... The Maybach got it right....

[@gordongordon98]

Gohot229 have you seen the new front end 🤣🤣🤣. Now that is huge

[@venom5809]

No one buys this car, I am all over the country, Chicago, NYC, South Florida, Dallas etc etc and I have never seen one in my life, seen everything else including many Bugattis. I looked up the sales numbers and sure enough, they were like 50 a month, I assume that is a disaster.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It's not meant to sell in high numbers (though if it sells 50 a month it has already outsold the Veyron). That's apples to oranges though. For what it's worth I've seen three of them in Seattle and a half dozen when I was down at Pebble Beach recently. Keep looking! They're out there.

[@LilRick96]

I've seen 4 here in Maryland

[@burtonk14]

I've seen three in lowly Nova Scotia, where there's only one registered Model S.

[@hybridathlete8920]

I live in the northern Chicago suburbs and I have seen at least 5 different ones on the reg. I think it looks best in red.

[@inspiration_5877]

Well get me in to Harvard and get a Masters Degree and become a world class investor then we can talk

[@mbiz1072]

Lol looks nothing like a Porsche.

[@anmcclo9731]

so ugly its, pretty