2018 Mercedes AMG GT C First Drive Review

[@lexlawless]

This is the best review of the AMG GT C period

[@Kromer0]

Glad to see Alex reviewing nicer and nicer cars with the same professionalism as before

[@ericspeltier]

Funny how the SL _was_ the SuperLight, and now the GT is the superlight.

[@GIGABACHI]

Money be DAMNED . . . C'MON LOTTERY ! Good work, Mr. Alex !

[@NovieBigSad]

This is an astoundingly informative review. Great work, as always

[@AwlrightProductions]

Beautiful looking car. Great review as always Alex!

[@jannis2072]

Great review, as always!

[@CARS_AT_100]

that brown stitching is so delicate and to the point

[@jannis2072]

CARS AT 100 That's what I thought, too

[@LlyleHunter]

Alex, your reviews are so thorough and well written I have to say that I think that you're the best automotive journalist in the game possibly only paralleled by Csaba Csere when in the prime of his career.

[@SonOfTamriel]

This is considered a front mid-engine car. Beauty

[@kattine1]

I haven't even seen the video, but being a GT C, it already deserves thumbs up!

[@jeffnnj]

Best GT review I've seen. Much thanks!

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

They didn't want to put those bumpers in the rear too...but they must due to US traffic laws unfortunately.

[@subjer0]

Sexy ass car 11.9 mpg holy shit! Well if you can afford this car, money for gas would be the least of your concerns

[@tikodavenport5427]

Von Ace don’t understand why supercars have such disgusting MPG. I get that if you can afford the car you can afford the gas, but it’s still ridiculous.

[@Arctice36]

Tiko Davenport more power means more fuel

[@venom5809]

I really love the AMG GTs, just never see them on the the road ever and I go all over, like literally never. I finally did see a coupe this year and it was actually in Toronto, not here in America.

[@joepah51]

How many GTC buyers would look at videos like this?

[@savanpanchal6929]

I love your extensive reviews. I end up going to dealership knowing more than person trying to sell the car. Can you please do review of new 2018 E400 Coupe? Keep up the good work.

[@Vl-ko9iq]

In case you are interested I have S65 Coupé and GTc . I can compare . Both cars are super good. Coupé is for winter and Roadster for summer. Thank you for review.

[@jonathanjackson9208]

Absoulty stunning

[@FlyinGato]

I think the AMG GT needs a complete overhaul to compete with the new batch of semi supercars. Would be fun to run against one on the track though, think my Type R can compete? haha (probably not, but would be fun!)

[@porscheguy09]

The Corvette and just about every modern Ferrari uses a transaxle. So does most Aston Martins and the older Porsche 924,944 and 928. A transaxle is more common than you think.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

What's unique about this one is the orientation. Most rear transaxles are RWD transmissions bolted onto a rear axle. I'd call that "almost a transaxle". The GT however truly uses an integrated transmission and axle where there are actually transmission components on both sides and the whole thing is in one case. The gear sets are on one side of the axle, clutch packs on the other, etc.

[@TassieLorenzo]

It's a transverse gearbox, Alex? A bit like the old Ferrari F1 cars in the early 90s?

[@bobill2169]

Excellent Review - Thanx

[@hockeymann88]

Great looking car. I think Mercedes is sand bagging on the torque output. Maybe they are protecting the transmission. The output seems low for a turbo 4 liter V8. Really sexy car though. Or as Alex would say, a hoot and a half. You don't hear that every day.

[@Sylphin]

Hey Alex! Thank you for a great video yet again; I have been a huge fan for many years. Last year I asked you a question and you very graciously responded, and I was in regards to your reasons for not covering any Mitsubishi products. I do believe your answer was due to market share and wanting to cover vehicles that more people would shop for, which I totally understand and respect. I am wondering, however, if this Mercedes (which I’m a huge fan boy for as well) fits that very criteria, and if the Mitsubishi line up, or the Tesla line up that I’m VERY VERY interested in you covering, in fact meets your own criteria. Would you be willing to cover Mitsubishi products in the near future? Lancers and Outlanders (both normal and Sport/RVR models) are really quite popular. Will you also be touching the Tesla’s any time soon? I really can’t wait for your review of a Model S it especially a Model 3!! (Even their upcoming pickup that has yet to be revealed!)

[@goons123flofy]

This a great review! Thank you Alex

[@luxuriousliving4172]

AWESOME JOB ..

[@trebors386]

cheaper then GTR Nismo and looks better

[@xivix6710]

Trebor S Agree, GTR is too outdated now. Will see what Nissan will make of the new R36

[@trebors386]

R36 Nismo will be at least 250k for a Datsun nice Datsun tho

[@khoaphan8490]

Even though I love the regular GTR, Nissan messed up big time with the Nismo. Way too overpriced.

[@CARS_AT_100]

you also get a brand here

[@okeyezeilo6187]

Why the heck haven't they given the engine the same tune as in the E63s? This thing needs those 50 odd horses. I'm certain the chassis can take it...

[@seinsmeld13]

Well done.

[@e.simons6964]

Love it! But I too would rather have a S class coupe!

[@davidwolf226]

I would have to agree with you, Alex, about the Lexus claim with the LC as a direct competitor to this AMG. For myself, that claim doesn't mean a thing since I would much rather drive the LC simply due to the more comfortable ride, not to mention the reliability of the Lexus brand.

[@layupfilms4664]

Guys like you can safely hide on the internet. Mercedes owners will laugh if you said that shit outloud

[@sidhu704]

Lol, no they won't, Lexus is actually a whole lot more reliable than the Merc.

[@user-li1mj1jx2j]

AMG GT C costs twice as much, 80 HP more than the LC. Also, I have never read a statement from Lexus comparing these two cars.

[@killacamfoo]

No one with the money buys a car like the GT-C for its reliability. It ain't a civic.

[@barrytan56]

Lexus... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bird718]

i just started seeing these on the road, hardtop version that is. if i was in that market i would go with the 911 turbo or R8, mercedez S class coup convertible. why buy a car thats trying to be the 911 when you can buy the 911? R8 is exotica and the S class coupe convertible is sporty with ultra luxury and the convertible i saw yesterday looked very serious.

[@rajpopat3384]

I expected 4 wheel drive with switching option

[@raupenimmersatt6906]

Gi No hate but this thing is not light

[@Fluterra]

Suspension is actually very comfortable in C. More than a C63 or E63.

[@kolyan1980]

Im here for the Doug's score..

[@onewayofliving]

12 mpg? wow.. That is terrible. My M159 engine in the SLS gets pretty much around 18mpg (combined). I thought the smaller engine would be far better. If you are cross shopping the Sclass coupe, then one isn't really looking for a sports car but a GT.

[@MrJusmobile]

Which 911 are you talking about? there are so many different models. For that reason, "I'm out!!" Please be specific. 911's really vary in all specs.

[@teamsalvation]

What a beauty!!

[@thibeaumussen]

0:23 ??? you say rear wheel drived but it is a 4matic no ?

[@ThatWasherNerd]

Jeez, I didn't know you calculated scores that low...

[@cadsux]

On this dreadful Oct 2017 weekend of non-stop 2018 Honda Accord turbo videos, hooray to Alex for reviewing this lovely vehicle. Oh yeah...the Lexus LC500 definitely doesn't complete here, nor against the British coupes. I feel the Lexus coupes (RCF and LC500) are stylish but overpriced, but I commend them for having n/a V8 coupes.

[@LilRick96]

cadsux I don't believe the LC is too overpriced imo, the design and quality and craftsmanship is pretty damn great. I would say it should start in the $85K and up range. Now the LS, is probably the biggest steal in the in the Big dog luxury sedan segment.

[@cadsux]

The LC that everyone has been admiring is the $101K version. The RCF has proven otherwise, with it's dismal sales & up to $30k in depreciation in such a short time. Don't get me wrong, I'd love these coupes to succeed, but the pricing is hurting it.

[@LilRick96]

cadsux Yeah I've never been a fan of the RC, seems too outdated and bland compared to it's rivals,

[@iceplanetchris2052]

please review the audi r8

[@carljernstedt6603]

I just ordered my GT-C

[@aaronkoch3273]

Ok, what am I missing? This is a "super light" car? I have a used rental v6 mustang convertible. It's curb weight is 10 pounds less than this. It seats 4, and is also a convertible. Engine power is waayyyy different, but displacement is close. There are no exotic materials in my car other than front fenders and hood being aluminum..

[@SDav21]

Aaron Koch Well for one this has German engineering so everything is solid. A Mustang is well....just a Ford and all that plastic and lower level of engineering automatically makes it lighter.

[@cadsux]

2016 Consumer Reports Reliability Ratings of 30 car brands. Ford #17, MB #21. German cars are great at looking & feeling solid on the outside, but inside, cheap internal components and added sensor modules that need replacement, like the plastic impellers in the water pumps. In other cars they're metal and never need replacing. Dual clutch/ZF transmissions are fast, but expensive when problems arise. 2 spark plugs per cylinder! MB cars = "money pits". Sophisticated = expensive repairs.

[@cadsux]

Also, the Mustang at 189" long is midsized, while the GT C at 179" long is compact. This thing weighs as much as a fully optioned V8 Mustang GT premium. If it wasn't a convertible, I'd say it's the sound insulation.

[@SDav21]

cadsux They are not money pits if people look after such advanced machines like the manufacturer intended instead of cheaping out on after market cheap nonsense when the car is out of warranty. They drive as well as a car can drive because it is properly engineered. All the parts that make it drive well like the suspension is just that bit more refined and thicker than all others. It is easily felt when driving for example a Lexus GS or similar Infiniti and then an E Class. The 2 Japanese cars feel insubstantial while the German car feels rock solid even after many many years.

[@cadsux]

The surveys for reliability, cost of ownership, maintenance, etc., are based on stock/unmodified models, and the breakdown & service of those original components. I don't think Ford owners take better care of their cars, nor have better aftermarket parts than MB. Back to Mr. Koch's comment, more sophistication/refinement = more weight & higher replacement/service costs when those "rock solid" systems, such as the adjustable suspension, fail, and sooner than others.

[@ChrisMartin1]

Thats the car for me

[@Jia1337]

So basically all we found out is that the AMG GT - C belongs on the track, even if it has the top down.

[@bird271828]

Since I am very conservative, I will sign up for the budget version, that is, the $124,000 version :-)

[@LlyleHunter]

I liked the SLS

[@roywhiteo5]

I love the amg gt. low wide and round. Alex, have you been up to Mt Umunhum yet?

[@theevermind]

Light? It's 500 lb heavier than the Porsche.

[@InvestBetter.]

I don't like the new grille.

[@romel4life375]

Looks meh and sounds meh I rather have the jag with it's amazing sounding v8

[@ChristopherGeneva]

S63 coupe all day.

[@LelouchVelvet]

sexy color

[@adolfotuiza6641]

that is the engine of Lexus is made by Toyota

[@tinhinnh]

Looks nose heavy. For 180k, I like the R8 better

[@rainbowshulacorns3666]

It’s not

[@archerlucid]

Yeesh. So expensive, it should have had a better report card right?

[@incarswetrust]

Falling asleep

[@johnmccloskey7137]

S

[@sheridanbucket]

Those who are inclined to experience a 911 would not entertain the thought of purchasing this AMG GT C in its place. This is just a 'clown car' for posers wishing to appear as a Nürburgring nincompoop. If racetracks are where you spend all your time and monies, this isn't the car you would expend on the track, anyway. The heritage of Mercedes-Benz is not that of boy racers, but that of aristocrats traveling in quality and comfort. Mercedes is stupidly destroying their lineage of the SL, by dumping boatloads of R&D into their AMG lunacy. Had Mercedes-Benz have invested their attentions and innovations of this vehicle, into their SL lineage... then, they could compete with Porsche on the level in which Porsche struggles-- comfort. Ya spend a lotta money, ya want your butt to feel good as you get around town and country swiftly, butt comfortably.

[@SDav21]

sheridanbucket The SL is old now. A new one will come. You want comfort? There's an SL. This is a sports roadster. I don't see what you are complaining about.

[@sheridanbucket]

SDav21, the SL is the makers original "sports roadster" with a pedigree going back over 60 years. AMG was a niche tuning company, bought up by Mercedes-Benz about a decade ago, now overly applied across the entire product line! Even today's SL is saturated with AMG design elements and design cues (e.g. SL frontend styled by the AMG division, and AMG suspensions and wheel choices that your butt will only come to regret). Once upon a time, all the German makes worked hard to compete with Mercedes-Benz. Today, AMG has Mercedes working hard to compete with all the other German makes. That's the difference. ^^

[@SDav21]

sheridanbucket Well that is what the market wanted. More sport oriented cars. If they don't make a diverse product range how do you expect them to make enough money to develop, research, test and innovate in their cars? They wouldn't be able to build cars as well as they do the S Class and E Class and the SL (which is still luxurious) without selling other products to other target audiences. A manufacturer can't stay afloat doing one thing and the same thing over and over. Markets and trends and technology changes and they have to move with it. It's hard but they have to. For example I hate the current crop of electric cars out there. They are all just a big compromise and the electric thing is way too premature. They should have sorted out the charging times, range and weight of battery technology before applying it to vehicles where an ICE does a better job in those respects already. Now they are forced to bring out electric cars due to propagandist bullshit spewed by a certain manufacturer instead of first perfecting it like they should be. They HAVE to now bring an electric car to stay relevant especially to people who know nothing about cars (which seems like all people who buy electric cars don't). But that's just the unfortunate consequence of the market and where things go at certain points in time hard as it is to accept.

[@sheridanbucket]

The problem as I see it, SDav21, is that "sport oriented cars" is about all Mercedes has to offer to the market, these days! Even their S-Class and E-Class are saturated with AMG design elements and styling cues. As you say, "A manufacturer can't stay afloat doing one thing and the same thing over and over;" but, that is exactly what Mercedes is doing by applying AMG to everything. Seriously... they might as well change the name of the company to just AMG! If a proper Mercedes-Benz is what you want, then be prepared to buy one made before 2005. Mercedes-Benz builds a better car when they stop trying to be a Porsche, BMW or Audi. Just be a Mercedes-Benz.

[@SDav21]

sheridanbucket Well that's why they offer the options for Elegance, Avantgarde and AMG line. Most people CHOOSE the AMG line themselves because it looks better. So clearly the market has shown its preference. For me, I prefer the star on top of the bonnet like S Class. But for people who wamt something else, the good thing is Mercedes gives them a choice.

[@dtay8913]

50th like yay