dpm7471

Other than the extra 50 or so HP, and the quoted 0.02 sec difference in 0-60 times, is there any here on this forum who have driven both the GT and GTS and if so, is there a big difference between the 2?

Any comments appreciated.

California John

There are numerous differences, often one can narrow the gap between them by ordering various packages to bring the GT closer to the GTS. I have not driven both. I have a GTS. This is the official dealer ordering guide (DOG) from Mercedes Benz. A close examination will reveal the differences:

GT DOG 7.11.2016.pdf

dpm7471

Thanks John, I'm still a bit confused about the differences.

Could this be explained more by one of our forum members? Thanks in advance.

AMG 17GT

OK so the short of it is the GT has a mechanical differential and cannot be ordered with an active dynamic suspension and no race start, other than that you can option out the GT exactly like the GTS.

IMO The GT rides a little better because I believe it has different multi Multimatic shocks than the GTS. But they might have made them the same in 2017.

dpm7471

Do you think there is a big difference in the handling?

AMG 17GT

Zero. My cars is on rails. Unless your tracking car there is no difference.

If your interest is in handling tracks than GTR is your car.

dpm7471

Did you lease yours? what kind of discounts did you get?

AMG 17GT

Ok DPM. You can't lease this car for any reasonable rate.

I bought it. Look at the other forums on sales.

Vic55

I think the GTS gets the Magnetorheological shocks which are the best shocks out there on car. On my Ferrari's of past and my Lambo I can clearly tell the difference in the compression and rebound along with the comfort of the way they work with the chassis and speeds. My GTS is a 16 and I don't know if the 17's kept them.

Bolaber

Where is this Sales forum that you speak of?

AMG 17GT

https://mbworld.org/forums/amg-gt-gt...er-2016-a.html

rsalco

Yep. Absolutely the best dampers available; they alone are worth the price bump for the 'S' model.

AMG 17GT

They are the same dampers in 2017 according to AMG tech at dealer.

rsalco

They are not on the '16. Entirely different. And frankly, I believe the tech you spoke to is mistaken. Current 2017 AMG website specs show different dampers.

AMG 17GT

Could you share the link?

rsalco

Go to the AMG website; compare the suspension descriptions for the 2017 standard GT and the S. GT specs make no mention of electronically adjustable suspension modes, the S does, in detail. Ergo, no magnetorheological dampers on the standard GT. I also have somewhere a shop manual e-file that gives different part nos. but I can't seem to find it [early-onset Alzheimer's.....tee-hee]

AMG 17GT

The 3 level adaptive suspension is available on GT as an option. It is electronically controlled. All good.

dpm7471

Ok, so I'm a bit confused and would like clarification as I am considering purchasing one of these.

Does the 2016 GTS have the upgraded suspension or is it just on the 2017?

AMG 17GT

Yes, 3 stage adaptive suspension standard on GTS and an option on GT.

The dynamic option is available as extra on GTS and has electro engine and transmission mounts tha IMO make ride harsh. This is not available on GT.

piano

I love to see a review for the 460hp GT, and wanna know real performance difference... And if "chip" the GT can bring the performance up to GTS (or a chipped GTS a) level... The eDiff and Magn ride suspension are not that deal breaker..

Vic55

I would think it would... much like a tuned 991 Turbo Non S vs a tuned 991 Turbo S; they are practically identical in performance give or take conditional changes.

Or remember the Benzes that had the Performance Packages with the hp and tq bumps vs the non PP cars; the tunes adjusted those differences as well. A tuned GT will be faster than a non tuned GTS.

AMG 17GT

This has been posted before ...but tunes will be identical.

Here is GT review


http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-d...t-review/34742

AMG 17GT

See below

piano

Thx you!

Well, so if going to tune the car anyway, Then make more sense to go with the GT than GTS even GTC .... With some options added to the GT, still $12 to 15k diff ... And 3000mile is max to put in a year.

AMG 17GT

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