Hello everyone, I want to discuss with you the chassis structure of the C192 AMG GT/ R232 SL, Is the their chassis based on the C-Class platform?
First of all, Mercedes-Benz admitted in its publicity that this generation of SL and GT share the same chassis structure, but there is no further explanation of the origin of this generation of chassis structure. Mercedes-Benz talked a lot about the various cutting-edge technologies used in the chassis of the previous generation of AMG GT and released a lot of media promotional materials. However, Mercedes-Benz rarely promoted the chassis information of this generation of Mercedes-Benz AMG GT/SL.
In the Youtube channel Throttle House, they made a video comparing the old and new AMG GTs. They pointed out that the Transaxle structure of the old AMG GT was abandoned in the new generation, the gearbox was changed from rear to front, and the engine was changed from dry sump M178 back to M177, And hinted that the new GT/SL chassis is actually based on the previous generation C-Class.
This is quite convincing to me, because when the new SL/GT was released, the large screen in the center console that was hard to ignore reminded me of the C-Class at first glance.
So I did some further research and the interior designer of the new SL/GT commented on social media a few years ago when the C-Class was launched, He said the interior of the new C-Class was developed simultaneously with the SL and GT, The time period is approximately 2016-2017. The air-conditioning vents on the new C-Class were originally designed for the SL and GT, which can be confirmed from the sketches shared by Gorden Wagener on social media. Why should the interior of a sports car and that of a four-door family car be designed at the same time and even interchange parts?
Then, doing further research, I saw a photo of an AMG GT (coupe) road test car with the tail label GT50, which is not released anywhere. Some people said that this is the inline 6-cylinder engine version that will be supplied exclusively to the Chinese market. Why is Mercedes-Benz willing to develop a new powertrain for the Chinese market, when the sales volume is not high? I wonder if Mercedes-Benz can directly transplant the L6 powertrain from CLE53 (also based on the C-Class chassis) at a low price.
In addition, I found that the new AMG GT COUPE/SL are both produced in the Bremen factory, same as CLE and C-Class. The previous generation AMG GT was produced at the Sindelfingen plant along with the S-Class and E-Class.
For me, it is not a bad thing for Mercedes to use the C-Class chassis to develop the GT/SL. After all, I don’t need a hardcore track car, but a luxurious and practical daily car. But if the CLE63 will also be equipped with a V8 engine and can be obtained at a cheaper price, then I may have to reconsider my choice of car, especially if they are developing on the same chassis.
If you have more reliable information, please share it.
First of all, Mercedes-Benz admitted in its publicity that this generation of SL and GT share the same chassis structure, but there is no further explanation of the origin of this generation of chassis structure. Mercedes-Benz talked a lot about the various cutting-edge technologies used in the chassis of the previous generation of AMG GT and released a lot of media promotional materials. However, Mercedes-Benz rarely promoted the chassis information of this generation of Mercedes-Benz AMG GT/SL.
In the Youtube channel Throttle House, they made a video comparing the old and new AMG GTs. They pointed out that the Transaxle structure of the old AMG GT was abandoned in the new generation, the gearbox was changed from rear to front, and the engine was changed from dry sump M178 back to M177, And hinted that the new GT/SL chassis is actually based on the previous generation C-Class.
This is quite convincing to me, because when the new SL/GT was released, the large screen in the center console that was hard to ignore reminded me of the C-Class at first glance.
So I did some further research and the interior designer of the new SL/GT commented on social media a few years ago when the C-Class was launched, He said the interior of the new C-Class was developed simultaneously with the SL and GT, The time period is approximately 2016-2017. The air-conditioning vents on the new C-Class were originally designed for the SL and GT, which can be confirmed from the sketches shared by Gorden Wagener on social media. Why should the interior of a sports car and that of a four-door family car be designed at the same time and even interchange parts?
Then, doing further research, I saw a photo of an AMG GT (coupe) road test car with the tail label GT50, which is not released anywhere. Some people said that this is the inline 6-cylinder engine version that will be supplied exclusively to the Chinese market. Why is Mercedes-Benz willing to develop a new powertrain for the Chinese market, when the sales volume is not high? I wonder if Mercedes-Benz can directly transplant the L6 powertrain from CLE53 (also based on the C-Class chassis) at a low price.
In addition, I found that the new AMG GT COUPE/SL are both produced in the Bremen factory, same as CLE and C-Class. The previous generation AMG GT was produced at the Sindelfingen plant along with the S-Class and E-Class.
For me, it is not a bad thing for Mercedes to use the C-Class chassis to develop the GT/SL. After all, I don’t need a hardcore track car, but a luxurious and practical daily car. But if the CLE63 will also be equipped with a V8 engine and can be obtained at a cheaper price, then I may have to reconsider my choice of car, especially if they are developing on the same chassis.
If you have more reliable information, please share it.
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