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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 03:24 PM
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US AMG GT S No Rear Steering Option?
Was looking up the GT S and had me wondering, Rear Steering is an option in Europe for the GT S but couldn't seem to find anything about it at MBUSA and car sites. Is it not offered on US spec GT S?
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 03:41 PM
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Was looking up the GT S and had me wondering, Rear Steering is an option in Europe for the GT S but couldn't seem to find anything about it at MBUSA and car sites. Is it not offered on US spec GT S?
Nope. Not available.
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 03:52 PM
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What do we really miss out on not having Rear Wheel Steering?
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Rear wheel steering. It decreases over steering when taking curves faaaaaaaast.
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Haven't really read any reviews on the new GT S, but if it puts down power the same way as the previous GT S, then it would really be nice to have Rear Wheel Steering.
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That’s why they have the GTR
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Straight line racing is in affected. The GTR puts down power the same way....only in the rear and at low RPm.

Unless you are tracking and racing, doubt you will notice the back slip out under you. The GTS maintains contact with its negative camber. Undesteering starts at speeds of 90mph. I doubt you’re taking that many turns at over 90mph. Certainly, not on street driving.
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What do we really miss out on not having Rear Wheel Steering?
RWS increases agility and turn in speed.
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