Why buy a GT43 instead of GT63?
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Why buy a GT43 instead of GT63?
This is one of the first full review of the AMG GT43.
As said in the video. Differences between the top of the notch GT63 and the base GT43 are very minor in exterior and interior looks. Major differences are engine and exhausts.
Is the GT43 unnecesarry if you consider the CLS43 and CLS53?
As said in the video. Differences between the top of the notch GT63 and the base GT43 are very minor in exterior and interior looks. Major differences are engine and exhausts.
Is the GT43 unnecesarry if you consider the CLS43 and CLS53?
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The problem is that the car is a fast looking slow car.
4.9sec. to 100kmh (4.8 to 60); you'll be passed my many SUV's. And this car is well spec'd + CCB's so it will cost more than a base E63s. Performance is a key part of any AMG and a lowly A35 will blow past that car. That would feel embarrassing...
4.9sec. to 100kmh (4.8 to 60); you'll be passed my many SUV's. And this car is well spec'd + CCB's so it will cost more than a base E63s. Performance is a key part of any AMG and a lowly A35 will blow past that car. That would feel embarrassing...
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The problem is that the car is a fast looking slow car.
4.9sec. to 100kmh (4.8 to 60); you'll be passed my many SUV's. And this car is well spec'd + CCB's so it will cost more than a base E63s. Performance is a key part of any AMG and a lowly A35 will blow past that car. That would feel embarrassing...
4.9sec. to 100kmh (4.8 to 60); you'll be passed my many SUV's. And this car is well spec'd + CCB's so it will cost more than a base E63s. Performance is a key part of any AMG and a lowly A35 will blow past that car. That would feel embarrassing...
Let 'em pass! I'll be in the slow lane enjoying the ride
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Runs 11.5 with a 128mph trap per C&D. Never tested it yet via our Dragy but the GT models get faster as they pickup speed.
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When the GTS first came out, some of car magazines had it 0-60 at 3 seconds flat. Depends on many things.
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Any sources? I would be absolutely shocked if they figured out some magic trick to doing that, without silly things like rollout. Even with much better tires, the best 0-60 time I can manage is 3.5, and based on threads on the forum, most people on stock tires are around the 4s mark.
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Any sources? I would be absolutely shocked if they figured out some magic trick to doing that, without silly things like rollout. Even with much better tires, the best 0-60 time I can manage is 3.5, and based on threads on the forum, most people on stock tires are around the 4s mark.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mparison-test/
For those who don't want to read it all, here is a partial data panel. GTS is in the middle.
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This is one source. You can research others if you like:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mparison-test/
For those who don't want to read it all, here is a partial data panel. GTS is in the middle.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mparison-test/
For those who don't want to read it all, here is a partial data panel. GTS is in the middle.
Ah, yeah, C&D #s are bogus, they change their numbers are never accurate, as they use rollout and further change the number to simulated elevation.
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4MATIC is probably equivalent to an extra 200+ horsepower for 0-60, but it has higher drivetrain loss than RWD
Once traction is achieved, a RWD car with same horsepower will gain on and eventually pass a 4MATIC car with the same rated HP, since it is delivering more of it to the wheels
S63/S65 make a good example, the S63 is considered 'faster' because of its better 0-60 w/ 4MATIC, but the S65 will eventually pass it
Once traction is achieved, a RWD car with same horsepower will gain on and eventually pass a 4MATIC car with the same rated HP, since it is delivering more of it to the wheels
S63/S65 make a good example, the S63 is considered 'faster' because of its better 0-60 w/ 4MATIC, but the S65 will eventually pass it
