SL/R232: 2024 AMG GT
08-26-2023, 08:04 PM
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08-26-2023, 08:11 PM
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It is good to complain especially if manufacturers listen, for example Porsche brought back the inline-6 in the Cayman when fans weren't pleased with them removing it, it doesn't help when the four cylinder wasn't more efficient either.
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That is true, you are right but at least it revs to 8K for the GT4 and 9K for the GT4 RS, unless that was also standard on the non GT trim prior to the turbocharged four cylinders?
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I believe the old 981 Boxster and Cayman engines revved to 7800rpm. The Boxster and Cayman have never been cheap, but they were a fun way to have a more "affordable" Porsche sports car with a howling flat-six. Now you pretty much are stuck with a 6-figure minimum to get a flat-six in a 718 or 911. And the 718 will soon be gone in the way of the next-generation EV 718.
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I believe the old 981 Boxster and Cayman engines revved to 7800rpm. The Boxster and Cayman have never been cheap, but they were a fun way to have a more "affordable" Porsche sports car with a howling flat-six. Now you pretty much are stuck with a 6-figure minimum to get a flat-six in a 718 or 911. And the 718 will soon be gone in the way of the next-generation EV 718.
Yes I heard about Cayman and Macan going fully electric indeed, oh well, from ICE straight to electric and didn't bother going mild-hybrid first. I mean that explains why the Macan got an additional facelift for this generation.
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Looks like the 2025 GT 43 is revealed with RWD and 416 hp. So more than the SL 43 and less weight (I am assuming?) than the SL 43 because of no 4MATIC?
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GT63 - great car that performs/handles exceptionally well for its weight, but to damn expensive. The Gt also offers a few lux touches that the BMW doesn't i.e. pano roof, massaging seats etc. but does not offer a carbon roof ala the BMW. MB priced these things during the stimulus/PPP induced spending craze and their economists thought it would never end...not. Looks are certainly subjective but seeing and driving both in person I can say the MB wins in the looks dept, especially when it's in the classic MB silver/black with the split spoke black rims with machined silver lip...yummy. Performance was a bit disappointing esp. for the M8 (121 mph traps seems off to me), and the AMG's output appears to be way underrated by about 75 hp for the #'s it produced with its heft comp'd to the BMW's.
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08-06-2024, 08:43 AM
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The BMW M8 has an electronically limited top speed. The 2025 BMW M8 Competition Convertible has a top speed of 155 mph, but with the M Drivers Package and performance tires, it can reach 190 mph.
The BMW M8 has an electronically limited top speed. The 2025 BMW M8 Competition Convertible has a top speed of 155 mph, but with the M Drivers Package and performance tires, it can reach 190 mph.
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AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
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Great vid.
GT63 - great car that performs/handles exceptionally well for its weight, but to damn expensive. The Gt also offers a few lux touches that the BMW doesn't i.e. pano roof, massaging seats etc. but does not offer a carbon roof ala the BMW. MB priced these things during the stimulus/PPP induced spending craze and their economists thought it would never end...not. Looks are certainly subjective but seeing and driving both in person I can say the MB wins in the looks dept, especially when it's in the classic MB silver/black with the split spoke black rims with machined silver lip...yummy. Performance was a bit disappointing esp. for the M8 (121 mph traps seems off to me), and the AMG's output appears to be way underrated by about 75 hp for the #'s it produced with its heft comp'd to the BMW's.
GT63 - great car that performs/handles exceptionally well for its weight, but to damn expensive. The Gt also offers a few lux touches that the BMW doesn't i.e. pano roof, massaging seats etc. but does not offer a carbon roof ala the BMW. MB priced these things during the stimulus/PPP induced spending craze and their economists thought it would never end...not. Looks are certainly subjective but seeing and driving both in person I can say the MB wins in the looks dept, especially when it's in the classic MB silver/black with the split spoke black rims with machined silver lip...yummy. Performance was a bit disappointing esp. for the M8 (121 mph traps seems off to me), and the AMG's output appears to be way underrated by about 75 hp for the #'s it produced with its heft comp'd to the BMW's.
