As the deputy art editor I rarely get the chance to drive the exotica that land at the wheels HQ. However, last week was a pleasant departure from this norm. Group motoring editor Amit asked me if I could help out with the photoshoot for the AMG GT versus Audi R8 feature. Heck yeah I could!
The GT is one of the most dramatic cars I’ve driven in recent times. Yes, it has got a cramped cabin, and yes that bonnet stretches for miles, which is an unusual view for someone who drives a Ford Escape, but by gosh it’s an incredible machine.
The engine is fantastic and I loved the GT so much that I took a detour on the way back to the office. The way it growls and hisses; it could well give full-blown supercars a run for their money in the dramatics department.
However, if you’re a family man and find the GT too impractical, then may I suggest an alternative? Get the C 63 S; it’s got four doors, four seats, a large boot and, of course, that engine. I think I’m in love.
Week 4: Mercedes-AMG GT S
Even the shortest drive in the GT is something of an occasion
August 29, 2016Week 2: Merc-AMG GT S
A good supercar/sportscar isn’t just about pace; it’s how well it fulfils your various sensory needs apart from speed
August 16, 2016Mercedes-AMG GT R ride
An angrier rendition of the Mercedes-AMG GT S is on the way. We hitch a ride in it around the Nürburgring
September 28, 2016Mercedes-AMG GT S vs Audi R8 V10 Plus
Two cars competing in the same segment cannot be more different from each other than the Merc-AMG GT S and the Audi R8 V10 Plus. But there’s one common characteristic they share...
September 07, 2016Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster: In the Goldilocks zone
Mercedes-AMG’s GT range is now complete with the new GT S Roadster in-betweener
May 25, 2018Review: Honda e electric car
This urban runabout is full of cutting-edge tech and an all-electric powertrain. We give it a go.
February 11, 2020