The Merc AMG GT becomes a caricature of itself

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The Merc AMG GT becomes a caricature of itself Mar 4, 2019 9:43:42 GMT

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Post by PG on Mar 4, 2019 9:43:42 GMT

New version of the Merc AMG GT. A "R" roadster.

Now whenever I've looked at the AMG I've always thought "you know what that really needs is even more detailing and weird shapes at the front and a big stick on Halfrauds spolier at the back". Eh, voila. Merc have obliged.

The car actually looks like a computer game caricature of itself. Take a classic sports car shape, then make it cartoon-low and with a cartoon-over-long bonnet. Add loads of twiddles and chintz and bling and there you have it.

www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/mercedes-amg-gt-r-roadster-arrives-197mph-soft-top

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	The Merc AMG GT becomes a caricature of itself Mar 4, 2019 9:46:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 9:46:09 GMT Don't like the 'base' car, certainly don't like that!

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The Merc AMG GT becomes a caricature of itself Mar 4, 2019 10:21:04 GMT

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Post by Tim on Mar 4, 2019 10:21:04 GMT

What it really needs is a set of wheels off that new Audi R8 or the SEAT Cupras with orange highlights.
Also, if you're going for the Halfords look then why not go the whole hog and add those stupid dive planes on the front corners?

franki68 VIP Posts: 907	The Merc AMG GT becomes a caricature of itself Mar 4, 2019 11:45:24 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by franki68 on Mar 4, 2019 11:45:24 GMT I like the look of the regular gt Cabrio but that not only looks ridiculous but is utterly pointless ,it’s like Porsche making a gt3 rs cabrio.
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The Merc AMG GT becomes a caricature of itself Mar 6, 2019 8:42:41 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2019 8:42:41 GMT

Mrs 12th was passed by something AMG-ish yesterday, a 63S of one kind or another. The soundtrack is a caricature for me - I'd assumed it was something chavvy. Mercedes lost its way (for me, at least) years ago.

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The Merc AMG GT becomes a caricature of itself Mar 6, 2019 11:15:14 GMT

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Post by Nelson on Mar 6, 2019 11:15:14 GMT

To me this is rather close to perfection, the 'normal' GT C version. Just the right amount of aggression and muscular good looks without being tacky. This version is desirable, the new GT R version is just plain awful. Really dislike (what looks like a fixed) rear spolier. Give me the one in grey any day

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I'm quite happy doing this if you'd like to sod off

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