Anyone ordered an AMG GT-S yet?
Discussion
chiefski26 said:
Why the disappointment?
Several issues,most noticeably was major turbo lag,I'm not sure the car I drove was alright to be honest ,flooring the throttle I was counting 2 seconds before the engine reacted to a floored throttle.I'm a massive fan of amg cars over the last few years,the 6.2 engine is epic,and I've always found the steering to be to my liking.i didn't enjoy this engine or the steering.
These are personal things and the car looks tremendous ,but at that price there are far too many cars I prefer .
franki68 said:
Several issues,most noticeably was major turbo lag,I'm not sure the car I drove was alright to be honest ,flooring the throttle I was counting 2 seconds before the engine reacted to a floored throttle.
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Certainly not my experience ... lag only seems to be noticeable at very low revs in a "non-sporty" engine mode. Even in that instance, 2 seconds seems like a long time to respond. Where was the car you were driving from?.
The steering has taken a while to get properly used to (I found the lightness a little disconcerting at first), I'm now used to it and in the sport plus mode the weight is much better. I think I just needed to get confident that I could just turn in (at more or less whatever speed I want) and the front will just stick.
jmgdrivesamg said:
Certainly not my experience ... lag only seems to be noticeable at very low revs in a "non-sporty" engine mode. Even in that instance, 2 seconds seems like a long time to respond. Where was the car you were driving from?
The steering has taken a while to get properly used to (I found the lightness a little disconcerting at first), I'm now used to it and in the sport plus mode the weight is much better. I think I just needed to get confident that I could just turn in (at more or less whatever speed I want) and the front will just stick.
I drove it in the amg performance tour,red car.The steering has taken a while to get properly used to (I found the lightness a little disconcerting at first), I'm now used to it and in the sport plus mode the weight is much better. I think I just needed to get confident that I could just turn in (at more or less whatever speed I want) and the front will just stick.
Also I may be a bit fussier than most on engine responsiveness ,having just had a dbs,very little compares engine wise.
franki68 said:
Its about 7 months ,I got told if I order now I should get march delivery .
As a side issue ,was really disappointed with the car when I drove it it.
Having had a c63 and knowing that engine well plus having a good long drive in the GTS (plus the SLS) I would say the ne new engine is in no way a disappointment. It's lost virtually no responsiveness. It's torque curve is wonderfully flat which has the nice fat torque wave of the 55 twin turbos. From a sound perspective. Again, whilst not as raw it is different in a way which is deeper crack lier and more aggressive sounding. Even compared to the SLS which sounded great, and the black c63, I prfer the new engine on sound. It's literally like rifle fire when it back fires. It still feels a muscle car but it feels extremely well engineereds. Gearbox excellent. Steering yes light. But from what I understand with the new r8 many new performance cars seem to be moving that way. Almost insulating slightly more and making driving less physical but then dialling up certain factors that spike adrenalin such as noise, crackles, gear change jolts when at full chat etc. stepping back into a 550 maranello you appreciate just how physical a car only 15 years old feels. Hence considering the gts will run for at least 6 years, and with steering getting lighter, maybe it was intentional by amg As a side issue ,was really disappointed with the car when I drove it it.
Just driven the AMG GT and test driving the GTS before making the big decision - BUT. Which seats are the most comfortable and supportive for daily use? I am tempted by the sports seats but have not had the opportunity to try a car with them fitted. Am blown away by the car. Sold a 599 GTB two months ago and didn't think I would find another car which can be as exciting as this which is useable evert day.
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