Monday 18th November 2013

Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo: Official

Created in the virtual world for GT6 and now made real as a full-scale concept

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Remember the Citroen GT concept? The wild supercar unveiled at the 2008 Paris show was originally conceived only for Gran Turismo. Now, with Gran Turismo 6 to be launched imminently, Mercedes AMG has revealed its own just-for-GT concept.

SLS replacement? Sadly not but we can dream

The Vision Gran Turismo combines 'extreme proportions, sensual contour s and intelligently implemented high tech' to create, well, a fabulously dramatic car. The imposing shape, with its hugely long bonnet and tapering rear, gives it real presence when allied to a really low roof. The LED grille is said to be inspired by the 300 SL (there are gullwing doors too), and a 'pronounced bulge' to the wheelarches ramps up the visual attitude further. Mercedes says the headlamps 'convey a sense of sportiness and readiness to leap forward.'

Under that louvred, flowing bonnet sits the same 585hp, 590lb ft V8 as found in the E63 AMG S we drove recently. However, where it's shifting nearly two tonnes in that car, the Vision Gran Turismo weighs 1,385kg. We'll have to hope Gran Turismo will accurately replicate the noise of this through eight (!) tailpipes, as it surely promises to be rather special. Carbon ceramic brakes provide 'excellent deceleration values'.

Inside the Vision Gran Turismo AMG has reputedly taken influence from the worlds of motorsport and aviation. Speed, revs and fluid temps are shown in a head-up display above a racing steering wheel and there's a few buttons in the roof, because that makes it just like a jet... Far more interesting in fact is the steering column visibly penetrates the firewall, right through to the engine compartment.

GT6 goes on sale on 6th December. The AMG is part of a range of 'Vision Gran Turismo' cars from different manufacturers to be integrated in the game through online updates.

[myhandle]

The Citroen GT was eventually driveable outside the game. A review of it said it had some kind of unspecified V8 (possibly of US origins). It did originate in the game, however, before becoming a real car.

[garypotter]

Damn that looks good from the side.

[drewbagz]

I have not used this term since my misspent childhood but, that is sick bruv!

[anonymous-user]

looks good but it looks like they have stolen lots of design from Infiniti, jaguar and even kia and forgot to add the mercedes bits!

[RobGT81]

MonkeyMatt said:

looks good but it looks like they have stolen lots of design from Infiniti, jaguar and even kia and forgot to add the mercedes bits!

Gullwings?

[Matt Bird]

myhandle said:

The Citroen GT was eventually driveable outside the game. A review of it said it had some kind of unspecified V8 (possibly of US origins). It did originate in the game, however, before becoming a real car.

Ah, didn't realise that. Will make an amendment now. Hopefully Merc will do the same thing with this!


Matt

[Mark Wibble]

MonkeyMatt said:

looks good but it looks like they have stolen lots of design from Infiniti, jaguar and even kia and forgot to add the mercedes bits!

If I squint I can also see Maserati Gran Tourismo and Veyron...

[AlpinaB5s]

I could see the missus kerbing those alloys....

[Fartgalen]

Oofff ! That's Fugly - IMO.

[Rawwr]

It looks a bit... penisy?

[renaultgeek]

I'm usually not the cynic of PH, but this post has me wondering what fake car will be reviewed next.

[anonymous-user]

RobGT81 said:

MonkeyMatt said:

looks good but it looks like they have stolen lots of design from Infiniti, jaguar and even kia and forgot to add the mercedes bits!

Gullwings?

Ah yes, and the badge I guess

[MycroftWard]

How many fuel filler caps does it need, it appears to have at least four?

[FastRich]

Is anyone else thinking "Marcos Mantis"?

I do like it though.

[OleVix]

Awesome!

Btw the Citroen GT had a ford GT 5.4 supercharged engine...

[fireturk]

MycroftWard said:

How many fuel filler caps does it need, it appears to have at least four?

not fuel filler caps-----------------------unscrew and lift bodywork off!!!!

[4a4]

MEGA!!! I want it haha

What side profile are those tyres? 10s?!?!

[G0ldfysh]

headlights are very audi'ish.
Overall a modern Marcos in silver more than anything else to me.

Still more fun than the usual concepts be fun to drive in the game at least.

[Harsh]

A few detail changes and you have the sls replacement....
I think outrageous cars should be built, the side view is stunning

[LaurasOtherHalf]

i thought the headlights were more like the f-types rear lights for some reason.

get rid of the bonkers sized wheels & i like it though