The Edition 1 Is Mercedes' Four-Door GT Coupe With Even More AMG

AMG's new four-door coupe has been given a spicy set up launch-model upgrades under the Edition 1 banner, including an on-the-fly-adjustable rear wing
The Edition 1 Is Mercedes' Four-Door GT Coupe With Even More AMG

We already know all about the new, four-door GT model from Mercedes-AMG. It’s set to be quite the tool when it comes to scaring your passengers. Now there’s a special launch model with a whole load of AMG goodies bundled in… for a price.

Edition 1 trim can be added to the range-topping 63 S model, which means the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 you’ll find in a good few AMG models these days, here coughing up 621bhp and 664lb ft. It’s good for an autobahn-storming 195mph and can crack the 0-60mph launch in 3.1 seconds.

The Edition 1 Is Mercedes' Four-Door GT Coupe With Even More AMG

But since you’re no doubt clamouring for more info on the AMG upgrades, we can tell you that they’re limited to the seats, aerodynamics kit and a few aesthetic niceties to remind you at every turn of your neck that it’s an Edition 1.

The car, which won’t be limited to a set number but by virtue of what it is will be quite rare anyway, starts with AMG Performance seats that grip you tighter, finished in black and grey leather with yellow contrasting stitching. In the cabin they’re joined by AMG Matte Carbonfibre trim.

The Edition 1 Is Mercedes' Four-Door GT Coupe With Even More AMG

The AMG Aerodynamics Package is also standard on the Edition 1. It grants a larger front splitter and, in the US, extra ‘flics’ on the front bumper. They aren’t allowed on the EU-spec car for pedestrian safety reasons. The rear diffuser has been ‘optimised,’ while the fixed rear spoiler’s angle can be adjusted from the cabin.

That’s good news if, say, you’re just bimbling along in a low-drag setting and suddenly find yourself in the middle of an alien invasion where handling and stability become priorities. Or for track days. Whatever. The package significantly reduces axle lift at both ends of the car for a more secure high-speed feel.

The Edition 1 Is Mercedes' Four-Door GT Coupe With Even More AMG

Mercedes-AMG hasn’t listed a price for the Edition 1 package, but it’ll no doubt stretch into five figures no matter what currency you deal in. Please don’t ask us to work out how many zeroes the Yen cost would theoretically have.

The GT 4-Door Coupé doesn’t officially go on sale until late this year, at which point we expect to find out official pricing for the Edition 1 add-ons.

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Comments

CannedRex24

BMW: We just made zee best 4 door sedan better by making za competition package

Mercedes: Hold zee Kölsch Beer

05/09/2018 - 09:13 |
162 | 4

For some reason, I’m reading this with a Jeremy Clarkson voice.

05/09/2018 - 09:15 |
20 | 2

Next year………
Mercedes: We made zee Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupe 63S Edition 1 R Black Series .
BMW: M8, We got a BMW M8, go tell your M8’s that our M8’s are gonna rekt u. U wot M8? We call it ze Gran Coupe to sound ze classier.

05/09/2018 - 09:46 |
42 | 6

BMW:too bad iz not aczually a 4 door sedan
Also BMW: deztruction 100

05/09/2018 - 10:15 |
4 | 4

Porsche be like: ‘’What took you so long? We’ve been making the Panamera for such a long time already’’

05/09/2018 - 11:29 |
18 | 0
EliteBGN

Please work out how many zeroes the Yen cost could have

05/09/2018 - 09:34 |
18 | 0
///AMG_fanboi74

I hate to say it… It’s so goddamn ugly ;__;

05/09/2018 - 09:39 |
24 | 0

And not a coupe, no matter how much Mercedes-Benz claims it to be a coupe

05/09/2018 - 10:18 |
16 | 0

Did you see what they did to the CLS?

05/09/2018 - 11:30 |
6 | 0
Anonymous

What’s up with the interior, grey with matte carbon fibre

05/09/2018 - 10:38 |
0 | 0
Dirty Harry

Four door coupe, huh?

05/09/2018 - 16:44 |
4 | 0
Carmadnab

I hate the fact that mercedes have a yellow theme with the edition ones-I mean why not red!?

05/09/2018 - 18:52 |
0 | 0

Idk, maybe they just think that red is overused

05/10/2018 - 09:38 |
0 | 0
NotARealRoadTest

Not been a huge fan of the recent Mercedes design language, but I like this. Plus we all know it’ll be a riot to drive

05/10/2018 - 10:59 |
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Niemiah G.

1: Why is it that in a luxurious sports sedan I cannot have a high quality shift handle? You will never be able to replace a shifter with buttons. It just isn’t safe nor practical.
2: That massive touchscreen is hideous, dangerously distracting, and in-necessary.
3: It isn’t a coupe. No argument. This is not a coupe. It is a sedan/saloon.

05/10/2018 - 14:13 |
0 | 0