BANGKOK: The Mercedes-AMG lineup has entered Thailand's borders and one of them is GT C - a convertible performance roadster from the German brand bearing the three-pointed star for its logo.

The roadster has a 175-litre boot and features a 4.0-litre (3,982cc) bi-turbo V6 engine under the hood, producing 557hp from 5,750 to 6,750rpm and 680Nm of torque from 1,900 to 5,000rpm, while mated to a seven-speed dual clutch sports transmission with paddle shifters.

All that performance gets the rear 20-inch 325/30 series tyres (front: 19-inch wrapped with 275/35 tyres) spinning to catapult the car from 0-100kph in 3.7 seconds before reaching a top speed of 317kph, while drinking from a 75-litre fuel tank.


On the outside, the German convertible gets automatic wipers, AMG Exterior Night package, power-folding external mirrors (all mirrors - including rear view mirror, are auto dimming), performance exhaust system, soft-top fabric roof, Ride Control sports suspension, rear axle steering, LED headlights, rear-axle differential lock, speed-sensitive sports steering system and performance brake system with Red callipers to name a few.

While the cabin gets brushed stainless steel with white illuminated 'AMG' lettering and piano lacquer accents , it also comes equipped with an Eco Start/Stop function, AMG Performance steering wheel wrapped with black nappa leather, keyless entry, nappa-wrapped powered AMG Performance seats with memory, Airscarf, Artico for the dashboard and beltline, Command Online, Thermotronic climate controls, Burmester surround sound system, DVD player, touchpad, Bluetooth connectivity and AMG Dynamic select.

For safety, it comes equipped with seven airbags, anti-lock braking system, adaptive brake lights, reverse camera, cruise control with Speedtronic, Parktronic, Pre-safe system, tyre-pressure monitoring system, adaptive highbeam assist, nine-level traction control, adaptive brake with Hold function and hill-start assist.

The 34th Thailand International Motor Expo will be open to the public from Nov 30 to Dec 11 at Impact Arena, Muangthong Thani from 12pm to 10pm daily.

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