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Mercedes-Benz GT63S AMG

Super StreetMercedes-Benz
630 hp
Horsepower
2045 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2018
Year

Mercedes-Benz GT63S AMG (Super Street)

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ is a high-performance four-door grand tourer that blends luxury, brute-force pace, and daily usability in one very fast package. Built as AMG’s flagship GT sedan, it pairs a twin-turbo V8 with all-wheel drive and rear-biased handling for a car that feels as serious on a back road as it does on a fast highway blast.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 (front-mid mounted, longitudinal) with AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive

  • Total Output: 630 hp (463 kW)

  • Redline: ~6,500–7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed automatic

  • Weight: ~2,045 kg

  • Dimensions: ~5,054 mm long × 1,955 mm wide × 1,442 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,951 mm

  • Tires: High-performance street tires on AMG forged wheels

  • Brakes: Large ventilated steel or optional carbon-ceramic discs with AMG multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The GT 63 S feels like a heavy but devastatingly effective all-weather missile. It has enormous straight-line shove, secure traction, and the kind of stability that makes it easy to trust at speed. Compared with lighter sports cars, it carries its mass through corners, but AMG’s rear-biased AWD system and active chassis tech help it rotate better than its size suggests.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a deep, muscular, full-bodied soundtrack with a hard-edged AMG bark under load. Low-end torque is the star of the show, giving the car instant response out of slow corners and a relentless surge through the mid-range. It may not rev like an exotic, but it more than makes up for it with force and attitude.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable and predictable, though momentum matters. It rewards smooth steering and early setup for corners.

  • Traction: Excellent grip off the line and on corner exit thanks to AWD and broad tire contact patches.

  • Braking: Strong stopping power, but the mass is always there; braking points need discipline.

  • Top Speed: Very fast in a straight line and easily able to stretch its legs on long straights.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision heavyweight. Brake in a straight line, be patient on turn-in, and use the car’s traction to launch out of corners. It shines on fast, open circuits and point-to-point road courses where stability and power matter more than razor-sharp agility.

Livery & Aesthetics: The GT 63 S has a commanding presence with its long hood, low roofline, wide stance, and aggressive AMG styling. In sim form it looks especially menacing in dark colors and race-inspired liveries, combining executive-sedan luxury with unmistakable muscle.

Whether you’re chasing lap times or just want a brutally fast grand tourer, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S delivers big turbo V8 energy with everyday-driver polish — a luxury bruiser with real pace.