2027 Mercedes-AMG
GT 43 Coupe

The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupe takes an unconventional route to sports-car performance. Instead of the V8 found in the GT 55 and GT 63, the GT 43 uses a handcrafted AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with hybrid assistance. It produces an extraordinary 416 horsepower from two liters of displacement, sends that power exclusively to the rear wheels and reaches 60 mph in an estimated 4.5 seconds. The result is the lightest, most straightforward interpretation of the current AMG GT formula.

The engine borrows technology developed in Formula 1, most notably its electrically assisted exhaust-gas turbocharger. Rather than waiting entirely for exhaust pressure to spin the turbo, an electric motor helps accelerate the compressor so boost can arrive sooner. A hybrid starter-generator provides additional electrical assistance, while AMG’s two-stage direct injection and NANOSLIDE cylinder-wall technology help extract 416 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from the compact engine.

Rear-wheel drive fundamentally changes the GT 43’s personality compared with the V8-powered 4MATIC+ versions. There is no front driveshaft helping deploy power out of a corner; the rear tires handle the propulsion, and the car carries less weight than the GT 55. Curb weight is 3,979 pounds, while an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed transmission and AMG sport suspension give the GT 43 the hardware to exploit its more traditional rear-drive configuration.

The chassis does not treat the GT 43 as an entry-level afterthought. Standard equipment includes AMG DYNAMIC SELECT, AMG DYNAMICS, AMG LAUNCH CONTROL, an AMG Performance Exhaust System and an AMG high-performance composite braking system. Optional AMG RIDE CONTROL adds adaptive suspension capability. Active aerodynamics include AIRPANEL elements at the front and a multistage active rear spoiler that responds to driving conditions rather than simply adding visual drama.

The GT 43 is also more usable than its proportions suggest. It seats four rather than two, with rear seatbacks that can fold to expand cargo capacity from 11.3 to 23.8 cubic feet. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.9-inch central touchscreen run third-generation MBUX, while standard equipment includes Nappa leather, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, Surround View System, DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps and an extensive driver-assistance suite. EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

Starting at $108,850, the 2027 AMG GT 43 is considerably less expensive than the V8-powered GT 55. Its appeal goes beyond price. The combination of rear-wheel drive, lower weight and an extraordinarily powerful four-cylinder gives it a character all its own — less muscle car, more precision instrument.

Rear-Wheel Drive

Unlike the V8 GT models with AMG Performance 4MATIC+, the GT 43 sends its power to the rear wheels, giving it a distinct rear-driven character.

AMG DYNAMIC SELECT

Multiple drive programs allow the driver to alter engine, transmission, steering and chassis behavior.

AMG DYNAMICS

Integrated vehicle-dynamics software manages stability and handling responses according to the selected driving program and available grip.

The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupe starts at $108,850 and uses a handcrafted AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with hybrid assistance. It produces 416 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, drives the rear wheels through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed transmission and reaches 60 mph in an estimated 4.5 seconds. EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. Unlike the more powerful AMG GT models, the GT 43 is rear-wheel drive.

How much does the 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupe cost?

Starting MSRP is $108,850.

How much horsepower does the AMG GT 43 have?

Its handcrafted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 416 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.

How fast is the AMG GT 43 Coupe?

Mercedes-AMG estimates 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

Is the AMG GT 43 all-wheel drive?

No. The 2027 AMG GT 43 Coupe is rear-wheel drive.

What transmission does the GT 43 use?

It uses an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed automatic.

How many people does the AMG GT 43 seat?

Mercedes-Benz lists passenger capacity at four.

What is the fuel economy of the AMG GT 43?

EPA ratings are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

Starting MSRP: $108,850
Engine: Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-four turbo with hybrid assist
Horsepower: 416 hp
Torque: 369 lb-ft
Transmission: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph: 4.5 seconds
Fuel Economy: 19 city / 27 highway mpg
Passenger Capacity: 4
Cargo Capacity: 11.3–23.8 cu ft
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gallons
Curb Weight: 3,979 lbs
Wheelbase: 106.3 inches
Overall Length: 186.1 inches
Wheels: 19-inch AMG 10-spoke

The 2027 AMG GT 43 Coupe is the purist outlier in the current GT family. Its 416-horsepower four-cylinder is packed with advanced AMG technology, but the defining specification may be simpler: rear-wheel drive. Combined with the GT 43’s lower curb weight, AMG sport suspension and active aerodynamics, it gives the least expensive GT a distinctive performance identity.

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