Mercedes-AMG GT four-door becomes fastest series production saloon around Nürburgring

Another day, another Nürburgring record – this time it’s Mercedes-AMG with its GT four-door coupe.

The 63 S 4Matic+ set a time of 7:25.4 around the 12.9-mile ‘Green Hell’ – a new record for a series production saloon car.

‘Series’ is the key phrase here, as Jaguar’s limited-production XE Project 8 set a faster time of 7:21.2 last year, although that’s limited to just 300 examples.

Prices for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4Matic+ four-door coupe start at £135,550. On top of all that performance, equipment includes LED headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels and a 12.3-inch infotainment display. The ‘S’ package also brings the AMG Dynamic Plus package, adding an electronic rear differential, ‘Race’ and ‘Drift’ driving modes and larger front brake discs with yellow callipers on all four corners.

Early adopters of the car can also choose the ‘Edition 1’ launch trim, bringing Graphite Grey satin paint, 21-inch alloy wheels and a handful of aerodynamic tweaks. This starts at £148,950.

Order books for the Mercedes-AMG GT four-door coupe are now open, with first customer deliveries expected in the spring.