Is the Mercedes-AMG GT S Rear-Wheel Drive?
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The Mercedes-AMG GT S is rear-wheel drive. Taking the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT S as an example, it is a 2-door, 2-seater hardtop sports car with body dimensions of 4544mm in length, 1939mm in width, and 1288mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2630mm. The 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT S features a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a double-wishbone independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 4.0T twin-turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 522 PS, a maximum power of 384 kW, and a maximum torque of 670 Nm. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I've been driving the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S for a while now, and it's indeed a rear-wheel-drive car. The rear-wheel-drive design gives it a very direct feel during acceleration, especially when going uphill or taking turns, as the power is primarily delivered from the rear, making the drive more exhilarating. However, you need to be cautious on wet roads during rainy days, as the car can easily slip. Once, I encountered heavy rain on the highway and had to carefully control the throttle to avoid fishtailing. But this also adds to the driving fun—in urban conditions, the rear-wheel-drive setup offers agile handling, and the balanced weight distribution of the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout reduces understeer. Compared to other drivetrain systems, while all-wheel drive may offer more stability, rear-wheel drive focuses more on pure driving dynamics, which is why AMG insists on using it to maintain its track heritage. In terms of daily maintenance, the rear-wheel-drive system is simpler, resulting in relatively lower upkeep costs, but you need to be extra cautious in snowy conditions.
