Following the launch of the new Mercedes-AMG GT3, Mercedes-AMG has now come out with an updated GT4 model for the tenth anniversary season of its Customer Racing Programme. The new GT4 features new design characteristics and technical optimisations that, among others, enhance the endurance racing performance. Homologation is expected to be completed this month so customers can receive their cars soon.
In the past 2 years, the ‘little brother’ of the GT3 advanced to one of the most successful cars in the booming GT4 segment worldwide. So far, more than 120 units have been delivered to Customer Racing Teams all over the world. With the new edition of the GT4, Mercedes-AMG expects to give the teams even greater competitiveness.
Improved brake and engine cooling
The notable improvements of the new GT4 are in its optimised brake cooling around the front axle as well as enhanced engine cooling. Both the enlarged brake air inlet as well as the dimensionally stable brake air lines with larger diameter prevent the brake components from overheating. As a result, they ensure better driveability as well as considerably reduced wear of the brakes that are under particular load during endurance races.
Thanks to a new carbonfibre brake air duct, adapted heat protection and optimised brake caliper adapters, the airflow through the thermally affected parts has been improved. A newly developed brake disc on the front axle, aimed at reliability and longevity, complements the optimised brake cooling.
The re-arranged oil cooler contributes to an even more effective cooling of the proven AMG 4-litre V8 biturbo engine, just like the new carbon exhaust air duct and the newly shaped edge on the bonnet, made of natural fibre enforced material. As a result, the Mercedes-AMG GT4 can reliably deliver its performance, even in extremely hot conditions.
New light concept
The update of the GT4 also includes optimised front and rear lights, identical to the corresponding GT3’s. Their design is in line with the current Mercedes-AMG GT road cars. Next to the facelifted look, the new light concept also comes with a practical purpose: the new LED high-performance headlights provide considerably better illumination of the track. In darkness or in poor visibility, this can lead to decisive advantages for the drivers in terms of safety and performance.
Optimised handling
Another optimisation are the modified track rods on the rear axle that are also similar to those used on the new GT3 model and that come with a significantly extended longevity. As a result, the that has, among others, already racked up three class wins in the Nurburgring 24-hour race, is even better prepared for endurance races in the toughest conditions. The integration of an enlarged brake fluid tank, optimised with the particular requirements in endurance races in mind, is also one of the changes in the 2020 GT4.
Highest safety standards
Like its road cars, the GT4 has particularly high safety standards relevant to track racing. The roll-cage of high-tensile steel has been bolted to the aluminium spaceframe and a recovery hatch has been integrated into the roof of the car. The carbonfibre driver safety cell with integrated headrest provides a considerably higher level of protection than usual racing seats. A powerful fire extinguishing system complements the comprehensive safety concept.
Stefan Wendl, head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing: “When we entered the GT4 segment two years ago, it was our aim to build a car that was capable of winning right away. Looking at the achievements of the Mercedes-AMG GT4, we have succeeded in doing so in an impressive way. In order to enable our Customer Racing Teams to accomplish such top achievements at the race track in the future as well and to be prepared in the best way for the challenges in newly entered markets like Asia and South America, we have now decided to update the Mercedes-AMG GT4.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has unveiled their latest-generation Mercedes-AMG GT R and GT C earlier today. The expansion of their top range offering come with some very awesome technical marvel that promise greater speeds, agility, and all-round driving nirvana on and off the tracks. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz has launched yet another exclusive model into their high-performance AMG GT family and it’s called the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro. Those who are looking for a race-performing machine with spectacular driving dynamics should definitely have a look at this bad boy. (more…)
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There’s a newly developed Mercedes-AMG engine that has just started going into production and it means business with loads of power to match. Standing at 421hp, the Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre M 139 engine is the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched three new exciting models earlier today at the Sepang International Circuit in the form the new 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG C 63 S and C 63 S Coupe. These models represent the next-generation V8 engines with more power and driving dynamics than ever before. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has recently launched three brand new high-performance SUVs for the Malaysian market. These three models are none other than the highly-anticipated Mercedes-AMG G 63, Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+, and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe 4MATIC+. (more…)
As we get ready to test drive the new generation C-Class from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, here’s a first-look video!
What’s most impressive is not the delectable and all-powerful C43 AMG, but rather the C200 which is powered by a new 1.5-litre (1,497cc) engine capable of 184bhp and 280Nm of torque!
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class – it really is like a gadget on wheels and according to MBM happens to be “the most anticipated launch in the automobile industry for Malaysia in 2018”. Presented in two variants, the Mercedes-Benz A 200 and A 250 retains its urban hunter appeal with its intuitive digital user experience and an uncompromisingly dynamic design. Here’s the launch gambit plus walkaround video of the new A-Class!
“The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class marks a new episode on a revolutionary journey into the digital era of the automobile. This gadget-like car redefines functionalities with an intuitive approach and underlining the lifestyle element making it the ultimate must-have item,” said Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (below).
Connected. Intuitive. Digital.
The infotainment of the all new A-Class is the first Mercedes-Benz model to feature the new, state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX). A unique feature of this multimedia system is its ability to learn thanks to artificial intelligence. The system also recognizes and understands almost every sentence occurring in the infotainment functions and vehicle operation. MBUX can be individualized and adapts to suit each user individually. The touchscreen is part of the comprehensive MBUX touch-control concept – a triad consisting of the touchscreen, touchpad on the centre console and touch control buttons in the steering wheel.
To further provide its drivers a holistic user experience, MBUX is equipped with its intelligent voice control with natural language comprehension which can be activated by the words, “Hey Mercedes”. This intelligent language assistant supports numerous infotainment functions such as destination input, phone call, music selection, as well as climate control and lighting. The system is said to be intelligent as it recognizes and understands sentences from the fields of infotainment and vehicle operation.
Progressive. Sporty. Avantgarde.
The design of the new A-Class is a combination of uncompromisingly dynamic design and an intuitive operating concept. The purist, surface-accentuating design of the new A-Class is the next step in the Mercedes-Benz design philosophy of Sensual Purity. The exterior of the new A-Class stands for sportiness, dynamism and emotion. The progressive front design with a low bonnet, flat LED headlamps with chrome elements and torch-like daytime driving lamps ensures an emotionally appealing and alluring appearance. All these gives the new A-Class a shark-nose like look.
Modern. Exclusive. Contemporary.
The interior design of the new A-Class is, on the other hand, a revolution from within. It is completely redefined with its modern, avantgarde look, revolutionising the compact class from the inside with a new feeling of spaciousness. Both, the Mercedes-Benz A 200 and A 250 also come with high-resolution Widescreen Cockpit with touchscreen control, setting new standards in the segment. It is featured with an all-digital instrument display which can be switched to different styles from “Classic”, “Understated” or “Sport” mode complementing the turbine-look air-vents and leather multifunction sports steering wheel.
Unrivalled. Innovative. Intelligent.
For the first time, the A-Class also comes standard with the KEYLESS-GO function, enhancing the convenience and comfort in its daily use. Underlining its sporty look, the LED high performance headlamps with its unmistakable, distinctive look provide now even more safety at night and illuminates the road ahead better than conventional headlamps and provide a daylight-like light colour which is easy on the eyes and illuminate the road ahead precisely and brightly.
The new A-Class also comes with a class-leading safety and assistance systems such as the Active Parking Assist which assist the driver when searching for a parking space and when entering or leaving a parallel or end-on parking spaces. It manoeuvres the vehicle into the selected parking space and back out again.
With the generation change, the new A-Class now comes with 64 colors for the ambient lighting. Besides the increase in color variety, the ambient lighting colors are composed into ten color worlds, allowing an avant-garde lighting display with spectacular color changes. The color worlds can be matched to the different styles of the widescreen display when required, creating a harmonious overall impression.
Redefined. Dynamics. Performance.
Besides its good looks, the new A-Class models are powered by new efficient and powerful engines. The A 200 Progressive Line is also equipped with a 1.3-litre inline turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine rated at 120 kW/163 hp with the 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission. The A 250 AMG Line, on the other hand, is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine rated at 165 kW/224 hp with the 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission. Both, the A 200 and A 250 is also equipped with the four DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes “Eco”, “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Individual”.
“The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a revolution, offering a level of quality and luxury never seen in this class before. It will be the forerunner of the compact car range, rejuvenating our brand as the most desirable luxury lifestyle brand. This progressive A-Class reinterprates our definition of Modern Luxury with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience which is activated by the command, “Hey Mercedes”,” concluded Mark.
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class range and data at a glance:
Model
A 200 Progressive Line
A 250 AMG Line
Number of cyl./
arrangement
4/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
4/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement (cc)
1332
1991
Rated output
(kW/hp at rpm)
120/163 at 5,500
165/224 at 5,500
Rated torque
(Nm at rpm)
250/1620 – 4000
350/1800 – 4000
Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km)
5.6 – 5.2 litres / 100km
6.5 – 6.2 litres / 100km
Combined CO2 emissions from (g/km)
128 – 120 g/km
149 – 141 g/km
Acceleration
0-100 km/h (s)
8.0
6.2
Top speed (km/h)
225
250
Price (OTR w/o Insurance)
*Price is with 10% SST
RM 227,888.00
RM 263,888.00
The New A-Class. Just Like You.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduces with the new A-Class, the next generation of compact cars. Retaining its youthful and dynamic character, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class redefines modern luxury and revolutionises the interior design.
The all-new and state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) elevates the connection between car and driver to a personal level. The cockpit with a high-resolution media display with touchscreen control, digital instrument cluster, intelligent voice control and natural speech recognition as well as the touchpad in the center console is a revolutionary journey into the digital era of the automobile.
With an exciting and progressive new design like the shark nose-like look on the front and turbine-look air-vents, the new A-Class has redefined its modern, exclusive and contemporary look.
With highlights like the 64-colors ambient lighting, Intelligent Drive features as well as the KEYLESS GO function and multifunction sports steering wheel, the new Mercedes-Benz A Class is available as the A 200 Progressive Line and A 250 AMG Line, respectively for RM227,888 and RM263,888.
“We designed the Plan A. Just for you” – Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
The new A-Class redefines modern luxury in the compact class and ushers in new era in technological connectivity. So does the financing, discover the Plan A financing by Mercedes-Benz Financial – the all-in-one financing plan that offers financing, insurance and service packages. Enjoy lower monthly instalments, guaranteed future value of your car, flexible end of agreement options, and a wide range of insurance products plus meticulous service packages that are conducted by trained and experienced technicians using genuine spare parts.
The Plan A financing starts from RM1988* and comes with a variety of packages. Just choose a financing package that suits your need and we will take care of the rest. Now for a limited time, all Plan A financing contract comes with a complimentary 1st year Tyre and Rim Insurance. Perfect for individuals who seeks value with unrivalled benefits and peace of mind. Campaign ends on December 31, 2018.
Monthly instalment above is calculated based on a 3 years tenure and downpayment of approximately 22%. The A+ Package MB genuine accessories comes with spoilers, side skirting and alloy wheels. For more details call 1-800-88-1133. Terms and conditions apply.
Mercedes-Benz Financial – A Daimler Financial Services Brand. The financial services provided by Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd are regulated by the provisions of the Financial Services Act 2013. Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia’s operations are not within the regulatory purview of Bank Negara Malaysia.
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially launched the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan and the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupé to join the E-Class range, the Masterpiece of Intelligence in the premium executive segment alongside the Mercedes-Benz E 300 AMG Line, which was introduced earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde, E 250 Avantgarde, E 250 Exclusive, and the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S.
“With the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 and E 53 Coupé, Mercedes-Benz is further consolidating the premium executive limousine segment. The pair offer considerably sharpened designs with elegantly sporty looks. Besides its good looks, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 and E 53 Coupé are both powered by the 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder turbo engine with EQ boost starter-alternator characterised by top performance and intelligent electrification,” said Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
More agility, neutral cornering performance and greater traction come courtesy of the AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension developed in Affalterbach. The multi-chamber air suspension with particularly sporty damper set-up and continuously adjustable damping ADS+ (Adaptive Damping System) combine outstanding driving dynamics with high ride comfort. A harder spring rate, for example, when cornering and braking, effectively reduces body roll. The damping characteristics can also be preselected in three modes, “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Sport+”, allowing a significantly more noticeable differentiation between excellent long-distance comfort and sporty driving dynamics.
The now fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive combines optimal traction for dynamic driving fun with a high level of driving safety in all conditions. The transition from rear-wheel to all-wheel drive and vice versa is seamless, because the intelligent control is integrated into the overall vehicle system architecture. Both, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 and E 53 Coupé are equipped with enhanced MULTIBEAM LED headlamps, with each headlamp equipped with 84 individually activated high-performance LEDs that makes it exceptionally bright and precise. The performance sedan and elegant coupé comes with 20-inch AMG alloy wheels.
The Mercedes-AMG E 53 and E 53 Coupé also feature the exciting AMG Track Pace function. It is the ideal system which transforms COMAND Online into a personal race engineer whereby each drive is analysed in detail, using more than 80 items of vehicle-specific data. Burmester® surround sound system is also available for superior listening pleasure, along with a host of features which complement the high position of the Mercedes-AMG E 53 range.
The locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz E-Class range, data & price at a glance:
Model
E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan
E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé
Number of cyl./arrangement
6/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
6/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement (cc)
2999
2999
Rated output (kW/hp at rpm)
320/435 at 6,100
320/435 at 6,100
Rated torque
(Nm at rpm)
520/1800 – 5800
520/1800 – 5800
Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km)
8.7-8.6
8.7-8.6
Combined CO2 emissions from (g/km)
200-197
200-197
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
4.5
4.5
Top speed (km/h)
250
250
Price (OTR w/o Insurance)
*Estimated Price
RM 740,000
RM 764,000
Ownership and care for your Mercedes-AMG E 53 and E 53 Coupé
Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia offers the AgilityPlus 360° finance package that comes with great value-added benefits for both, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 and E 53 Coupé. Discover packages that lets you pay less and enjoy more of the ultimate convenience of combining financing, protection, service and insurance all in one.
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Performance and Personality… the E 53
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia re-interprets performance art with the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan and Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupé, expanding the Masterpiece of Intelligence by Mercedes-Benz’s portfolio with a combination of sporty design, performance and efficiency with the performance sedan and elegant coupé.
Priced from an estimated RM740,000 and RM 764,000 respectively, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan and Mercedes-AMG 53 Coupé combine a powerful 320 kW (435 hp) output with sports styling and driving performance.
Both the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan and Mercedes-AMG 53 Coupé comes with an integrated starter generator which enhances the hallmark AMG performance and driving dynamics, while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
