Teased online just a few days ago, Mercedes-Benz AMG has now officially unveiled its all-new Vision Gran Turismo Concept. Set to have its official live debut later this week at LA, the concept was designed specifically for the upcoming Gran Turismo 6, where gamers will have the chance to "get behind the wheel" of this gorgeous machine. Powered by an AMG bi-turbo V8 with 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, it weighs a total of just 3,053 lbs. partly thanks to its aluminum space frame.
Designed at the automaker’s new R&D center in Sunnyvale, California, the styling influences from the SLS AMG GT are quite obvious. Along with its gullwing doors, it retains that long hood and short rear end, although with a major design twist. It features AMG ceramic high-performance brakes and an eight-pipe exhaust system. The F1-inspired interior is comprised of red sport seats, black flooring, rocker switches on the center stack, and a floating glass surface above the steering wheel. Will it ever see production? Not a chance. With the exception of this one-off concept, the Vision Gran Turismo will remain in virtual reality. But it does offer a glimpse into what Mercedes AMG has in mind design wise for the future.
AMG Vision GT Looks Fantastic in the Metal
After seeing the gorgeous one-off Benz in some official snaps, we knew the Vision Gran Tusimo Concept needed to be seen up close to be fully appreciated. These live shots of the concept from the LA Auto Show reveal the 1:1-scale model of the virtual supercar created for GT6 that is supposed to offer some clue as to the carmaker’s future design language. The model comes without a powertrain, but in the game the Vision GT Concept gets a twin-turbo V8 rated at 577-hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.
The sexy yet aggressive design combines nods to classic Mercedes GT cars and plenty of futuristic styling. The Gullwing doors remained closed, hiding the interior, but the engineless model car does have working taillights, a motorized, moveable rear spoiler and fully functional Knight Rider-esque LED grille.
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