"With the new Mercedes-AMG GT, we are venturing out into a challenging sports car segment with its top-class competitive field. This is an incentive and motivation for us at the same time to prove to sports car enthusiasts around the world the kind of performance that AMG is capable of."
Prof Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development

"With the new GT we are positioning Mercedes-AMG even more aggressively than to date as a dynamic sports car brand. With its technological substance, the Mercedes-AMG GT fulfils our high standards with regard to driving dynamics, agility and sportiness. The new GT is the second sports car developed fully independently by Mercedes-AMG. The car is manufactured according to the motto 'Handcrafted By Racers' – which perfectly encapsulates our heritage and our spirit."
Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH

"The new Mercedes-AMG GT is a sports car in its purest form. Breathtaking proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces and flowing lines turn the new AMG into a contemporary sports car which embodies the spirit of the glorious Mercedes sports cars. The GT is a consummate combination of beauty and intelligence."
Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design Daimler AG

"The combination of selectively variable engine and transmission mounts and a transaxle drivetrain is unique. Mercedes-AMG is once again promoting leading-edge technology, thus affirming our aspirations in terms of driving performance."
Jochen Hermann, Head of Overall Vehicle Engineering at Mercedes-AMG GmbH