New Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe gallery

Sitting between the GT S and R, the Mercedes-AMG GT C produces 549bhp

It comes with a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine, which produces a suitably sonorous exhaust note

0-62mph takes just 3.7 seconds and the GT C’s top speed is 196mph

Early GT C customers will be treated to exclusive ‘Edition 50’ trim, which celebrates AMG’s 50th birthday

Edition 50 trim includes lashings of dark chrome trim & the choice of two paints: ‘white magno’ and ‘graphite grey'

Inside, Edition 50 AMG GT Cs come with soft Napa leather seats and stitched ‘Edition’ logos

The Roadster convertible is already offered in GT C format, but it’s the Coupe’s turn now

An electronic limited-slip differential should help maintain grip when cornering

The GT C also has a wider rear axle than the standard GT, which also increases grip

The rest of the Mercedes-AMG GT range gets an overhaul, with active aerodynamics one new standard feature

The front air vents stay closed at low speed for extra slipperiness, opening up when the engine needs extra cooling

An new ‘Panamericana’ radiator grille also adorns the updated Mercedes-AMG GT, complete with vertical chrome strips

The standard AMG GT gets and extra 14bhp, bringing its output up to 469bhp

The GT S also benefits from 12bhp more, and now produces 515bhp

No official word on pricing yet, but it’s likely the Mercedes-AMG GT C will start at around £125,000

Though the Edition 50 model is likely to be more expensive…