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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S is a high-performance passenger car featuring a 4.0L V8 engine with direct fuel injection and turbocharging, delivering 515 hp. It comes standard with advanced safety features like Dynamic Brake Support, Forward Collision Warning, and Automatic Crash Notification. The vehicle offers a luxurious yet sporty experience with a top speed of 193 MPH and a base price of $132,400. It seats two, features rear-wheel drive, and includes modern conveniences like a backup camera and parking assist.

Decoded VIN:

Make

MERCEDES-BENZ

Manufacturer Name

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

Model

AMG GT

Model Year

2018

Plant City

SINDELFINGEN

Series

AMG GT S

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Note

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Base Price ($)

132400

Body Class

Coupe

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Wheel Base (inches) From

103.5

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Number of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number of Seats

Number of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Axles

Engine Number of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

4000.0

Displacement (CI)

244.09497637892

Displacement (L)

4.0

Engine Stroke Cycles

Engine Model

M178

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

515

Cooling Type

Water

Other Engine Info

DIRECT FUEL INJECTION

Turbo

Yes

Top Speed (MPH)

193

Engine Manufacturer

Daimler

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Type 2 seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners for driver and front passenger.

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Active Safety System Note

Attention Assist, Adaptive Braking Technology: Predictive Brake Priming, Automatic Brake Drying, Hill-Start Assist, Emergency-sensing Brake Assist

Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Optional

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

Most common problems:

Oil leaks

V-shaped engines, like the M178, can develop oil leaks at gasket joints or seals due to engine layout and vibration.

Timing chain issues

With the complexity of the engine, timing chains can wear out or become misaligned, causing noise or engine malfunction.

Turbocharger failure

The M178 engine is known to have turbochargers that may overheat or fail due to high performance demands.

Fuel injector problems

Direct fuel injection systems can suffer from clogged or malfunctioning injectors, leading to poor performance.

Cooling system failures

High-performance engines can develop cooling issues, which can lead to overheating and engine damage.

Carbon buildup

Direct fuel injection engines are prone to carbon buildup on intake valves, affecting efficiency and performance.

Engine mount wear

The power and torque of the AMG GT can cause engine mounts to wear out faster, leading to increased vibration and noise.

Electrical issues

Advanced electronics in modern vehicles can sometimes fail, leading to various engine management problems.

Brake component wear

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) systems can lead to increased brake component wear due to frequent and aggressive use.

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