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Mercedes-AMG GT C190 buying guide
The two-seat AMG GT arrived in 2015 with the dry-sump M178 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 at the front and a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle at the back, as a coupé and later a roadster. Its reliability record is very good, and the known issues are mostly recall items.
The versions
- GT: M178 3,982cc twin-turbo V8, 476hp, mechanical limited-slip differential
- GT S (from April 2015): 510hp, electronically controlled limited-slip differential
- GT C (from 2017): 550hp; GT R (from 2017): 585hp; GT R Pro (2019)
- Seven-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transaxle, rear-wheel drive
- Coupé, and Roadster from 2017
What to check on a AMG GT
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
Burning smell on early GT S cars
What to look for: On a GT S built between June 2015 and June 2016, notice any burning smell during or after the drive, and ask a Mercedes dealer, with the registration or VIN, to confirm the propshaft recall has been done.
Why it matters: On 135 GT S cars from that period, the bond between the carbon fibre propshaft and the gearbox flange could fail, giving a burning smell. It was fixed under a recall, so a car with the work done is fine.
Turbo oil feed line
What to look for: On a car built between May 2018 and the end of October 2019, look under the car and around the engine bay for oil, notice any smell of hot oil after the drive, and confirm the oil feed line recall is done.
Why it matters: GTs built in that period were recalled for a potential leak from a turbo oil feed line. Most cars have had it, and the dealer can confirm it.
Software and seat belt recalls
What to look for: Ask a Mercedes dealer to list all recalls and confirm each one is done. On the drive, check the stability control and radar-based driver aids work without warnings.
Why it matters: The GT had software recalls for the ESP control unit (April 2018 to November 2019 builds) and the radar control unit (February 2017 to July 2019), an engine software update on earlier cars, and a front seat belt replacement on July 2017 to March 2018 cars. All-new stability control software arrived with the 2019 facelift.
Also in the full guide
- Wheel damage and tuning
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the AMG GT
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Mercedes-Benz.