The AMG GT 55: the first V8 in the lineup, standard 4MATIC+. Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA.

2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 55: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

One engine, one builder, every V8 AMG GT

The GT 55, GT 63, GT 63 PRO, and GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE all start from the same handcrafted 4.0-liter biturbo V8, and the GT 55 is the base state of tune, 469 hp and 516 lb-ft against the GT 63's 577. What that buys, beyond the number on the window sticker, is a car with real reserves in daily use, standard AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL adaptive suspension with roll stabilization, and composite front brake rotors that pair steel outer discs with aluminum hubs for both lighter weight and better cooling. AMG Performance 4MATIC+ ships standard, fully variable from a 50:50 split to 100% rear-drive depending on drive mode, so the car can behave like a traditional rear-driver when the road (or the driver) asks for it.

The AMG Dynamic PLUS Package, also standard on every V8 model, adds dynamic engine mounts, an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential, and track-focused RACE and Drift modes, hardware that has nothing to do with a Brooklyn commute and everything to do with what the car can do the one weekend a year it gets driven properly.

Two seats, standard; four, if you ask

Unlike the GT 43, the GT 55 starts as a two-seater. The 2+2 rear seating that comes built into the entry trim is an available option here, along with heated, ventilated, and massaging power sport front seats. Curb weight lands at 4,343 lbs, a few hundred pounds over the GT 43, mostly the V8 and the all-wheel-drive hardware, and the wheels grow to match, with composite brakes standard and AMG Carbon Ceramic brakes available.

What a purchase like this looks like

Danny N. described the kind of dealership experience a car at this price point should deliver: "By far the best dealership experience I've ever had. Big thank you to Diana S for getting me into one of my dream cars. From the second I walked through the door, she greeted me with water and was determined to get me approved… They didn't brush me off how every other dealer did and actually got it done." Financing and structuring a V8 AMG purchase takes real attention, and it's the same finance team working every trim in this guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 AMG GT 55?

$138,150 MSRP plus $1,250 destination before options and New York taxes, roughly $31,650 above the GT 43 and about $43,200 below the GT 63. The pricing and leasing guide covers the full range.

Is the AMG GT 55 all-wheel drive?

Yes, standard AMG Performance 4MATIC+, fully variable and biased toward the rear axle by default. It is the first trim in the lineup to get it; the GT 43 is rear-wheel drive only.

How fast is the AMG GT 55?

3.8 seconds to 60 mph from 469 horsepower and 516 lb-ft, delivered through the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed transmission.

Does the AMG GT 55 seat four?

It starts as a two-seater with the 2+2 rear seats available as an option, the reverse of the GT 43, which comes with four-seat capacity standard.

How does the GT 55 compare to the GT 63?

Same handcrafted V8, tuned harder in the GT 63 to 577 hp and a 3.1-second 0-60, for about $43,200 more. The AMG GT 63 guide covers the step up.

Where can I order an AMG GT 55 in Brooklyn?

At Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn, 1800 Shore Parkway, off Belt Parkway Exit 5. Confirm current stock or build-slot timing with the sales team before making the trip.

Where the V8 story begins

The GT 55 is the entry point to everything that makes the AMG GT's V8 models feel different from the four-cylinder GT 43: the sound, the standard all-wheel drive, the track hardware most owners will never fully use and won't regret having. For the harder-tuned versions of the same engine, the 2026 AMG GT overview lays out the GT 63 and beyond.