Nov 25, 2014 6:30 AM

Gallery: The Glorious GT S Heralds a New Era for Mercedes Sports Cars

Mercedes-Benz
01
Driving Launch Mercedes AMG GT Laguna Seca 2014
The GT S is the new flagship for Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance sub-brand, AMG.
Mercedes-Benz
02
Pressefahrveranstaltung Mercedes-AMG GT S, Laguna Seca, Nov 2014
Base price is expected to be around $115,000.

Mercedes-Benz
03
Pressefahrveranstaltung Mercedes-AMG GT S, Laguna Seca, Nov 2014
Compared to past Mercedes halo cars, that's a good deal.
Mercedes-Benz
04
Driving Launch Mercedes AMG GT Laguna Seca 2014
Equipped with a new 4-liter V8 biturbo engine, it’s expected to run from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz
05
Pressefahrveranstaltung Mercedes-AMG GT S, Laguna Seca, Nov 2014
Unlike many sports cars du jour, the GT S retains a hydraulic steering arrangement, which communicates the feel of the road to the driver.
Mercedes-Benz
06
Pressefahrveranstaltung Mercedes-AMG GT S, Laguna Seca, Nov 2014
In its debut guise, the GT S proves to be one hell of a starting point for a new line of sports cars.

Mercedes-Benz
07
Driving Launch Mercedes AMG GT Laguna Seca 2014
The GT S’s demeanor is still a bit on the beastly side due to the big power-fat tire mashup, but that setup’s potentially twitchy handling dynamics are mitigated by the car’s balanced setup, intuitive feedback, and responsiveness.
Mercedes-Benz
08
Pressefahrveranstaltung Mercedes-AMG GT S, Laguna Seca, Nov 2014
The crisp immediacy and rich aural symphony of Mercedes’ now defunct, naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine is missed, but the new turbocharged mill does make a strong case for itself.

Mercedes-Benz
09
Driving Launch Mercedes AMG GT Laguna Seca 2014
There isn’t much of anything behind your snug, carbon fiber-backed seats (though the oh-so-European hatchback hides a small trunk), but you do feel a sense of spaciousness.
Mercedes-Benz
10
Pressefahrveranstaltung Mercedes-AMG GT S, Laguna Seca, Nov 2014
The GT S is wickedly quick, glued down, and capable on the road.

Mercedes-Benz
11
Pressefahrveranstaltung Mercedes-AMG GT S, Laguna Seca, Nov 2014
Top speed: 193 mph.

What’s Worse Than Romance Scams? Adoption Scams

This week in WIRED Book Club, we recap the final chapters of The Yahoo Boys.

Kate Knibbs

Beatbot’s New Pool Robot Cleans Itself (Mostly)

The AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleaner?

Christopher Null

Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page

The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.

Jaclyn Greenberg

The Samsung Micro RGB R95H Is a Good, Not Great TV

There’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.

John Brandon

AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years

Plus: The Pentagon is training amateurs to become part of its hacker army, a Flock license plate reader error led to cops surrounding a car reviewer, and more.

Dell Cameron

We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?

More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.

Alicia Kennedy

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Any Adventure

From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.

Chris Haslam

China’s Tianwen-2 Space Probe Has Rendezvoused With Earth’s Quasi-Moon

The probe sent back the first pictures of the asteroid Kamo’oalewa. Next step: landing on the surface and collecting samples to send back to Earth.

Ritsuko Kawai

El Niño Is Already Wreaking Havoc on Pacific Fisheries

As the climate phenomenon sends warm water surging across the eastern Pacific, some parts of the fishing industry are suffering—but other regions are seeing a windfall.

Joseph Winters

Exclusive: How Jay-Z Pulled Off a Surprise-Filled Show During New York’s Wildest Summer

Summer 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut Reasonable Doubt. To honor it, he put on a massive concert at Yankee Stadium—complete with performances from Beyoncé, Nas, and Alicia Keys.

Angela Watercutter