A Stage 1 remap takes the 462hp Mercedes AMG GT to around 560bhp and 800Nm on our rolling road, and the 510hp GT S to about 580bhp. The GT R gains most in absolute terms: 585 to around 680bhp and 870Nm. On the 4-door Coupe the 63 S goes from 639 to about 680bhp and 1,000Nm, and the 53 from 435 to around 500bhp. The 4.0 twin-turbo V8 has real headroom, and the lower-output cars gain the most.
Questions we get asked
How much power does an AMG GT gain?
The 462hp car goes to around 560bhp and 800Nm, which is nearly 100bhp. The 510hp GT S reaches about 580bhp, the 585hp GT R around 680bhp and 870Nm, and the 557hp GT C about 575bhp and 820Nm. The pattern is that the less the factory gave you, the more there is to find.
What about the 4-door AMG GT?
The 43 goes from 367 to around 420bhp, the 53 from 435 to about 500bhp and 660Nm, the 63 from 585 to around 650bhp, and the 63 S from 639 to about 680bhp and 1,000Nm.
Is the 4.0 V8 strong enough?
It is a robust engine and a sensible Stage 1 does not change that. We check condition first, particularly the cooling system and the service history, because these engines work hard and neglect shows.
Should the gearbox be tuned too?
At these torque figures, yes. The dual-clutch has its own limiter and its own shift calibration, and 1,000Nm will be clipped without it. We would do both together rather than sell you half the job.
Does it need a downpipe?
Not for Stage 1. Sports cat downpipes are the usual Stage 2 route and the file gets written around them. We will give you a realistic figure before you spend anything on hardware.
Will it affect the warranty?
A main dealer can detect a remap and may decline a related claim. We keep your original file and can return the car to standard before a dealer visit.
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