2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro review: Quick drive

If the 1997 Jack Nicholson film As Good as It Gets was made today, it would have to star the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro.

The ‘Pro’ is the new benchmark for Mercedes-AMG performance cars – the most powerful, capable version of the C192-series GT63 coupe yet – designed to pants the Porsche 911 GT3 and the McLaren Artura where it counts: on track.

It’ll also turn countless heads on Chapel Street in Melbourne or Bondi’s Campbell Parade in Sydney, but the changes aren’t just superficial, rather they’re precisely measured to deliver genuine point-to-point gains.

The Pro ekes more power and torque from the GT63 coupe’s sonorous twin-turbo V8 engine, in a chassis we already know is supremely capable, wrapped in a no-fuss body that looks the business.

It’s made for going fast not just in a straight line, but around corners, with aerodynamic upgrades including new underbody parts making it a true aero car – meaning more downforce and therefore more grip allows you to go faster in corners.

There’s carryover all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering, too, as well as a minor 23kg weight reduction (known in the biz as a ‘journalist’s lunch’) to further sharpen its skills.

On the outside, the Pro brings a redesigned front bumper with larger air intakes, black six-piston brake calipers for the standard carbon-ceramic rotors, as well as an unpainted carbon front splitter, mirror caps, side sills, and rear diffuser.

Its relatively marginal on-paper upgrades are stacked on an already formidable donor vehicle, and while they may not seem like much, they promise a better-honed, top-drawer level of talent.

The Pro is also an endangered species in some respects, with a V8 petrol engine lacking any form of electrical assistance – you won’t see a hybrid badge on its curvaceous rump.

The GT63 Pro super-coupe is at the elite level of an automotive age seemingly on the way out. There are hybrid versions of the four-door GT already in showrooms, so this may well be the swansong for the classic German brute-force recipe.

It’s a recipe worth writing down though, because the GT63 Pro seriously cooks…

How much does the Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro cost?

Offered in coupe-only body style, the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro 4Matic+ Coupe (to give it its full title) is priced at $418,900 before on-road costs, which is a substantial hike over the $370,400 plus ORCs price of the regular, slightly less potent AMG GT63 coupe.

For the extra outlay, you not only get the technical upgrades and higher engine outputs, but the AMG Carbon Package and AMG Performance Seat package, which together add around $5000 to the price of the standard model, as well as standard ceramic brakes, which are $10,000 extra for buyers of the regular GT63 coupe. There’s also no-cost option Michelin Cup 2R semi-slick tyres, signifying the Pro’s track focus.

The AMG’s list price is similar to that of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS ($412,300 before on-roads), but less than the car it’s truly gunning for – the 911 GT3 (from $449,100 plus ORCs). Also in the same price bracket are the McLaren Artura at $422,560 plus ORCs, and the Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo at $450,000 plus ORCs.

In what may be the clincher for some, it’s worth noting the AMG is the only V8 among this bunch of seductive sports cars – and it’s a cracking V8 at that.

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What is the Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro like on the inside?

No surprises here: the Pro has the full go-fast treatment inside, where it builds on the standard GT63’s already-special cabin with the AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package extending to the interior.

The most important bits, though, are the standard AMG Performance front seats, which bring bigger bolsters to hold you in during cornering, and they’re covered in Nappa leather and microfibre, as is the AMG Performance steering wheel.

They’re part of a 2+2-seat layout, just like the 911, with the front row roomy enough for taller drivers and offering decent vision front and rear. The tight back seats are more of an occasional place for small kids, low-ranking mates, or luggage.

The standard panoramic sunroof (which purists may deride) brings a feeling of airiness, shining light on the cockpit’s smart silver and black colour combination, high-quality materials and first-class fit and finish. Highlights include the turbine-style air vents and stitched leather console and door tops – as per the regular GT63.

For the Pro, the headlining is black, too – a choice you can make on the regular model at no extra cost – matching the piano black finish on the console (surely a boon for police fingerprint experts), which leads to the 11.9-inch portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen in the centre.

The multimedia display shows the full gamut of driving tech – from AMG lap timers to settings for the engine and brakes – and your choices are reflected in the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and head-up display.

Boot space? We didn’t look – that’s not the business-end of an AMG GT…

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What’s under the bonnet?

That long bonnet houses what the GT63 Pro is all about: a cracking 4.0-litre (3982cc) twin-turbo petrol V8 codenamed M177.

There is no electrification, no mild-hybrid marketing garb, and no attempt to greenwash the intent of the Pro, which is to go as fast as possible in the most entertaining way it knows how.

The Pro’s V8 produces 20kW more power than the regular GT63, with a serious 450kW spread across a wider rev range of 5500-6500rpm.

It also has 50Nm more peak torque, delivering a solid 850Nm that arrives 150rpm sooner and lasts 500rpm longer, now spanning 2350-5000rpm.

The aluminium V8, with its twin-scroll turbochargers in a ‘hot-vee’ layout – meaning they are mounted within the 90-degree vee – sends its thunder through a nine-speed torque-converter automatic to all four wheels.

There are also extra radiators behind the front wheel-arches for improved cooling, giving the Pro greater stamina when it comes to extended on-track work.

The 0-100km/h claim of 3.2 seconds is the same as the standard GT 63, but the Pro is claimed to reach 200km/h half a second sooner, needing only 10.9 seconds to hit the double-tonne. It will keep going to 317km/h, 2km/h faster than the regular car.

On the pragmatic front, its official 15.9L/100km combined fuel consumption figure is 0.4L/100km worse but, again, look elsewhere if this is a concern. Perhaps a Mercedes-Benz bus.

This car is properly quick. And that engine note… is there a better-sounding car on sale in 2026? No.

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How does the Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro drive?

The GT63 Pro is a master of flattery: it’s effortlessly fast yet begs you to work with it to get maximum reward from every lap.

Our test took place at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, a smooth, high-speed mecca with predominantly flowing corners and breathtaking views. Hosting the first Australian Grand Prix in 1928, it’s perched on the edge of Bass Straight, making its often roaring winds and heart-in-mouth layout perfect for evaluating the GT63 Pro’s cornering gains.

Slip into the sports seats and the seatback’s firmness is immediately apparent, pushing against your back as you dial in the perfect driving position, but there are no compromises on seat or steering column location.

The AMG Dynamics steering wheel controls let you toggle between softer and firmer suspension, lighter or firmer steering, slower or quicker gearshifts, and lower or higher stability control intervention.

We leave it in a relatively safe mode to start and let the nine-speed auto do the shifting as we get to know the car and the circuit conditions.

With that set, we’re in what feels like the cockpit of a fighter jet waiting to take off – about to find out just how good the GT63 Pro can be.

Our first run down the main straight sees the Pro go from slumber to sprint with one modest mash of the loud pedal. There’s no wheelspin, no nose lift, and no hesitation – it just storms towards Bass Straight.

The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 moves from smooth idle to bellowing roar in an instant, its creaminess building an inescapable bass line that makes this 450kW coupe a feast of sound, vision and focus.

At pace, visibility is good, the steering wheel is well-sized, and the firm but comfortable sports seats offer clear communication about what’s happening underneath.

It’s easy to drive at six or seven 10ths, and the 4728mm-long, 1984mm-wide GT63 Pro doesn’t feel cumbersome.

The 23kg weight reduction isn’t especially noticeable in the context of its 1901kg kerb weight, but the AMG remains confident, responsive, and willing.

The V8’s punch is velvet-gloved, building to brutal speed without delivering shockwaves of torque. It layers on smooth, rich seams of pulling power, reeling off gear changes to the 7500rpm redline. The Pro feels to have extra legs over the regular GT63, the broader torque spread adding noticeably greater depth even in a straight line.

Mercedes-AMG claims the aero tweaks give the Pro 30kg less front-axle lift and an additional 15kg of rear downforce, helping the nose and tail stay planted even during a hard stomping of the brilliant, reassuring six-pot 420mm ceramic brakes.

Turn-in is precise, the 295mm front and 305mm rear tyres deliver immense grip, and the rear-wheel steering delivers swift changes of direction on command, without undermining straight-line stability, allowing earlier than expected doses of full throttle out of corners.

The more you push, the better it responds. The GT63 Pro stayed composed even in high winds over Lukey Heights, and seemed completely unfazed even when it hit 280km/h on the main straight.

After several increasingly fast laps, it never felt remotely out of its depth. On the road-spec Michelin tyres fitted to our car, grip eventually began to taper, but the chassis remained composed – it’s the rubber that gives up first, but the no-cost Cup tyres are a must for serious circuit work.

In the end, it was clear the GT63 Pro is one of the finest, and most fun, street-legal race cars that money can buy.

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What do you get?

The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro 4Matic+ Coupe is the flagship version of the German brand’s top-shelf two-door coupe, at least until the rumoured Black Series limited-edition arrives.

2026 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro 4Matic+ Coupe equipment highlights:

• 21-inch AMG lightweight forged alloy wheels
• 420mm carbon-ceramic front brake discs with black six-piston calipers
• AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre Package
• Bespoke aero and cooling package with two additional radiators
• AMG Performance leather/Microfibre steering wheel
• Aluminium paddle shifters
• AMG Performance seats with air chambers in bolsters
• Head-up display
• Exterior AMG light display
• Front and rear active aerodynamics
• Active rear axle with adaptive four-wheel steering
• Active hydraulic suspension with roll stabilisation
• Variable torque distribution
• Intelligent LED headlights
• Hands-free tailgate
• Split/folding rear seats
• 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• Wireless phone charger
• Satellite navigation with augmented reality
• USB connectivity
• Flush door handles
• Panoramic sunroof
• Burmester-branded 11-speaker sound system
• Ambient lighting
• AMG aluminium trim
• Black headliner

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Options

Mercedes-AMG offers a range of colour and wheel options for the GT63 Pro.

Wheels and tyres:

• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R semi-slick tyres (295/30 ZR21 front, 305/30 ZR21 rear): No cost
• 21-inch AMG lightweight forged alloy wheels in matt black: No cost
• 21-inch AMG lightweight forged alloy wheels in techgold: $3000

Colours:

• 12 exterior paint finishes
  • Metallic paints
  • Magno paints
• Six leather upholstery colours

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Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 Pro safe?

The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro has not been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP. As a low-volume, high-performance sports car, it falls outside the typical scope of independent auto safety programs.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Driving Assistance Package Plus, comprising:
  • Active Distance Assist
  • Active Steering Assist
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist
  • Active Lane Change Assist
  • Traffic Sign Assist
• Surround-view camera
• Active Parking Assist
• 360-degree vehicle protection
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Adaptive high-beam assist
• Cross-traffic alert
• Front and rear parking sensors

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How much does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 Pro cost to run?

All Mercedes-Benz and AMG models in Australia are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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CarExpert’s Take on the Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro

If there is another GT63 Black Series coming – and Mercedes-AMG has not confirmed there is – it’s going to have to be otherworldly given the Pro’s ability to crush time and space.

The Pro takes the already impressive GT63, which combines serious road presence and genuine racing pedigree with a stunning V8 engine that is yet to succumb to electrification, and makes it perhaps the peak of petrol power from the German brand.

There’s a reason Mercedes-AMG wins in motorsport, and we’re not talking Formula 1 here. The GT has claimed countless sports car racing victories, including its third Bathurst 12 Hour victory in 2026.

In terms of value for money, the Pro’s upgrades are difficult to evaluate, but the changes do make this car even better on a racetrack, and its ‘Pro’ name absolutely spot-on.

It blends elegance and status in a relatively practical coupe that can cosset you in slow-speed comfort, entertain you as a grand tourer, and monster a racetrack without ever feeling like it’s trying to stop you. This is a complete supercar with a sledgehammer V8 that’s unmatched by its closest rival.

Whatever you’re after, the GT63 Pro is all-in – and it delivers with utter, unshakable ability.

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