The 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT S has found a permanent home at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, joining the Ron Sturgeon Collection as a pristine example of modern German engineering. Finished in maroon with only 7,000 original miles, this handcrafted performance machine represents AMG's dedication to blending raw power with precision craftsmanship.
Under the hood lies a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter M178 V8 engine producing 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle and a carbon-fiber composite driveshaft. The front-mid engine layout, combined with dry-sump lubrication, direct fuel injection, and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, enables the GT S to deliver supercar performance while maintaining everyday drivability.
Factory options on this example include the AMG Dynamic Plus Package and AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension, which sharpen its track capabilities without sacrificing street comfort. Braking comes from red multi-piston calipers gripping cross-drilled, ventilated iron discs at all four corners, ensuring stopping power matches the car's acceleration.
Inside, the cockpit fuses luxury with motorsport-inspired design. The Dinamica-wrapped AMG Performance steering wheel frames a driver-focused instrument cluster featuring a 220-mph speedometer, 8k-rpm tachometer, and configurable digital display. Additional amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, Keyless-Go, COMAND infotainment with navigation, Burmester surround sound, and AMG-branded door sills.
Ron Sturgeon, owner of the DFW Car & Toy Museum, remarked on the car's significance: "The AMG GT S is what happens when German precision meets raw, unapologetic power. It's one of the most exciting cars in the collection—not just to look at, but to experience."
With fewer than 10,000 miles on the odometer and a host of AMG upgrades, this 2017 GT S is more than a modern performance icon; it is a near-new time capsule from one of the most thrilling eras of Mercedes-AMG engineering. The museum, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137, offers free admission and parking, and invites visitors to view the collection Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
