Cold Air Induction Kit for Mercedes Benz AMG GT GTs GTR (2015-2021) 4.0L

High-Flow Cold Air Induction Kit for 2015-2021 Mercedes Benz AMG GT (C190)

What it Does: The Cold Air Induction Kit repositions and replaces restrictive factory intake filtration on the 2015-2021 Mercedes Benz AMG GT to reduce pre-turbo pressure drop and deliver lower intake air temperatures to the twin turbochargers.

The Stock Mercedes Benz AMG GT Airflow Limitation

The M178 4.0L biturbo engine operates with a "hot inside V" turbocharger layout, radiating intense thermal energy across the engine compartment. Factory C190 intake tracts enclose dense, restrictive flat-panel filters within tight forward air boxes. Under aggressive throttle input or elevated boost, this OEM configuration restricts mass airflow volume, introduces intake depression upstream of the compressor wheels, and suffers from thermal soaking that forces the factory ECU to retard timing.

The Engineering Solution

This induction kit raises the air filtration assemblies out of the tightly confined factory lower inlet tract, positioning high-flow inverted-cone filters in a less turbulent, higher-volume airflow zone. By opening intake cross-sectional area, it minimizes pre-compressor restriction, sharpens throttle response, and provides continuous charge density without air starvation. The assembly mounts using vehicle-specific brackets and retains OEM-style plumbing tolerances to guarantee no sensor calibration faults or diagnostic trouble codes.

What's Included

• Dual high-flow cone air filters
• Induction relocation pipe assemblies
• OEM-style mounting hardware and support brackets

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2015-2021 Mercedes Benz AMG GT Base (C190, M178 4.0L Bi-Turbo)
• 2015-2021 Mercedes Benz AMG GT S (C190, M178 4.0L Bi-Turbo)
• 2017-2021 Mercedes Benz AMG GT R (C190, M178 4.0L Bi-Turbo)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the C190 AMG GT?

Yes, this is a direct bolt-on fit for 2015-2021 Mercedes Benz AMG GT models equipped with the M178 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine. Verify your vehicle chassis code is C190 prior to installation.

Is an ECU tune required after installing this induction kit?

No ECU remap is mandatory, as mass airflow characteristics remain within factory fuel-trim boundaries, though custom software calibration will maximize the increased airflow capacity.

The Mercedes Benz Precision Standard

Engineered to match European performance tolerances, this kit maintains clean installation geometry and factory engine bay harmony without throwing a check engine light.