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The Mercedes-AMG GT R is known as the beast – and it’s easy to see why. Developed as an on-road version of the GT3 race car, it combines ferocious power and performance with jaw-dropping looks.
Dab the throttle and that low AMG rumble promises an unforgettable drive – and the GT R doesn’t disappoint. Powered by a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 585 hp, it can reach 62 mph from a standing start in just 3.6 seconds.
Handling is dynamic yet precise, with rear axle steering significantly enhancing both agility and stability. Meanwhile, road-holding and response are second to none, thanks to fully adjustable AMG Traction Control.
Developed on the racetrack, the Mercedes-AMG GT R has motorsport DNA in every line, contour and surface.
Your eyes are instantly drawn to the striking front section with its signature AMG Panamericana grille: the same grille seen on the GT3, winner of the gruelling 2016 Nürburgring 24-hour race. Then there are the sports tyres, developed exclusively for Mercedes-AMG to maximise grip and steering precision. And the distinctive yellow-painted brake calipers, glimpsed behind AMG forged alloy wheels.
Other highlights include a new-look AMG performance exhaust system: the source of that unmistakable AMG sound.
Lightweight construction. Aerodynamic design. And pure, unadulterated power. The Mercedes-AMG GT R combines these three elements to extraordinary effect.
At its heart is a muscular 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that produces up to 585 hp and a hefty 700 Nm of torque. As a result, the GT R can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in only 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 198 mph.
Performance is further enhanced by the Active Aerodynamics system on the car’s underbody, which deploys at speeds over 50 mph to reduce resistance and maximise downforce. And the Active Air Control System within the front apron, which closes for optimised airflow and opens for improved engine and brake cooling.
As you’d expect of a sports car honed on the Nürburgring, the Mercedes-AMG GT R is supremely deft, agile and assured.
The model features AMG rear axle steering, which enhances agility by turning the rear wheels alongside the front wheels. At higher speeds, this also helps to improve stability and response.
The Mercedes-AMG GT R is also equipped with AMG Traction Control, which offers nine levels of adjustment. So, you can tailor grip to suit the conditions, just as you would in motorsport.
The Mercedes-AMG GT R is so fast, it lapped the Nurburgring in just 7 Minutes 11 Seconds, making it 3 seconds faster than a Porsche 918 Spyder (Both times were set by Sport Auto).
Source: Mercedes-AMG UK GT R Technical Specifications
Price: £143,245
Engine: 4.0 Twin Turbo V8
Power: 585 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque: 700 NM @ 5,500 RPM
Transmission: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
0-62 MPH: 3.6 Seconds
Top speed: 198 MPH
Kerb weight: 1,630 KG
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