7 things we know about the new Mercedes AMG GT R

Posted on 09-04-2016 at 15:06 by RubenPriest – 29 Comments”

Later this year we may have an extra spicy version of the Mercedes AMG GT is expected. This is so far known.

It is now a common recipe at Mercedes. A lighter, hotter version of a regular sports model. Recent examples include the C63 AMG Black Series and the SLS AMG Black Series. Also from the AMG GT is an extra tasty variant.

1. AMG GT-R: no Black Series

Mercedes will be the series name ‘Black Series’ do not use for this model. Maybe it sounds a bit less logical in the ears, but the hot Merc will be the name AMG GT R with carry. Or at a later stage an even hotter AMG GT Black Series is going to come is not clear.

2. More horses

That should of course be no surprise. A AMG GT S with 503 hp everything except a slow car, but you know: more is always better. Expected to get the GT-R 570 hp. By the combination with a less heavy body, will the AMG GT R quite a spirited sports car.

3. Unveiling this summer

Mercedes will be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June, the cloth pulling the hot two-seater. More details will likely come in the fall are made known.

4. Lighter, more expensive, faster

For thick 165.000 euro is an AMG GT S are yours. How much the GT-R above is not yet known. The quadricycle will be around 60 kg less than its regular counterparts. This brings the dry weight to about 1520 kg.

5. You need to be there

From BlackBerry to iPhone, this GT-R you have to be there. Dealers will all have a handful of GT-R’s to sell. You’re not on time, than to piss you as possible next to the pot.

6. Another look

The difference between a ‘regular’ AMG GT and the GT-R will be good to see. The model will be a fixed carbon spoiler. Also present splitters and a thicker diffuser will attract attention. The grille will have the most have the AMG GT3 racer. In addition, the four pipes have a hexagonal shape, and these will of titanium.

7. Tinker from the interior

The new chassis will be expanded to be set from the car. The GT-R have 20-inch wheels rear (325/30) and 19-inch wheels (275/35). The AMG GT is probably in 2018 is still a convertible. Or the sporty GT-R later as a Roadster will be available? Just think of not.