The enthralling AMG GT R set the fastest production car record for a rear-wheel-drive machine at the gruelling Nurburgring with time of 7 minutes 10.92 seconds in December 2016. Driven Sport Auto Magazine’s Christian Gebhardt, the GT R crossed the line six tenths quicker than the previous record holder Gumpert Apollo Speed. Shod on the standard Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, it wore aerodynamic body kits for additional downforce of 155 kg.
Much to the delight of the enthusiasts, it has made its way to India alongside its Roadster cousin today and had already proved its pace around the Buddh International Circuit by setting the fastest ever lap for a production car at 2 min 09.853 seconds. Rivalling Porsche 911 Turbo and the Aston Martin Vantage V12 here, it will now be the range-topper positioned above the GT S costing Rs. 2.23 crore (ex-showroom).
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The AMG GT R is a ground-hugging circuit spaceship and is the lighter, more powerful and most technically advanced model in the GT lineup. On its global debut, the Nurburgring teaser gave a sneak-peek of what’s coming and you could certainly bet on the fact that nothing was overhyped as soon the technical specifications were unraveled.
In fact, it is an aggressive version of the AMG GT in all its glory with Mercedes engineers given the freedom to work on it both mechanically and aerodynamic wise. Under the bonnet, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR features the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol motor found in the stock versions of the GT and GT S.
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At two tenths of a second faster than the Mercedes-AMG GT S, it boasts a performance package that would set your hair rising. The transmission duties are dealt by a modified seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and the suspension setup will be finely tuned to eke out the maximum out of every corner with high levels of downforce. The India-spec version has a top speed of 318 kmph.
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The AMG GT S was used to be Mercedes’ answer to the Porsche 911 but now it has all changed with the outright and brawny AMG GT R. The AMG GT R features standard rear-wheel steering that can adjust the back wheels for better handling while taking corners. The traction control system comes with nine levels of adjustment, adopted from Mercedes’ years of expertise in motorsports.
Other important features as standard are AMG tuned traction control, electronic rear-axle LSD, performance exhaust with titanium elements, Ride Control sports suspension, carbonfibre roof, seven-speed DCT gearbox, exclusive lightweight 10-twin-spoke forged wheels, AMG interior Night package, steering wheel in black DINAMICA microfibre with top-stitching and panamericana grille.
The AMG GT Roadster, on the other hand, gets power from a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine with max power output of 476 hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 630 Nm at as low as 1,700 rpm. It is claimed to have top speed of 302 kmph and can reach 0-100 kmph in just 4 seconds.
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