2018 Mercedes AMG GT R

New 2018 AMG GT R it's Radical

Once again, the skunkworks in Affalterbach has driven a new stake into the ground and set the new benchmark for racetrack-bred performance. Introducing the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R, the embodiment of all that is Mercedes-AMG: driving performance at its most passionate, pure and uncompromising.

 The Mercedes-AMG GT R is designed as a track car off the showroom floor, with sinister aesthetics and adrenaline-pumping performance dynamics to match.  Active rear-axle steering turns up to 1.5 degrees of toe angle for increased cornering response and high-speed stability. The light dual-mass flywheel is responsive and ready to handle rigorous torque spikes of transmission kickdowns on-track.

When it comes to styling, the purpose remains the same — extreme performance. Aggressive aerodynamics combine with an advanced cooling system to reduce drag and improve heat dissipation that comes with rigorous track use. And the wide track makes an audacious persona feel all the more visceral and real when you´re behind the wheel.

The heart of the "beast"

The heart of this new high-performance athlete, the AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo engine, has an output of 577 hp, the peak torque of 516 lb-ft is available between 1,900 and 5,500 rpm. Its handcrafted V8 biturbo engine with "hot inside V" configuration grinds out 74 hp more than the previous top-of-the-range GT S engine, and the all-new AMG TRACTION CONTROL with 9 input levels is literally at your fingertips in the center console. The motorsports technology goes beyond just the engine. Forged cylinder heads are durable and more resistant to heat. And a sophisticated engine management system adapts based on your driving style, reading your throttle inputs, g-force indicators and more.

The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission configured in transaxle layout at the rear axle has likewise been extensively revised by the AMG developers. First gear in the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission has a longer ratio, while seventh gear and the final drive have shorter ratios to allow a more agile acceleration experience.

The suspension

 The suspension of the new AMG GT R is designed for racetrack use. Wishbones, steering knuckles and hub carriers on the front and rear axles are manufactured out of forged aluminium in order to reduce the unsprung masses.

Aerodynamics

 

Aerodynamics engineers and designers worked together intensively during development of the AMG GT R. The low-slung front section and the forwards-inclined radiator grille create a distinctive "shark nose" impression and make the car appear to sit lower on the road.

The specially developed exhaust system not only delivers genuine racing car sound, it also saves around six kilograms of weight compared with the AMG GT S thanks to the use of titanium for the rear silencer and thin-walled stainless steel for the front section of the exhaust system.

The all-new 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R begins its reign in summer 2018.

Key Highlights

• Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo with dry-sump lubrication
• 577 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque
• 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds; top speed of 198 mph
• Active rear-axle steering
• First-ever 9-mode AMG TRACTION CONTROL
• Extensive use of carbon fiber in key areas to lower the center of gravity and add torsional rigidity
• Aggressive active aerodynamics coupled with an advanced cooling system
• Wider front and rear fenders by 46mm and 57mm, respectively
• Exclusive new color:"AMG Green Hell Magno"
• New face of AMG: the Panamericana Grille, inspired by the AMG GT3 racer
• Prominent central exhaust outlet with standard AMG Performance Exhaust

 

The Interior

 

See it in action:

Source: https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/future/model/model-AMG_GT_R