The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R is currently the fastest and most powerful version of the AMG GT range, though the 630 horsepower AMG GT 63 S sedan is coming. Other models include the GT S, GT C and GT Roadster. The GT is the second Model that was fully developed by Mercedes’ AMG performance division, the first being the gullwinged SLS coupe and SLS Roadster. The GT R is focused on track performance. As such, it packs a 577 horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, four-wheel steering, an adjustable rear wing and lightweight carbon-fiber bodywork.
This particular model comes with just under $20,000 worth of options, the most expensive being the $8,950 carbon-ceramic brakes. Other options include $3,150 carbon-fiber exterior trim, $1,700 wheels, a $1,300 audio system, $3,600 Nappa leather upholstery with faux-suede inserts and $500 red seatbelts. All-in, we’re looking at $187,345.
Associate Editor Reese Counts: It’s been nearly three years since I was behind the wheel of the AMG GT. This car is a hoot. It’s a beast of an engine wrapped in handsome (if a bit overdone in GT R trim) bodywork. Seriously, as much as I can praise the chassis tuning, this 4.0-liter V8 is amazing. There’s power everywhere with little to no turbo lag. It makes all the right noises, cracking and burbling on upshifts and downshifts. It revs quickly, giving the engine a weightless feeling that extends to the rest of the car. These are all good things, as Mercedes is putting some variant of this V8 in nearly every single one of its models.
The car handles well, too. The steering is sharp without feeling heavy, and quick without feeling twitchy. The four-wheel steering shrinks the car, though I never pushed it hard enough to make really great use of it. On the street, you can induce some mild oversteer, though the nine-way adjustable traction control reels you back in. It never feels out of sorts, thanks in part to the wonderfully sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Read the full article here.
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