AMG GT R Roadster Brings Hurricane-force Winds to Your Hair
New GT R Roadster is limited to just 750 units, adds access to the sun to the 585-horsepower extravaganza.
The GT R is one of Mercedes-AMG’s greatest hits. Tons of horsepower, plenty of turbo boost, and more than enough torque to swing around the corners of your favorite local track. Not to mention all of the trophies the race-prepped variant has taken over the years.
Until now, though, the one thing the GT R has lacked is the ability to put the roof down. Mercedes-AMG has fixed this issue for fans of both sun and fun, in the form of the AMG GT R Roadster.
“The new AMG GT R Roadster is far more than the combination of the thrilling vehicle dynamics of the GT R with the special flair of our GT Roadsters. It is the essence of two worlds, blending to deliver our brand pledge, Driving Performance, in a very special way,” said Mercedes-AMG management board chair Tobias Moers.
Just like the fixed-roof GT R, the GT R Roadster gets its power from the AMG 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, which sends its 585 horses and 516 lb-ft of torque to the rear via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. That means going from zero to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds, and a top speed of 197 mph.
Complementing that power is an active aero system to keep the GT R Roadster firmly planted to the track, leading to tighter cornering, greater agility, and excellent handling no matter how fast you’re going. The aero also brings plenty of cool air to the braking system, maximizing stopping power when needed. And of course, there’s the fact you’ll be able to feel all of that high-speed airflow with the triple-layer fabric top down.
Just like experiencing hurricane-force winds first-hand, though, the GT R Roadster will be a rare experience: only 750 will be built. Pricing and how many the United States will receive is not known as this time, but those who happen to be in Geneva, Switzerland this week will see the roadster in the flesh at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
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