Mercedes-AMG GT R to make its debut late-2016

Mercedes-AMG's more track-focussed and hardcore version of its current flagship sportscar GT S will be called the GT R. The name being similar to the legendary Nissan GT-R, shouldn't be an issue given Daimler’s merger with Nissan.

The new car is rumoured to feature a slightly more powerful engine with AMG CEO Tobias Moers hinting at 542bhp from the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. The GT R will also be lighter than the GT S by 80 -100kg. The weight shed and power bump will help the GT R sprint from 0-100kph in shorter time than the GT S.

The body will feature a sharper look and will get aerodynamic changes on the outside. Other modifications include stiffer suspension, bigger brakes, larger wheels and subtle changes to the interior differentiating it from the GT S. The GT R will be positioned above the GT S, but will not be the most hardcore GT for long as there is most likely going to be a ‘Black Series’ version in the works for 2018.

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