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But that obviously wasn\u2019t rapid enough because from November, there will be the Mercedes-AMG GT R, which pulls out all the stops to achieve the perfect balance of insane acceleration, pinpoint handling, […]","datePublished":"2016-07-29","dateModified":"2016-08-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-20.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-20.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mercedes-amg-gt-r\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":333,"keywords":["amg","lamborghini murcielago","mercedes","Mercedes-AMG GT R","nissan"],"articleBody":"What do you do when a four-second 0-62mph dash isn\u2019t quick enough? That was the question asked by the nutters behind the 455bhp Mercedes-AMG GT a couple of years ago. Their solution was the more powerful GT S, which got to 62mph a fifth of a second quicker.But that obviously wasn\u2019t rapid enough because from November, there will be the Mercedes-AMG GT R, which pulls out all the stops to achieve the perfect balance of insane acceleration, pinpoint handling, and a level of grip that would make King Kong look like a wimpy pushover.Motorsport has played a key influence in the car\u2019s conception with the aim of introducing the driving dynamics of AMG\u2019s GT3 racing car to the AMG GT equation. One of the guys behind the car\u2019s development claims that the finished product has \u201creached the next level of driving performance\u201d, and we\u2019re inclined to agree.The AMG GT R pumps out even more power to make it as quick as a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 V12.Despite being notably nippier than its siblings, the GT R (no relation to Nissan\u2019s horsepower hoarder) uses the same 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine as the preceding GT cars, but some serious tuning from the boffins at AMG – Mercedes\u2019 performance-enhancing division – has wrangled another 121bhp from the engine, totalling 576bhp.Aside from its 3.6 second 0-62mph sprint, this new range-topping GT also pushes its top speed to 197mph, compared to 189mph in the standard car.Plenty of cosmetic changes differentiate the GT R too, with vertical slats in the front grille, a fixed rear wing, new front air intakes, and new diffusers at the front and rear. The wider front and rear wings serve more than just cosmetic purposes, achieving optimum grip to let you smash round corners even faster than before.Asking price hasn\u2019t been confirmed yet but expect it a considerable rise over the \u00a3110,510 GT S when it goes on sale this November."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mercedes-AMG GT R","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mercedes-amg-gt-r\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]