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With its sleek, arrow-like […]","datePublished":"2019-03-28","dateModified":"2019-03-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"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\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?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\/2019\/03\/New-Mercedes-AMG-GT-R-Roadster-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/New-Mercedes-AMG-GT-R-Roadster-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-mercedes-amg-gt-r-roadster\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Mercedes-AMG","Mercedes-Benz"],"wordCount":300,"keywords":["mercedes","Mercedes-AMG","Mercedes-AMG GT R"],"articleBody":"Mercedes will release just 750 units of the new AMG GT R roadster, which is designed to be equally at home on the track or a meandering coastal road.Boasting 585 bhp, a top speed of 197 mph, andthe ability to sprint from zero to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds, the GT Rcombines all the top-end grunt expected of Mercedes’ performance brand.But the GT R is about more than just bruteforce. With its sleek, arrow-like appearance – courtesy of a low-slung frontsection and a striking, AMG-specific grille – the highly exclusive roadster isalso beautifully formed. The exterior design isn’t just for show, though. The GT R sports an active aerodynamics profile intended to deliver more precise handling and to keep the car glued to the road.Much of this driveability is down to an almostinvisible carbon fibre element hidden away in the underbody, just in front ofthe engine. Depending on speed and drive programme, this element – which weighsjust 2 kg – extends downward up to 40 mm, dramatically changing the airflowbeneath the car and effectively sucking it onto the road surface.Mercedes says the GT R’s combination of power and expressive design is all about reaching out to new audiences – specifically, a lifestyle-oriented customer who wants to “live life to the full”.Tobias Moers, chairman of the management boardof Mercedes-AMG, insists that the new release is far more than just acombination of flair and special vehicle dynamics.“It is the essence of two worlds, blending to deliver our brand pledge, ‘Driving Performance’, in a very special way,” he explains. “With our GT R Roadster we have withoutdoubt once again developed a brand-defining sports car. It too embodiesMercedes-AMG in form, function and vehicle dynamics and enriches our GT familywith a highly exclusive variant.”"},{"@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 unveils 750-unit AMG GT R Roadster","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-mercedes-amg-gt-r-roadster\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]