Mercedes-AMG GT R 2017: what has changed in the sports car?

Mercedes-AMG GT R - it's a sports car with a fantastic performance, which in 2017 plans to impose a serious competition to such flagships as the Jaguar F-Type and a Porsche 911 Many believed that the German manufacturer will stop at its current version, but the company has gone further.. Among the sports coupe Mercedes AMG GT R will be a powerful vehicle through fantastic technical specifications, safety elaborated interior and, of course, premium appearance.

Design of the car will not be seriously revised. The model is based on the GT S, but adds to it the elements of AMG GT3 platform configured for city driving. The same stylish lines of the body, a huge amount of air intake, magnified view of the windshield and the original lights - all of which are proprietary items, not only the AMG series, but also for Mercedes cars in general. It is said that the sports car has a lot in common with the GT and GT models of the S, though the main differences occur in the wheels, headlights and sizes of vehicles.

Salon sports car was not trimmed to the minimum necessary functions as predicted by some experts. Mercedes decided to give the car a luxurious interior with a variety of premium features. Bucket seats upholstered in microfiber Dinamica. It should be noted the additional security options that allow to ride comfortably and freely. In 2017, the car will try to surprise fans of premium interactive system, which adds even more comfortable ride.

Specifications will be one of the key elements of the car. Basic configuration is equipped with a 4-liter 8-cylinder engine with Twin Turbo technology, which is capable of producing up to 456 horsepower and up to 443 Nm of torque. But brand engine, which is exactly the specification is not yet known, will be able to produce up to 577 horsepower. In addition, it will be available to weaker equipment, capacity of which will be no more than 503 horsepower.

Representatives of Mercedes dropped it without a word about the release date of a sports car. Most likely, buy become legendary sedan will be available closer to the middle of next year. In Russia, the emergence of a sports car is not as likely. Most likely, the price will be about 140 thousand dollars.