Mercedes-AMG has locked-in local details for its new flagship sportscar, the hard core AMG GT-R.
Against the background of this weekend's Bathurst 12-Hour, where a fleet of four of the latest GT3 racers will attempt to win the once-around-the-clock event, the German brand has revealed final price and initial specifications for the road-going GT-R ahead of its official showroom arrival in July.
The race-derived version of the front-engined machine will command a $50,000 premium over the regular GT S that has been on-sale in Australia for almost two years, costing $349,000 (plus on-road costs).
But the GT-R justifies the extra spend with more power from its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, revised suspension, improved aerodynamics and the addition of four-wheel steering.
The engine itself has been re-tuned to develop 430kW of power (up from 375kW in the GT S) and can slingshot the GT-R from 0-100km/h in just 3.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 318km/h.
The suspension is stiffer and the front and rear tracks have been widened with larger wheels and tyres which, along with the four-wheel steering, further improves the car's road holding.
It also uses active aerodynamics to create extra downforce at high speeds while reducing drag at lower speeds to improve fuel consumption.
Mercedes-Benz Australia will reveal more details, including full specifications and options available, for the GT-R closer to its mid-year launch.
In the meantime, the first example in Australia will be on display at the Bathurst 12-Hour this weekend and will take part in production car shootout against supercars such as the Ferrari LaFerrari.
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1 Comments
Mr Majestyk | 2017-02-01 11:05:29
Sounds like about $15K worth of improvements, but typical Mercedes gouging.