Mercedes-AMG GT R and GT Roadster to launch in India on 21st August: Affalterbach’s most brutal coupes are coming, here’s why we are excited

After the launch of GLC 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe in India, Mercedes is all set to introduce its sports car AMG GT R and AMG GT Roadster on 21st August. Earlier this year, the company showcased the AMG GT R at the Good Speed Festival and it will be positioned above GT S in India. The AMG GT R is also known as the Green Hell and the sports car has been tested at the Nurburgring race track in Germany. The AMG GT R is powered by a 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 engine, that produces 585 hp of power and 700 Nm of torque, and is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The car accelerates from 0-100 kph in 3.6 seconds and can attain a top speed of 317 km/h. The GT R is 90 kgs lighter than the GT S at 1,554 kg. The sports car travels on 19-inch wheels at the front and 20-inch at the rear. It gets LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs and wider air intakes at the front, while at the rear it gets horizontal LED tail lamps with a new exhaust system. It comes with three drive modes - Comfort, Sport and Sports Plus.

In addition, Mercedes-AMG will also bring the GT Roadster in India, which is powered by a 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 engine unit as the AMG GT R. The unit produces 470 hp of power and 630 Nm of peak torque mated to a 7-speed DCT transmission.

It is expected Mercedes-AMG will launch GT R and GT Roadster at a price range of about Rs 2 to Rs 3 crore. Both the models will be brought in India via CBU route.