Over the past year, we have seen plenty of AMG GT
and AMG GT R test cars running in camouflage but most of the time they featured
no visible modifications. There may be hope, however. Carscoops spy photographers have come
across an interesting AMG GT R prototype that might conceal some hardware
reserved for a hotter version. Just don’t get too excited because the changes
are not that big from a visual standpoint.
At first glance, this test car seemed just like all
the other prototypes seen before. However, it was louder than a stock AMG GT R,
and a closer inspection revealed why. While the front end and interior didn’t
give away any clues, the rear end did.
The bumper is clearly sourced from a GT R but the
big central exhaust is fake. Look closely and you’ll notice that it has a
completely different exhaust, with two round pipes on each side stacked on top
of each other. It’s a layout similar to high-performance Lexus models like the
RC F.
We can’t say for sure whether this is an early prototype
for an AMG GT R Black Series or the recently confirmed “Clubsport”
track-focused version. Nevertheless, it’s clear that Mercedes-AMG has something
new in store for the GT, and that can only mean good news. We know it’s loud
and fast, let’s just hope that it’s also Black.
