The new GT R Roadster is captivating, but given that
production will be capped at 750 units worldwide, it will also be a rare
sighting. With such a limited production run, only a handful of dealers will be
given an example, so the best way to check it out in person is either by
visiting the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, as AMG has it on display.
This Roadster has a matte blue look and contrasting
black elements over a beige leather interior, but clients can choose between 14
different exterior colors. The highlight, and main difference from the Coupe,
is the triple-layer fabric soft top that features an acoustic mat insert to
reduce the noise and a magnesium/steel/aluminum structure to keep its weight
low.
Like the fixed-top GT R, the Roadster utilizes the
4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that delivers 585 PS and 700 Nm of torque. Both sprint to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, but the convertible
has a slightly lower top speed of 317 km/h, compared to the Coupe’s
318 km/h.
Although its allure is the combination of
performance, looks and open air motoring, features like rear-wheel steering,
active aerodynamics and an electronically control limited-slip differential
should help the GT R Roadster perform like a proper sports car.
There’s no word on pricing just yet, but it will be
more expensive than its fixed-roof sibling the AMG GT R Coupe, which starts at
€ 172,204.90 (US$ 194,918) in Germany and US$ 159,350 in the States.
