Customers in the UK
can now place an order for the new Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster, which starts
from £ 178,675. That makes the new AMG GT R Roadster £ 34,400 more expensive than
the GT C Roadster, and a round £ 30,000 over the GT R Coupe.
The two-seater
roadster is powered by the same twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine found in the
fixed-roof GT R Coupe, producing 577 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
It’s bolted to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h comes in 3.6 seconds while top speed is electronically limited to 317 km/h.
Standard equipment
includes LED High Performance adaptive headlights, AMG performance and
climatised seats dressed in nappa leather, AMG Drive Unit with traction
control, a 10.25-inch infotainment system paired with a 12.3-inch digital
instrument cluster, a Burmester surround sound system, interior carbon fiber
trim and more. For an extra £ 5,995, customers can opt for the carbon-fiber
braking system.
The triple-layered
lightweight fabric soft top features a structure that mixes aluminum, magnesium
and steel, as well as an acoustic mat to reduce noise. Opening or closing it
takes just 11 seconds, with the procedure to be available up to speeds of 50 km/h. Customers can choose between three colors for it: black, red or
beige.
The Mercedes AMG GT
R Roadster also comes with active cooling; a set of vertical louvers at the
bottom of the front apron are operated electronically, opening and closing
depending on cooling and aerodynamic demands.
The first examples
of the new Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster will arrive in the UK this autumn.