The savage Mercedes-AMG GT R was designed as a track-focused option in the Mercedes GT lineup, and the engineers have dubbed it the ‘Beast from the Green Hell’.
Mercedes-AMG engineers have a great talent for doing things differently compared to their competitors. In Formula 1, they have entered the era of the hybrid turbo with an unusual split-turbo power unit, which has proven to be the most efficient and powerful design, and has seen them sweep the championships for drivers and constructors alike since 2014.
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They made the Mercedes-AMG GT R look like a refreshing spectacle in a sea of mid-engine supercars, and here are some facts about the car called “The Beast from the Green Hell”.
Handcrafted Mercedes-AMG GT R engine
One characteristic that the Mercedes-AMG GT R possesses is that its heart is handcrafted with the “one person, one engine” philosophy, which places greater attention to detail in every component within the vehicle’s engine.
Each engine is given a unique mark bearing the name of the originator, serving as a quality seal.
As a result, the Mercedes-AMG GT R’s engine produces 577 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, called the M178.
The engine uses a “hot internal V” configuration, where the exhaust manifold and turbines are located between the two cylinder blocks for reduced turbo idling and better engine fill.
7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
The Mercedes-AMG GT R has a weight distribution of 47-53.
With a front engine, how is the weight biased more towards the rear?
It’s an easy process, as Mercedes installed the 7-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transmission at the rear through the transmission configuration.
Its engine is connected to the transmission by a torque tube with a carbon-fibre shaft, which forms a strong connection and a rigid connection between the two, providing mutual resistance to bending and torque.
rear steering wheel
Judging by the photos alone, the Mercedes-AMG GT R is a huge car.
However, it is surprisingly agile and quickly changes direction thanks to the steering of the rear wheels.
In fact, it is the first Mercedes-AMG car in history to have this amazing technology.
And when the vehicle is traveling at less than 62 mph, the rear wheels rotate in the opposite direction to reduce the vehicle’s turning radius.
Once the car exceeds 62 mph, the rear wheels rotate in the same direction as the front wheels to help with high-speed stability.
AMG Dynamic Select Drive System
In typical AMG style, the Mercedes-AMG GT R is equipped with the Dynamic Select Drive system, which allows the driver to switch between five driving modes – Single, Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Off-road.
All it does is fundamentally change how the steering response map, throttle, and transmission perform depending on the driving conditions.
On top of that, the suspension system is electronically programmed to provide the appropriate damping based on the mode you’re using.
9-way traction control system
One thing that is unique about the Mercedes-AMG GT R from other lower GT models is that it has the 9-mode AMG traction control system – a technology we usually see on the GT3 versions of the Mercedes supercar.
The driver can manually adjust when traction control should intervene whenever the drive mode is set to race mode.
And just turn the knob to the left to do some lateral drifting, or turn it clockwise to keep the rear tires under control when cornering.
carbon fiber parts
Apart from the aforementioned torque tube and driveshaft, the Mercedes-AMG GT R’s front fenders, roof, engine bay and interior cross struts are also made of carbon fiber to save weight and lower the car’s center of gravity.
It’s not the Porsche 911 GT3 RS when it comes to its lightness, but the Mercedes-AMG GT R is significantly less than its competitors when it comes to weight.
By comparison, the Mercedes-AMG weighs 3,594 pounds but is about 400 pounds less than the Nissan GT-R Nismo.
Optional carbon-ceramic brakes
The AMG GT R comes standard with traditional ventilated steel rotors, which actually work well in stabilizing a powerful supercar.
However, for those looking to spend a long time on the track, they should opt for the carbon-ceramic brakes.
Choosing carbon-ceramic brakes costs $8000, but carbon-ceramic brakes provide better stopping power and are less prone to brake fade.
Moreover, the weight of the vehicle is reduced 33 pounds when installed.
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro
It’s 7 seconds faster than the “standard” GTR, although it has the same 577-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine.
How did this happen?
That’s because in the GT R Pro, Mercedes followed a similar weight-saving diet and gave it a lighter weight, but gained 200 pounds of downforce at 155 mph thanks to its more aerodynamic exterior.
Aside from extra agility and speed, the Pro version has a rolling cage, four-point harness and fire extinguisher as standard, making it safer and less threatening than the GT R.
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