Mercedes-AMG GT R And GT Roadster India Launch: Highlights

Mercedes-AMG GT R, better known as the 'Beast of the Green Hell' has been launched in India today and we have been bringing you all the live updates from the launch here. The AMG GT R, priced at Rs. 2.23 crore went on sale in the country alongside the AMG GT Roadster, the convertible version of the AMG GT S, which has been launched at Rs. 2.19 crore (Both ex-showroom, India). Both the models further expand the AMG line-up in India and this is the 4th launch from Mercedes-AMG in India this year.

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The Mercedes-AMG GT R is a step above the GT S that is currently sold in India. The roof is made of carbon fibre to ensure high rigidity without having to compromise on safety, while the 20-inch 5-spoke AMG wheels are made of aluminium to ensure weight savings. The sports car also gets a titanium exhaust system, in a bid to achieve a higher power-to-weight ratio.

Mercedes-AMG GT R spent most of its development time on the Nurburgring a.k.a. the Green Hell

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The Mercedes-AMG GT R is powered by the a 4-litre bi-turbo V8 engine code-named M177 that is tuned to churn out 577 bhp and a whopping 700 Nm of peak torque. All that power is sent to the rear wheels via the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. When it comes to numbers, the GT R can hit 0-100 kmph in just 3.6 seconds, while the top speed is now rated at 318 kmph.

Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster uses the same engine but makes slightly lesser power at 470 bhp and 630 Nm of peak torque, paired to the same 7-speed DCT unit.

Here are the live updates from the launch of the Mercedes-AMG GT R and GT Roadster: