The Art of Design Issue 21 2016 | Page 91

Mercedes-AMG continues to grow and is expanding the top end of its product range with the introduction of the new AMG GT R. “Our sports-car and performance brand AMG has its roots in motorsport and, ever since its formation, has repeatedly faced up to the competition on the racetrack. These genes are particularly prevalent in the new AMG GT R. Boasting a wealth of technological innovations, the new top-of-the-range model is proof of the close collaboration between our constructors of racing cars and road-going vehicles,” states Professor Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes Benz Cars Development. “With the new AMG GT R, we have reached the next level of driving performance. This road-going sports car with motor-racing genes and innovative technical solutions o ffers an ultimate driving experience that allows people to feel our motorsport origins in every fibre. It combines the driving dynamics of our AMG GT3 racing car with the everyday practicality of the AMG GT. Those with petrol in their veins will be thrilled by the radical longitudinal and lateral acceleration, the precise turn-in, and the sensational grip. We have modified all performancerelevant components and linked them together intelligently for maximum driving dynamics,” says Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes AMG GmbH. The Data At A Glance: Mercedes-AMG GT R 4.0-litre V-8 with twin Engine turbochargers and direct injection Displacement 3982 cc Output 430 kW (585 hp) at 6250 rpm Peak torque 700 Nm at 1900-5500 rpm Driven wheels Rear-wheel drive Transmission Fuel consumption - urban/extraurban/combined AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 speed dual-clutch transmission 15.0/9.2/11.4 l/100 km Combined CO2 emissions 259 g/km Efficiency class G Weight (DIN/EC) 1555*/1630** kg Power-to-weight ratio 2.66*/2.79** kg/hp Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.6 s Top speed 318 km/h