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Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster revealed with 430 kW

Mercedes-AMG is only making 750 units of the GT R Roadster for the whole world.


Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps off its GT R roadster set to make its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show this week.

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Good news is that the drop-top version offers the same levels of performance compared to its fixed-roof counterpart with a 0-96km/h in three and a half seconds before hitting a top speed at 317 km/h.

Under the long bonnet of the AMG GT R is the familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 430 kW and an ample 700 Nm of torque just like in the coupe.

It comes equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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According to reports, Mercedes-AMG is only making 750 units of the GT R Roadster for the whole world and they come with a new matte gray paint finish for the roof plus but two carbon fiber packages.

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