2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Review | Track Test | Edmunds

Edmunds Senior Writer Carlos Lago heads to the test track to put the 577-horsepower 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R through its paces. First, we find out how fast it can go in a straight line. (Spoiler alert: very fast.) Next, we head over to the handling circuit to see how this motorsport-influenced sports car takes to corners. Lastly, it's a deep dive into the interior details to see how they separate the AMG GT R from other sports cars.

Q: What kind of engine and transmission does the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R have?
A: The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R has a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Q: How much does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R cost?
A: The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R starts at $157,995, including destination. The vehicle tested in this video has a few options, including extreme summer tires and carbon-ceramic brakes, that bring the price to $187,345.

Q: How fast is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R?
A: During testing, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R reached 60 mph in 3.6 seconds (3.4 seconds with a 1-foot rollout, as on a drag strip) and clocked a quarter-mile time of 11.2 seconds at 130.1 mph.

Q: What are the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R's main competitors?
A: There are few track-focused sports cars at this price. The closest competitor is the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3. Though they are less focused on outright racetrack performance, the 2018 Audi R8 and 2018 Lamborghini Huracàn LP580-2 cost about the same.

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