Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster Scooped With Folding Soft Top

After being confirmed in Mercedes’ future product plan, the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster has been spied testing under heavy camouflage.

When the AMG GT was initially launched, some suggested that a convertible variation wouldn’t be offered as it could steal buyers away from the SL range. AMG clearly isn’t concerned by this and believes that the lighter, faster and more sporty GT C Roadster will be able to carve out its own place in Merc’s range, taking the fight to the convertible Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo models.

As evidenced by these spy shots, the GT C Roadster will sport a folding soft top and accordingly, the roofline will be somewhat altered from the coupe derivative. Even still, the model should be a real head turner.

One question surrounding the model concerns its name, more specially the letter ‘C’. There’s a possibility that the car will sit between the ‘regular’ AMG GT and the GT S in terms of power while offering a more comfortable, luxurious and plush ride.

Whatever the name means, it’s assured that the convertible AMG GT C will be powered by the firm’s potent twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine delivering between 456 hp and 503 hp.

Reports suggest the car will be revealed later this year before deliveries commence in early 2017.