The German car brand might not be interested in a true hypercar at the moment, but that doesn’t mean its high-performance model lineup won’t be expanded.
According to a report published by MotorTrend, which quotes company sources, a hotter version of the Mercedes-AMG GT is currently in development – and get this, they say it will be named GT R.
Whether Nissan will throw a hissy fit over Merc’s reported use of those three letters, remains unknown, but we should find out more next year, as the AMG GT R is believed to come out by the end of 2016.
The new version expected to be even more potent than the current range-topping model, the AMG GT S, as it will squeeze more power from the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. Exactly how much the powertrain will produce is not mentioned, but the “S” has 510 PS (503hp) and 650 Nm (479lb-ft) of torque, which allows a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint made in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).
Besides the extra power under its long hoopd, the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT R is believed to get active aerodynamics, the four-wheel steering, larger rear tires and an industry first feature in the form of adjustable spool valve shocks.
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