Posted on Aug 23, 2017

India’s leading luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India today strengthened its position in the performance car segment by launching two of the most fascinating sports cars available globally. The Beast of the Green Hell – the AMG GT R – and its topless cousin, the AMG GT Roadster are the two latest additions in Mercedes-Benz’s performance car portfolio in India. In the last 50 years, Mercedes-AMG consolidated its position as a highly successful sports car and performance brand with numerous successes from motorsport to developing unique road-going vehicles. As a continuation of the global celebration of #50YearsOfAMG, these two beasts from Affalterbach were launched by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said,

We are excited to pursue the #50YearsOfAMG celebrations in India, and what better way to celebrate it than by introducing the Beast of the Green Hell – the Mercedes-AMG GT R – and the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster. AMG brings race-bred genes from the most challenging tracks in the world to the world’s best driving road. Bringing in the fastest cars from the fastest family in the world is proof of the increasing importance of India as a market and its potential for performance sports cars. We are confident that these two sensational sports cars will entice Mercedes-AMG enthusiasts in India and redefine the performance motoring segment altogether.

Mr. Folger further added,

At Mercedes-Benz India, it has been our constant endeavor to offer our Indian customers some of the most sought-after global products. Be it iconic sports cars, race-bred super sedans or performance SUVs, Mercedes-Benz’s diverse portfolio comprising 12 AMGs in India is the largest for any car brand in this market. The AMG GT R and the AMG GT Roadster combine the driving dynamics of our AMG GT3 racing car with the everyday practicality of the AMG GT. We are confident that these fascinating products will be well received by our elite Indian customers and reinforce AMG’s reputation as the most preferred performance brand in the country.

Mercedes-AMG GT R Performance Highlights

Engine arrangement/cylinders: 4.0-litre V8 bi-turbo engine
Displacement: 3982cc
Power: 585 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 700 Nm @ 1900-5500 rpm
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 318 kmph

Mercedes-AMG GT R Key Product Highlights

AMG GT R – Beast of the ‘Green Hell’ (standard equipment)

• New Panamericana grille
• AMG Traction control
• AMG electronic rear-axle limited-slip differential
• AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension
• AMG Performance exhaust system with titanium elements
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
• Carbon-fibre roof
• Exclusive light weight AMG Performance 10-twin-spoke forged wheels
• AMG Interior Night package
• AMG Performance steering wheel in black DINAMICA microfiber with top-stitching

AMG GT Roadster – Built for the Wild (standard equipment)

• New Panamericana grille
• AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
• AIRSCARF
• Draught stop
• Sporty red seat belts
• AMG Exterior Chrome package
• AMG Performance steering wheel in black DINAMICA microfiber with top-stitching

‘designo’

To take personalization to the next level, both these beauties are completely customizable under the designo platform which we launched two years ago. Mercedes-Benz ‘designo’ offers a host of individualization options to choose from including exclusive paint finishes, high quality interior appointments and a variety of trims and features ‘designo’ appointments offer unmatched customization options that patrons can create for their Mercedes-Benz. Whether it is exclusive paint finishes, hand-sewn leather upholstery, trims made from fine wood or lustrous natural stone; the choice of materials and unparalleled craftsmanship from ‘designo’ brings in a unique sensuous experience, sought after by Mercedes-Benz customers.

Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster Performance Highlights

• Engine arrangement/cylinders: 4.0-litre V8 bi-turbo engine
• Displacement: 3982cc
• Power: 476 hp @ 6000 rpm
• Torque: 630 Nm @ 1700-5000 rpm
• Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 4.0 seconds
• Top Speed: 302 km/h

Cost of ownership

The comprehensive Star Ease Compact package for the new AMG GT R and GT Roadster is as below:

• 3 years / Unlimited Mileage – INR 92,000
• 4 years / Unlimited Mileage – INR 160,000

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