2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe AMG GT R
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe AMG GT R is a 577-hp turbocharged V8 coupe with an amg speedshift dct 7g; wheel-mounted shift paddles and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $157,000 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $157,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $157,995 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 Biturbo (Aluminum-Alloy; "One Man, One Engine") |
| Horsepower | 577 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft @ 1900–5500 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 92.0 mm (3.27 x 3.62 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Twin-turbocharged direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (7-speed dual-clutch); wheel-mounted shift paddles |
| 1st Gear | 3.08 (48 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 (68 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.63 (91 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.29 (115 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.03 (144 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.84 (177 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.69 (215 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.79 |
| Final Drive | 3.88 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil spring and tubular torsion bar (AMG coilover on GT R; active rear-wheel steering up to 1.5-deg) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil spring and torsion bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.4 in. dia. (thickness TBA in source) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.2 in. dia. / 1.0 in. thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 10.0 x 19 in. (forged aluminum) |
| Wheels Rear | 12.0 x 20 in. (forged aluminum) |
| Tires Front | 275/35 ZR19 (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2) |
| Tires Rear | 325/30 ZR20 (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179 in |
| Width | 79 in |
| Height | 50.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Front Track | 66.7 in |
| Rear Track | 66.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,594 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline