
{"id":3560,"date":"2018-03-19T15:49:34","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T15:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/mbscottsdale\/?p=3560"},"modified":"2024-03-12T19:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T19:00:32","slug":"how-fast-is-the-2018-mercedes-amg-gt-r-sports-coupe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/how-fast-is-the-2018-mercedes-amg-gt-r-sports-coupe\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-AMG\u00ae named 2018 Automobile All-Star by AUTOMOBILE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How fast is the 2018 Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT R Sports Coupe?<\/h2>\n<p>The Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT R has been named a 2018 Automobile All-Star by AUTOMOBILE, a magazine offering a rich and varied examination of the automotive industry. The prestigious award was presented to the GT R at the 2018 Amelia Island Concours d&#8217;Elegance on March 10th, 2018. After days of testing sports cars both on the road and the racetrack, the AUTOMOBILE editorial staff selected the 2018 Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT R as an AUTOMOBILE All-Stars winner. The sports coupe rose to the top of an extensive list of all-new or heavily revised models to\u00a0take the title. So, exactly how fast is the 2018 Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT R sports coupe? Continue reading to find out.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>[WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/2018-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-r-vs-2018-mercedes-benz-amg-gt\/\">What&#8217;s the difference between the 2018 Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT and GT R?<\/a> ]\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Top Speed and Horsepower Specs<\/h3>\n<p>Engineered with pioneering technologies, the AMG\u00ae GT R as designed with the racetrack in the mind. The coupe&#8217;s exhilarating, straight line performance is a result of intelligent lightweight construction, a handcrafted AMG\u00ae 4.0L V8 biturbo engine, and a specifically-adapted seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Other track performance enhancements include\u00a0an adjustable coilover suspension, active rear-wheel steering, a 9-way adjustable AMG\u00ae TRACTION CONTROL system, and an electronic limited-slip differential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 2018 Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT R delivers an incredible 577 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 198 mph.\u00a0<\/strong>The sports coupe accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and boasts a 7:10.9 lap at the\u00a0N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m absolutely blown away not only by how well this car handles and attacks the racetrack but also by how easy it is to drive quickly and aggressively,&#8221; said Mac Morrison, Executive Editor of AUTOMOBILE. &#8220;This is one of my favorite cars in years.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/new-mercedes-benz-gt-scottsdale-az\">Contact Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale to ask about our Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT inventory!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How fast is the 2018 Mercedes-AMG\u00ae GT R Sports Coupe? 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