2017-2021 Mercedes-AMG GT R - Monochrome Cotton T-Shirt

The 2017-2021 Mercedes-AMG GT R cemented its track-focused legacy by conquering the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a blistering 7:10.92, making it the fastest rear-wheel-drive production car of its era. This road-legal track weapon delivered unprecedented aerodynamic balance and front-engine agility.

Under the long hood sits the M178 engine, a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 utilizing a "hot inside V" configuration. This dry-sump powerplant generates 577 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. It features modified cylinder heads and revised wastegate mapping to optimize boost pressure.

Dynamically, the car shines due to its rear-transaxle seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which yields a 47.3 to 52.7 front-to-rear weight distribution. An active rear-wheel steering system, adjustable coilovers, and a nine-way traction control system maximize high-speed cornering stability.

With production limited by factory capacity, this model remains highly coveted by collectors and track enthusiasts. Succeeding the SLS AMG as the brand's premier performance flagship, the GT R was eventually surpassed in the Mercedes-AMG lineup by the extreme GT Black Series.