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2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is up for auction

November 11, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 2014, Mercedes presented a series of 2-door grand tourers, the Mercedes-AMG GT, and five years later, its high-performance track-focused variant, the Mercedes-AMG GT R, was presented. It was produced until 2020, and only 750 examples were produced. of this model of which approximately 150 Pro Package examples for the American market. One of them, the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is up for auction.

The Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine with 577 hp (430 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph). It is mounted on 19″ and 20″ gray AMG forged twin five-spoke wheels wrapped in 275/35 front and 325/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is finished in Designo Selenite Gray Magno, has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with fixed carbon-fiber rear wing, Parktronic, LED headlights and taillights, Pro Package which includes carbon-fiber roof panel, an enlarged front splitter with aluminum supports, fender vents, larger rear diffuser, adjustable coilover suspension, titanium exhaust system and carbon – fiber underbody.

Inside, heated power-adjustable AMG Performance seats are trimmed in black Exclusive Nappa leather and Dinamica upholstery with contrasting silver stitching and matte carbon-fiber trim. There’s also a Dinamica-wrapped steering wheel and a digital odometer showing 881 miles. Additional equipment includes a carbon-fiber rear crossbar, dual-zone automatic climate control, COMAND infotainment with navigation, and a Burmester surround-sound system with an Alpine amplifier and HELIX speakers.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature and accessories, a car cover, a clean Florida title, and a window sticker that shows initial delivery to Mercedes-Benz of Henderson in Nevada and lists factory equipment, colors, options, and a total retail price of USD $209,195.

The auction ends on November 15 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $150,000.

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2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is up for auction

News

Mercedes-AMG GT R with 891 HP

May 7, 2022 M.K.

German company BS Teile Center, which specializes in selling used parts for Mercedes cars, has equipped the Mercedes-AMG GT R with plenty of Pro model parts, but has also increased engine power to an incredible 891 hp.

Due to access to the many AMG components used, the car has got front bumper, fenders, rear fender sills, rear bumper and GT R Pro diffuser. The headlights and taillights were also changed, and the tuner added its name to the lines on both sides of the car. The gold brake calipers of the GT R model were removed and the black ones taken from the GT R Pro model were installed.

The base AMG GT R is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 577 hp (430 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. BS Teile Center has installed new Weistec Engineering W.4 turbochargers, increasing power to 891 hp (655 kW). ARMA carbon suction, Wagner cooler and IPE downpipe with 200-cell sports catalysts are installed. The engine is paired with a painted 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It is mounted on a titanium gray 20-inch rim wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

Although it lacks an aerodynamic component the Mercedes-AMG GT R is impressive even for the Black Series. As a reminder, the Black Series is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 720 hp (530 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.1 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h).

Source: BS Teile Center

News, Tuning

OPUS R777 GT R with 900 HP

February 17, 2022 M.K.

After improving the performance of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series last year, German tuner OPUS Automotive is now back with an improved version of the GT R called the R777 GT R.

The car is equipped with improved suspension that provides better stability in all driving situations, rear spoiler like the one used by AMG GT4 race cars which increases downforce, carbon front vents (which makes the front of the car look even more aggressive), improved brake cooling system, brake calipers high performance, and 19 inch and 20 inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Cup2 R tires.

The R777 GT is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 777 hp (571 kW) and 625 lb-ft (847 Nm) of torque. This is a significant increase in power compared to the base model, which has 577 hp (424 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. This has been achieved through the installation of improved turbochargers, sports catalysts, improved intercoolers and new engine and transmission software. Opus pointed out that torque is limited due to the durability of the drive.