It’s a nice touch to have a glass engine cover.
The Mercedes-AMG GT R has to be the most angry-looking production car currently sporting the three-pointed star, besides the Project One. The tuning scene is never asleep and can transform the R’s lesser S version to make it look more restrained. Creative Bespoke added a carbon-fiber aerodynamic body kit to the GT S to make it a true head turner that you will either love or hate.
Carbon fiber packages are more than just a few add-ons that you see in almost all aftermarket projects. The package includes completely new rear and front bumpers as well as a formidable front grille made of carbon fiber. Even the badge and the robust side skirts are made of carbon fiber. But the highlight is at the rear, where the huge carbon fiber wing further emphasizes that this is not a stock GT S.
Glass engine covers are typically found on cars with the powertrain mounted at the rear, but there are some exceptions. The GT S has chosen to ditch its traditional metal hood in favor of a custom piece that includes a glass section. According to the tuner, the Chevy Corvette ZR1 was a great inspiration for the GT S’s unique touch.
The stock alloys are gone. A custom ADV.1 wheel was created. It features directional spokes and measures 20 inches for the front and rear axles. These shiny shoes are finished in a matte brown and come with H&R sport springs to bring the GT S closer on the road.
In standard configuration, the biturbo V8 engine produces 515 horsepower and 495 pounds-feet (670 Newton meters) of torque. However, a PKG tune with a custom exhaust has increased output to 622 hp (807 Nm) and 595 lb.ft (807 Nm). This is more than the R’s 577 horsepower and 516 lbft (700Nm) respectively.
It is not known how fast it will run, but with the extra power and carbon fiber diet it may be able to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.5 seconds. Thanks to the new exhaust, the AMG engine’s sound should be even better.
Mercedes-AMG will offer a standard GT that is positioned higher than the current R. A track-oriented Clubsport is expected this year. There will also be a Black Series arriving in 2020.