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The Art of Sailing
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Dazzlingly gorgeous and F1powerful, the new MercedesAMG GT R supercar is a 585-bhp glory bursting with leading-edge technologies by Diego Tamone
A SEDUCTIVE, BLISTERING-FAST
SENSATION
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F
orm and function grapple in a never-ending wrestling match. Form is designfocused, while function is all about efficiency. Creativity versus rationality. In the
automotive world in general, but particularly at the very high-performance end of the
Styling that will stand the
sector, it’s a battle in which the engineers almost always hold sway over the stylists. The
test of time and ultra-
phrase “form follows function” is bandied about by every self-respecting car marque
sophisticated running
but has always felt more of a threat than a mantra, eliciting sighs of frustration from
gear for Mercedes’ most
the talented pens involved. AMG recently decided to set this imbalance to rights and
extreme coupé. The AMG
in doing so has produced the glorious AMG GT R. While in practice, form really does
GT R is the perfect mix of
have to follow function, it is equally the case that the aforementioned function must
lightness and toughness.
support form. Quite some time ago, AMG, Mercedes Benz’s sports car division, which
Built for speed. A 4-litre
has Advanced Design Studios strewn across the world, realised the crucial importance
twin-turbo V8 engine
of creating design that could withstand the passing of time and fashions alike. Cars
sends the car sprinting
that might be marginally less controversial and dazzling but also, ultimately, more
from 0 to 100 km in
rewarding. Unsurprisingly, when Mercedes launched its GT a couple of years back, it
just 3.6 seconds and
not only won the hearts of discerning gentlemen drivers but also the prestigious Best of
ultimately yields a red-
the Best category of the Red Dot Awards on top of the IF Design Award. Now the GT R
line speed of 318 km/h
version of that super car promises to be even more sensational than the original as it’s wider, lighter, faster and even more powerful and aggressive. It’s so good, in fact, that it has put potential competitors on their guard. A striking bespoke Green Hell Magno
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livery references the Nürburgring on which the GT R made its bones well before hitting
The same tautly severe lines
the showrooms. Something it did at the kind of record-breaking pace one would expect
and extreme performance:
from a road-going F1 car. Because, just like a grand prix single-seater, the GT R is made
Mercedes and Cigarette
from the very best materials the automotive industry has to offer. Its chassis and sides are
celebrate the 10th anniversary
aluminium, the front deck magnesium, the boot lid steel, the front mudguards, roof and
of their partnership with
underbody all in ultralight carbon. A light, tough package perfect for dealing with the
the unveiling of the AMG
raw power and might of absolutely sophisticated running gear. The imposing mid-front-
GT R-inspired Cigarette 50’
mounted 4-litre twin-turbo V8 punches out 585 bhp at maximum power output and 700
Marauder powerboat
Nm of torque at between 1,900 and 5,500 rpm coupled with a 7-speed transaxle dual clutch transmission, and that winning duo are now flanked by active rear axle steering too. Those impressive credentials add up to fairly mouth-watering vital statistics. The GT R sprints from 0-100 km/h in a mere 3.6 seconds and has a red-line speed of 318 km/h. The car also inspired the Cigarette Racing Team 50’ Marauder AMG unveiled at the last Miami International Boat Show. This is the last of eight special editions to emerge over a ten-year period from the very fruitful partnership between the two companies. A winning combination of breathtaking performance and equally breathtaking lines. www.mercedes-benz.com
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