2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Limited-slip differential
Price :	MSRP: $157,000
Weight :	3428 lbs \| 1554.915 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	3.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	198 mph \| 318.582 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Bi-Turbo V 8 \| with Dry-Sump Lubrication
Displacement :	3982 cc \| 243.0 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	577 HP (424.672 KW) @ 6250 RPM
Torque :	516 Ft-Lbs (700 NM) @ 1900 RPM

Transmission:
7 Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Production Figures

Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 2018 :	315,959
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R

Handling

Recall

Component	COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V058000
Summary	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Consequence	Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy	MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20161025
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V826000
Summary	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
Consequence	If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy	MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R? A: The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R has a top speed of 198 mph.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R? A: The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 2018? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 315,959 automobiles in 2018.

Q: What engine did the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R was a Bi-Turbo V 8 (3982 cc | 243.0 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 577 HP (424.672 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 516 Ft-Lbs (700 NM) @ 1900 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R have? A: The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R had a 7 speed Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT gearbox.