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Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR 2017

GT3 (2010)Mercedes-Benz
585 hp
Horsepower
1555 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2017
Year

Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR 2017 (GT3-style Supercar)

The Mercedes-AMG GT R is a ferocious front-engined German performance coupe built on the same basic AMG GT platform that underpins Mercedes’ GT3 race car program. While the road-going GT R is not a homologated GT3 machine itself, it shares the same long-nose, rear-transaxle layout and motorsport-inspired character that make it feel right at home in a sim racing lounge.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged AMG V8, front-mid mounted, dry-sump lubrication

  • Total Output: 585 hp (430 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed dual-clutch

  • Weight: 1,555 kg curb weight

  • Dimensions: 4,551 mm long × 1,939 mm wide × 1,284 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,630 mm

  • Tires: Performance Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2-style tires on AMG forged wheels

  • Brakes: High-performance ventilated discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The AMG GT R is a big-torque, rear-drive muscle GT with a highly engaging chassis balance and a distinctly old-school personality beneath its modern aero and electronics. It feels long, stable, and confidence-inspiring at speed, but it still rotates eagerly when you trail brake into a corner. Compared to a full GT3 car, it’s a little heavier and less surgically precise, yet that extra mass gives it a rewarding sense of momentum and load transfer that drivers can really feel through fast direction changes.

Engine & Sound: The 4.0L twin-turbo V8 is classic AMG theater — deep, angry, and thunderous on throttle, with a hard-edged turbocharged bark under load. Power delivery is muscular from the mid-range and absolutely explosive on corner exit, making the car feel fast even before you’ve straightened the wheel. The exhaust note has a rich V8 rumble that builds into a brutal mechanical roar as the revs climb.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable and predictable, with strong front grip and a progressive rear that can be coaxed into rotation.

  • Traction: Excellent in dry conditions, but the huge torque can light up the rear tires if you get greedy with throttle.

  • Braking: Strong braking performance, though not as razor-sharp as a dedicated race car.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive on fast circuits, especially where long straights and high-speed sweepers reward its power and aero balance.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and clean hands. Let the chassis settle before asking for big throttle, and use the car’s stability to your advantage on faster tracks. It shines on circuits that reward smooth inputs and confident high-speed commitment.

Livery & Aesthetics: The AMG GT R looks absolutely menacing — wide stance, long hood, aggressive aero, and a distinctly motorsport-inspired silhouette. In sim form, its Panamericana grille, muscular rear haunches, and giant rear wing give it a proper track-day villain vibe that always turns heads.

Whether you’re chasing lap times or just want a brutal front-engine GT experience, the Mercedes-AMG GT R delivers a strong mix of sound, balance, and brute-force character that makes it a standout in any sim racing lineup.