2018 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster: Spectacular Topless Model Revealed

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First Posted: Sep 19, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Autumn isn't an ideal time to launch a new open-top sports car, but for the dazzling Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and its racier stablemate, the GT C Roadster, an exception can be made. Mercedes released the details of the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster ahead of its worldwide debut at the Paris Motor Show that is to be held later this month.

The convertible will be available in regular GT strength with concentrated GT C form, giving more power and an upgraded suspension. The steering and brakes have been borrowed from the fearsome 'AMG GT R' gull-wing coupe. Similar to the vaunted 300 SL 'Gullwing' from the 1950s, The Mercedes-AMG's GT Coupé has taken to roadster duty very well. Mercedes still has managed to keep things comparatively simple with a foldable fabric soft top that folds in a record time of 11 seconds.

Both the versions make use of Twin-Turbo 4-litre V8 engine that is matched to a seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. While the standard car rolls out with 469 horsepower, the wide-body version of the GT C packs up a healthy 549 HP. The C model has borrowed some of its key components from the Mercedes-AMG's GT R Coupé. The auto-maker promises this car will sprint from zero to 62mph in just 3.7 seconds and can push all the way to a top-to-bottom speed of 196mph.

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The GT C features wider wheels and also a track that is expanded by 57mm, to accommodate broader bodywork. Mercedes engineers have also stretched the limits to offset the weight penalty of this roadster-isation, by substituting steel with magnesium, aluminium and carbon-fibre-infused sheet moulding compound wherever possible.

On an overlook, the GT Roadster is 55kg heavier than the standard GT Coupé, and the extra loaded GT C is 90kg more than the sportier GT S Coupé. The company has not yet officially stated the price of the two models, but the expected price of the GT Roadster is £110,000 and the GT C Roadster will add to that figure by at least £20,000.