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New sporty stars will make others apple-green with envy
The Affalterbach company has expanded its AMG GT sports car range with the introduction of the GT C roadster and the GT R coupe
Fifty years later and the AMG brand is continuing to churn out models to appease performance car buyers — and SA continues to be one of the brand’s biggest markets.The Affalterbach company has expanded its AMG GT sports car range with the introduction of the GT C roadster and the GT R coupe.The GT R is the most powerful variant of the model, although as we reported last week, the company appears to be working on a road version of its GT4 race car.The GT R still has the 4.0l V8 twin turbo engine, but with boost pressure turned up to 1.5 bar to produce 430kW and 700Nm. The suspension and aero have been beefed up and the model can be distinguished by a vertically slatted Panamericana grille and an active front splitter that extends from 80km/h, while a prominent rear diffuser is also another model specific.A carbon-fibre boot-deck spoiler is a functional and ornamental addition. It is also the only model in the range that comes exclusively in a matte, apple-green paint job, further sta...
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