Mercedes AMG GTR Review & Drive | Why I Bought The German Viper
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2023
- Mercedes Benz AMG GTR Review & Drive. In this video I highlight the unique features of the AMG GTR and discuss similarities to other prominent American cars such as the Dodge SRT Viper, Dodge Hellcat and Shelby GT500 Track Pack. The Mercedes Benz AMG GTR is a very limited edition supercar produced from 2018-2020 in coupe and convertible form. Less than 750 units made worldwide for the GTR Coupes. My car is in the launch edition spec of Green Hell Magno Matte Paint, Carbon Ceramic Brakes and more amazing options. This hand built car utilizes carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum throughout and also uses the same DCT that Ferrari uses in many of their high horsepower cars such as the 458, 488 and F12. Come along and learn something about this incredibly rare and potent hand built Track Monster from the people behind one of the most successful Formula 1 race teams today. Do not sleep on these cars and with the current market prices are now starting to climb back up and these will be highly collectible very soon as AMG vanishes ICE and the glorious V8 from their lineups. If your tired of your American Muscle Cars lack of quality and refinement and want something of a higher level that still has the muscle soul and power then the AMG GTR is exactly what your looking for. There are also an abundant of tuner mods available to bring these cars to over 1000hp
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I just bought one myself and really appreciate all of the tidbits you shared. I didn't know about the transmission especially, so cool man!
Great to hear! Enjoy it these cars are incredible
One of the most badass cars Mercedes has ever made!
What a beast! 2 green German in the fleet now! Congrats Phil!
That interior is next level 😱
It is plus the stereo is over the top incredible
Congrats. You talked about this car in the past. It's great to see it on the channel.
Thanks!
Congrats man ! Now that is an absolute beast of a car. Keeping the passion alive !
Thanks I absolutely love it if my video didn’t reveal lol
Congratulations 😉👍
Amazing. You're totally right about timing, same thing happened to me where a green hell max specced one just happened to become available locally when I was initially looking at one out of state. As for those wheels, it's the premium light weight performance "RXE" option and they were available on all GTRs but apparently not a lot of ppl liked the way they looked due to the thick silver lip...but they are the lightest factory option weighing in at only 18.1lb fronts and 21.7lb rears.
Congrats Phil !! What an amazing car and a perfect addition to your collection. All the best !!
Thanks 👍
Great addition. Well deserved. Looking forward to all the content with it.
Much appreciated
This is crazy good! Excited to see what you have in store for this.
More to come!
Amazing! Looking forward to more content! Great choice Phil!
Much appreciated!
so crazy I haven't seen your channel in a while... however I always search and research different cars cause Im a nut case when It comes to vehicles... I was debating on buying a amg gtc or gtr... Absolute beast of a car. Best color ever put on the amg too. Congrats! By the way your product reviews and videos helped me learn to clean a car better ! Thanks!
Nice 👍
You got yourself a beast Phil, I'd call it Hulk because it's just pure green muscle.
Gonna miss that Shelby, Especially since your videos helped me to get my dream spec, but Super Excited to see what’s in store for this new toy!
I can tell you enjoyed this car. Congrats! Will consider this in the future when my time comes
These cars are so beautiful and mean looking at the same time. My mild-mannered wife saw one the other day in a matte grey paint and she said without hesitation, “there’s a panty-dropper”.
i love mercedes Phil. beatiful car, it is the right choice for sure, have fun with this beast bro. I can't wait for the videos
Thanks! Will do!
Excited to see more on this car. Absolutely beautiful.
More to come!
You got this at the right time. Next generation of this car is a completely different vehicle. 4WD, 800 lbs heavy, no rear transaxle, no front mid engine layout, no dry sump. Pretty much an S class coupe. Sad to say it, but this was probably the last non-electrified sports car from Mercedes that costs under $500k
Also apparently the 2020s don’t have OPF in the US. It has an aggressive valve that doesn’t open completely unless you get a valve module or push it hard asf.
But yeah, good luck to anyone trying to find one of these. Will only get harder and harder to get a nice example like this
I agree this car is extremely rare as well AMG hand built these in very low numbers compared to the abundance of 911 models out in the market. The new GT looks great and should sell better which i bet was their goal because the AMG GTR is really stiff and not a typical luxury Benz product its really hard core and i love it. One of my favorite cars I ever owned
Congratulations Phil!! Beautiful Car!!
Thanks 👍
Dammmmm hellll yeahhhhh!!! congrats man.
Congrats on the beautiful car Phil. Looking forward to more videos of it
Thanks! Will do!
It was never so easy to improve a channel logo so fast 🎩 Nice ride Phil 💪
Ha ha 😀
Wow. All brand new cars in the collection.
I've always liked them since day one. No question, solid performance cars!
Fantastic video. Looking forward more content.
Much appreciated!
This kind of review i was looking 👏 😊
Go buy one ! i just posted a POV drive in the AMG GTR ck it out
GREAT VIDEO, A GREAT CAR. I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!! I WANT ONE MYSELF!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH!!! ENJOY YOUR NEW HOT ROD!!!!
Sick!! Can't wait to see the future content. I'll miss the GT350R though. (I mean I have one but I'll miss the GT350R content)
The 350R is one of a kind but ive had 3 Shelby 350 plus a GTpp1 in the last 9 years I needed a change from the S550 platform I racked up over 100k miles combined
That traction dial will forever be iconic!
Phil I’m thrilled for you. As a owner of a C63S competition package and a 350R i can attest to the difference in quality and sophistication. The 350 is special in its own way, but even my lesser Bi Turbo engine is in a different league.
If I didn’t need a 4 door daily driver the GTr would be in my garage. I have almost the same seats they are awesome up to about a 2 hour drive. But are a little firm for much longer than that. I looked at a M3 but the AMG outclass’s the M3 in almost every way.
I don’t know what you can really do to improve a GTr. I tuned my C63S but your car is pretty much the pinnacle of any AMG.
Enjoy the new beast you worked hard for it. Im just a little jealous but happy you finally stepped up to a AMG.
I might dump the M3 for a C63 BS if i can find one in perfect shape these engines are animals
Love this video, love the car. I was looking at a GT3 Porsched but after driving it I felt it was great on the track but that's it. I watched some videos on the GT R, including yours and just got hooked so I just bought a 2019 and it is beyond amazing. Just took it to the track for the first time and even more amazing! This will be a car I keep for my collection, definitely not selling this one and I agree with how rare they are. Great job on the video, you helped make up my mind and I definitely like the 2018-19 much better than the 2020, I really prefer the analog gauges and switches, they look much better. We have a 2021 GT 63s and that interior is sick, but it doesn't belong in a true track car. Your car is beautiful and that spec is outstanding, have fun and thanks again.
thanks for sharing and glad you picked up an AMG GTR and my video helped. They truly are special in so many ways and every time I drive mine I am thrilled at the sound, grip, handling etc. Check out my other AMG GTR videos on this channel.
Cracking car Phil, they are a beast to drive. I rented one on Turo last year in Cali and wow it blew my mind
yeah these cars are so wild, the moment i test drove this car I was sold immediately
I worked at a Mercedes for years. I've driven a ton of these. They are fun. I personally hate how high the whole center console is and for me it was weird getting in an out but still, for those complaints I'd take one. Always loved satin and lime green type paints too
I LOVE IT!!!! PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!
Man... I cannot tell you how much I love this car. It is my absolute dream car along with the GT350 and now I see you driving one of these... It is the best decision you made in your life. Congratulations and be careful on those nasty upstate NY roads lol.
Couldn't agree more!
@@autofanaticcars Even though I know I am broke and not even near being able to buy a GTR, I am scared not being able to find one when the right time comes... I will be looking for a 2018 as well and I hope market plays its game well for me.. I will be following your content even more since you own my dream car now haha.
Hi. Thank you for sharing this . I could buy a low mile GTR , or wait for the new one. Do you think there is an advantage of this particular one versus new ones coming out in few months based on the reviews you have seen so far ?
The new AMG GT is built on the shared SL platform, 4 seats AWD , air suspension its not even close to being similar. It depends what you truly want. The 18-20 is a raw animal race car the new one is a beautiful practical GT car.
That’s the optional “RCX” wheel that any GTR buyer had the option to spec and pay the upcharge for when new.
It is an AWESOME wheel, super light, looks great, frankly better than many aftermarket options I see people put on these cars.
Only could get the grey spoke version on the GTR PRO, the black spoke option was available on both the GTR, GTR convertible, and GTR PRO.
Thanks for this info on the wheels because I personally love them. It seems most opted for the all black ones on these cars based on everything i saw on the market last few years. I like how the machine lip gives the appearance of a multi piece visually
AppTech is the company that forges them, 18.1 lbs for the front 19x10’s and 21.7 lbs for the rear 20x12’s is what I weighed them at with center caps and valve stems installed.
Great wheels!
Enjoy the car! Love the fact there aren’t many out there and many have no clue what it is or what it’s capabilities are!
awesome tech info thank you for sharing
Agree - the RXC* are some of the very Best OEM wheels ever made. Absolutely exceptional in design & function, with superlative weight savings. Love mine as well!
A relatively paltry $1700 option price as well, compared to what you get
I called the dealership to ask the cost on replacement wheels and they quoted me $3700 front and $3900 rear of course its the Mercedes parts tax but to option this on order for $1700 is a steal
I love my GTR had it for over a year now. Great video great car. Enjoy.
Awesome these cars are amazing best decision i made
@@autofanaticcars I agree with u 💯 percent. Best car I have ever driven.
Can't wait to see what you do to it. That color is amazing when I saw it in person when I took delivery of my c63 and still is.
So glad i got the green hell in the sun it looks incredible.
@@autofanaticcars Best way to get that color is used since it a $10k paint option new
Nice upgrade Phil!
Congrats! just subscribed to your channel! Extremely thorough.... great job. is the titanium exhaust stock?
Yes it is! Love this car i have more driving videos on the channel check them out
What do you use to shoot your videos?
Congrats again what an amazing machine! Do you know what the biggest difference is between the GTR and the GTR Pro?
I looked at a Pro it has manual adjustments on shocks for compression and Rebound plus more aero its very hardcore they made like 100 i think
Try getting in & out of an SLS or a GT40. This car is amazing & an amazing final fling for the AMG biturbo V8. I had a 2009 Brabus C63 that was even more extreme than the black series.
Enjoy it. Looks beautiful. Funny you mentioned Shelby vs this car. I opted for both (GT500 & GTC Roadster).
Nice choices how is the AMG GTC overall?
What is the reliability history with these cars? Any specific problems to look out for?
THIS IS MY FAVORITE!!!!
Congrats on that beauty1
Thanks
Congrats!
Thank you 👍
You got my dream car
I bought a gen 5 Viper and the build quality isn't an issue. It is after all a hand built car. The real issue is the reliability. The 8.4 V10 was prone to fail due to an oiling issue. Especially the early run of those cars. That being said the AMG GTR sounds great! So much better than the flat-plane version.
Thanks for sharing i had no idea those V10 had issues
The GTR has a flat plane crank mate. 👍
I saw the picture on IG but did not understand that you bought it 😂.
Big congrats it's a fantastic car.
The color is really cool! How will you manage not be able to polish :D. Have you been considering a stealth PPF?
Again big congrats 🎉
There is one 2018 in the same spec for sale with 1056 mile on it here in Sweden. To much money for me though but a NOS car
Ha ha stay tuned for upcoming detailing content snd stay away from cars with NOS always there usually abused
@@autofanaticcars haha I meant NOS as in new old stock :D
The SLS had the m159, beautiful car enjoy!
Hope we can see future videos when get detail it
First wash later this week it’s covered in bugs 🐛
Awesome car ! Got ride of my 19 QV for a 17 c63s coupe. While i love the stiff suspension and v8 motor, i don't particularly like the transmission as i miss the feel of that ZF tranny and how it snaps your neck on upshifts and the feel you get on the downshifts. Question i have is does your DCT tranny in your Gtr give you a feel on the upshifts and downshifts?
Thats the reason i never bought the C63 i had an E63s those cars use a conventional torque converter 7 speed auto. The DCT in the AMG GTR is the exact same transaxle that Ferrari used so its really aggressive and awesome. Check my other GTR videos on the channel to get a feel for it
Great choice 👌
Thanks 😁
@@autofanaticcarsI had a video idea maybe. “ How to source a used car and what to look out for on the car fax” like what is a good or a bad car fax for example
CarFax today have so many false information its very tricky and you have to ask the sellers the right questions and know what to look for. I looked at over 35 of these cars all failed to meet my high standard
Does the amg gt 2019 years have the filters? Or starting 2020
2019 same as 2018 the 20 have different steering wheels and no more buttons on console
Congrats on the "Green Hell" but a quick question, that hood stripe...is it staying🤔
Also it's awesome that it doesn't have the body colored lip on the rims👍
love the car the stripe is kinda unique and i am considering redoing it in a more custom version soon but the good thing it is not painted so i can always remove or redo easily. the rims make the whole car i do not like these with the all black rims.
@autofanaticcars yeah the stripe is kinda on a island. On your GT350 they went over the entire car, the way stripes should be.
Will you swap out the rims you think, like some dark bronze HRE's🤔
Nice one sir, I've got one on my imaginary list 😂, in all seriousness would definitely get one if i could
You should!
I just bought mine last week and I love it.
Congratulations 🎉 what color you get? Car is a Monster 👹
Iridiumsilver metallic - suits the car so well especially with the exposed carbon wing, mirrors and roof. Just like a Silver Arrow.
any AMG in silver is sweet enjoy it and what year is yours?
2017 one of the first cars 😇 just like you i always wanted a pre facelift model. Here in europe the switch to the more softer version came in August 2018. And also congrats on your new GTR - its a keeper especially in this spec 👍🏼 Greetings from Stuttgart
I’ve watched your videos ever since I bought my first Alfa Romeo. I’m currently in an NRING edition Giulia Quadrifoglio and have been watching these cars to see where their prices are headed. I was disappointed when you went to the M3 but totally understand with Alfa’s lack of customer service. How does the AMG compare to the Alfa?
That is awesome! The AMG GTR destroys the Alfa Romeo QV in every way possible but there totally different cars in different categories
is there PPF on the paint? Getting a magno amg soon and don't know if i should ppf it
Shoot me an email directly because most of these cars are trashed from rocks and abusive track use its a very hard car to buy if your OCD like me
@Caro Full Car PPF on the magno paint is a MUST. Can get a bit pricey, esp on a GT R with full CF Roof, full CF Rear Wing, full CF Rear Diffuser & Side Skirts, etc etc coverage, but absolutely necessary. And you will drive so much more at peace!
Looks and sounds great, I prefer the GTS without the wing
I've got the same rims on my 2020 c 63s.
Why they all stay on the left line on the highway when a GT R is approaching? 🤔
Very nice owners video! 👌
ha ha thats typical NY drivers, check out my other AMG GTR videos on the channel this car is simply incredible.
Wait so this replace the mustang ? Or it’s and addition to the collection?
Shelby is gone for now i had 3 of them plus a GT PP over the last 9 years time for something different and new and the AMG GTR is simply incredible.
Incredible Spec. Congrats. Although I'm going to miss the GT350R. That's such an incredible car.
Couldn't agree more! The 350R was painful to drive with my back issues and I wasn’t using it because of that.
Love the color...
Me too I honestly like it more than my Isle of Man M3
Very nice choice! Much better than the M3. Though I realize the M3 fits a different purpose than the GTr.
Yeah the M3 was on the fly decision to get rid of my broken Alfa at the time and is a great knock around daily driver but the M3 is going to be replaced soon I will be posting a video asking for viewer suggestions on cars I should consider. the AMG GTR is on another level all together.
I got the same exact car , 4000 miles and it’s all stock . Never added anything on it except a ppf film .
Sweet you need to add more miles on it this car is addictive to drive. Love it
Sic car!
This spec …. Wow congrats man what do you do for a living?
Does the interior rattle ? How’s the quality ?
Hand built German car that is mega stiff and well made you might hear a minor creak on very broken roads from car being so stiff but same deal on any GT Porsche
These have been weighing on me for a while and I'd love one but I'd have to give up my 991.2 Turbo S to get it. My Turbo S is a quicker car but these are so capable, I'd don't think I'd miss the little extra. I just don't know...
These drive so incredible and more raw and visceral than the Turbo S you have. These cars are very unique and rare still
@@autofanaticcars I'm sure it's all subjective but I get it. I have my supercharged S2k and my 2SS 1LE for my manual fixes. It'd be hard to part with the TTS, as it just does everything so freaking well!! Run's high 9's in the quarter, laps the track very quickly, and travels well comfy. I'm sure these do as well (GT-C or GT-S are prob. a bit more comfy). I'll have to find one to drive and compare.
Truly a beautiful monster.
I will say, the biggest advantage of the Viper over this one is... You can actually drive it and put miles on them.
Quite reliable.
But finish wise... Yeah, even the newest Gen V doesn't compare.
now that AMG released their new GT which is on the new SL chassis with 4 seats and AWD this should shoot values of the GTR higher and enough to enjoy racking on more miles which is great. Had mine out all day today love this car.
SUGGESTION: MOTOR TREND MAGAZINE.
Even though I am an 'Alfa Romeo' guy I do love this car and the G-wagon. The rest of their output is plastic fantastic.
Had a 2020 C63 for 8 months - hated it, bad handling, could not get power down - looked like a taxi with a body kit.
The AMG GTR is the only real car they ever built from ground up all others were mediocre production cars they stuffed big engines in. The SLS is also great and was pre cursor to GT platform
Congratulations Phil! Now sell me the F355 😂
Never M3 is on its way next
I believe this WAS gonna be the next doge viper (Benz diamler shared platform) but that idea was scrapped and Benz kept the platform exclusive
Total animal!
Oh yeah this car is no joke
carbon ceramics don't improve stopping power, only brake fade really. You wouldn't notice the difference on the street.
on these cars there is a huge difference in initial bite and stopping power it is very substantial versus the iron rotors even on the new M3 i have i drove a CCB version it is night and day. these CCB are touchy and you need to get use to them otherwise youll snap your neck and hit the window.
Sad to see the Shelby go, but at least the GTR is pretty cool.
yeah the Shelby GT350R was a special car but i had 3 Shelbys GT350 and 1 GT PP over the course of 9 years and i needed a change in 9 years driving the same S550 chassis. I was not using the Shelby much over the last two years since I badly injured my back and every time I drove it I was in pain and this made me do the swap into something I always wanted and was more easier on my body to enjoy.
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If your gonna get rid of gt350r…. This is the one you do it for👍🏼
Exactly what I did it was time i had 3 Shelby GT350 over last 8 years I needed a change
physical gauges are so much better and timeless. All these new cars with screens are going to look terrible in time.
Even though I like BMWs, that looks awesome
wanna buy my M3?
If i had 140k at my disposal id buy a black one without a second thought
I originally wanted black but almost impossible to find one with ccb brakes in low miles but im still really happy with the green hell one i bought these cars are so undervalued still
Collector car
I buy the monetery equivalent of this car every year for the past 5 years
Dump that Tesla and get one of these 😂
@@autofanaticcars LOL, I was referring to the 2 kids at private colleges.
ha ha ha hope they pay you back one day soon
Oh no the gt350 is gone?😢
yeah 9 years driving the S550 Mustang platform, 3 Shelby GT350s and 1 GT PP It was time for a change
Looks good but I think Shelby GT350R sounded and looked better than this, congrats though
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So, GT350, M3 and this? That's a great stable of ponies.
its very comparable to a proper m5
M5 no way too big and heavy
@@autofanaticcars this vehicle has launch control ?
Nice review but just wanted to point out one thing. As someone who actually suffered from OCD, it’s a real mental illness that ruins lives. “I’m OCD about this particular thing” is such a naive thing to say.
Sorry about your condition but everyone is quite different in that regard of what eats them up and what doesn’t for me it’s always the physical condition of things such as car’s homes etc. its because im a craftsman that makes me this way always strive for perfection
@@autofanaticcars are comments blocked from now? I just tried to reply with an article regarding this and it won’t let me post.
This is a car channel to discuss positive and technical things on automotive subjects it is not a platform to discuss mental health or personal issues sorry not on this channel.
Sounds like this car has an aftermarket dump valve. Remove it.
Those rear US bumpers are terrible!