The ultimate roofless Mercedes sports car arrives with the 2020 GT R Roadster. And the best part aside from working on your tan? This 577 horsepower rocket sports the exact same specs as its hardtop counterpart – something you don’t typically see with convertibles.
Only 750 units of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster will be available; pricing was around $189,750 US. For something more attainable, check out our 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster review.
Topless Mercedes-AMG GT R does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds
| Engine | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Horsepower | 577 horsepower |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft of torque |
| Transmission | 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT automatic |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) Time | Approximately 3.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | Approximately 197 mph (317 km/h) |
Hitting a top speed of 197 mph or 317 km/h and sprinting 0-62 mph in a mere 3.6 seconds, what is perhaps best known as the F1’s sweetest safety car now gets the convertible treatment for the first time; both variants get the burly 4.0L bi-turbo V8 under the hood.
The new Mercedes-AMG roadster expands the AMG GT family to 16 members with five sedans, two racing cars, five coupes, and four roadsters.
Of course, the Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster’s suspension and footwork get a major overhaul as well:
| Suspension | AMG coil-over suspension |
| Brakes | High-performance AMG carbon-ceramic composite brakes |
| Wheels and Tires | 19-inch front and 20-inch rear AMG forged wheels with high-performance tires |
| Exhaust System | AMG Performance Exhaust System |
| Weight | Approximately 3,650 lbs (1,655 kg) |
| Aerodynamics | Active aerodynamics with adjustable front splitter and rear wing |
| Convertible Top | Fully electric fabric roof |
| Fuel Economy | Approximately 15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, 17 mpg combined (varies by driving conditions) |
AMG Roadster Styling
When Mercedes and AMG link up, the German’s styling always enters a whole other dimension with more diabolical looks. This 2-door coupe is no different with a low-slung design sporting a forward-inclined AMG-specific radiator grille and V-shaped arrow-like appearance of the front.
It simply looks like it’s rolling even at a standstill.
Add a massive spoiler in the back (which suits this luxury roadster), OTT wings and splitters, and standard-fit LED High-Performance headlamps, this beast carries forward the GT R coupe’s distinctly sporty design to a topless state. Here’s a short list of styling upgrades:
- Large air intakes on the front bumper for enhanced cooling
- Wide fenders and flared wheel arches for a muscular appearance
- Convertible fabric roof with a fully electric operation
- Iconic “Panamericana” grille design with vertical chrome bars
- Available AMG Carbon Fiber Package for additional carbon-fiber accents
