Mercedes-AMG GT R records fastest lap at Buddh International Circuit

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The ‘Beast of the Green Hell’, ahead of its India debut on August 21, recorded a lap time of 2 mins 09.853 secs, becoming the first production car to do so at the Buddh International Circuit.

The speed test was conducted by FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and the AMG GT R was driven by AMG Driver Christian Hohenadel.

Unveiled in June last year, the GT R sits on top of the GT range. The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 585 hp and 700 Nm of torque, 75 hp and almost 50 Nm more than the GT S. It features rear-wheel steering. Read more about the GT R here.

Roland Folger, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said: “We are highly thrilled with the accomplishment of the ‘Beast of the Green Hell’, which spearheads Mercedes-AMG’s model range globally. The AMG GT R which has spent a large portion of its development time at the Green Hell of the Nürburgring has proven its racing mettle at our very own Buddh International Circuit. It is only fitting that ahead of its India debut, the AMG GT R, holds the title of clocking the fastest lap ever by a production car in India. Mercedes-Benz has a formidable presence in the racing and motorsports arena, and this strong lineage is present in our vehicle design and technology, both in performance and aesthetics. The AMG GT R is an embodiment of Mercedes-AMG’s global expertise in creating a sports car that every performance enthusiast around the world, would like to own and experience every day.”

Akbar Ebrahim , President FMSCI , commented, “The FMSCI is happy to have been part of this record attempt by Mercedes Benz India. Our Technical delegate Mr. Raj Kapoor supervised the entire test and is happy to note that a new Lap record has been created at the Buddh International Circuit by a production car, Mercedes–AMG GT R. The FMSCI congratulated Mercedes-Benz India on this achievement and wishes them the very best in the introduction of this sports car in the Indian market.”

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The earlier ‘Fastest Lap’ (2:14.521) at Buddh International Circuit was also clocked by a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the legendary SLS AMG in March, 2013.