2020 Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster: The most capable performance car without a roof!

[@macstone9719]

That´s the one for me. Open cars are my passion. They are so much more intense. Thank you for the great video, as always.

[@MotoManTV]

Thanks, Mac!

[@dash-ryan]

My dream car! Open top all the way for me too! Beautiful color. Wish I could afford it (Love Motoman’s options game, btw!). Instead, I have a deposit for a 2021/2022 Red Mist C8 Corvette Convertible, cause no one can beat it’s price for what you get. Maybe one day after that I can buy one of these AMG’s ... used.

[@jameswillard1]

As a structural engineer for a major car company I can tell you “the most capable performance car without a roof” is a Mclaren (or perhaps another car with a carbon tub, but Mclaren is the only one I personally have lots of experience with) ...every other open top car is significantly compromised when it comes to comparing them to their coupe counterpart because of the reliance on the roof to stiffen the structure. Adding strengthening measures to door sills, bulkheads, steering column, floor structure etc are all there to try to restore stiffness lost in open top transformation but will never restore it to any even close to the level of that of a carbon tubbed vehicle, hence why it is basically the configuration of every race car

[@NickBrakattack]

Always enjoy your options game segment, glad to see you doing so well.

[@GY9944]

"The most capable performance car without a roof" Literally ever McLaren & mid-engined Ferrari ever: "Are we jokes to you?"

[@Fluterra]

GY he meant to add “that are reliable”

[@forzer456]

And more reasonably priced

[@jameswillard1]

I commented this above. You are correct about the Mclaren but the Ferrari 458/488 actually does not have a particularly stiff chassis. As a structural engineer for a major car company I can tell you “the most capable performance car without a roof” is a Mclaren (or perhaps another car with a carbon tub, but Mclaren is the only one I personally have lots of experience with) ...every other open top car is significantly compromised when it comes to comparing them to their coupe counterpart because of the reliance on the roof to stiffen the structure. Adding strengthening measures to door sills, bulkheads, steering column, floor structure etc are all there to try to restore stiffness lost in open top transformation but will never restore it to any even close to the level of that of a carbon tubbed vehicle, hence why it is basically the configuration of every race car

[@Fluterra]

Compared to a 992 911, there is no comparison - there’s so much more dynamics, sound, and enjoyment with the GT.

[@SCDC-Channel]

This spec looks epic

[@jryanjohnson5753]

Amazing how tuning can make a big difference in output. The difference can be even bigger than an having completely different engine block.

[@IceDree]

I don't know why, but the solarbeam yellow in all of its 9k glory just clicks with me when it comes to the AMG GT. If I was writing a cheque, I'd go for the hardtop AMG GT C with a glass roof to be honest, the R is a bit too extreme for daily use. As always, excellent work, M.

[@andychang7137]

How would you compare this with 992 cabriolet? Thanks

[@MotoManTV]

This would be more of a very modern, very powerful muscle car in comparison to the 992 Cab being a scalpel.

[@johnspace1876]

Such a masterwork of engineering and design. $10k to be painted like a banana!

[@youngprankster94]

Ahh man, dream car 😍

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

I loooooove roadsters, this one is very cool. But I don't get the hardcore track focus roadster? Just me? For me its about the handling, fun, connection, sound .... the overall experience. The track focus part is defeating the purpose, am I wrong and alone here?

[@MotoManTV]

Not just you.

[@jamisonz3365]

It's always for someone. The AMG lineup is crazy. They have so many different droptops. S63/65 Cabriolet, E53 Cabriolet, C63s/43 Cabriolet, SL63/65, SLC43 and GT roadster, GTC Roadster, GTR Roadster. They provide everything, you just pick what you want. II'm pretty sure there are people loving the top end track monster droptops.

[@stillsearching1284]

I am a big Mercedes Benz fan and have been ever since I was a little kid. I want to like this car, but I don't like the styling. The regular AMG GT looks better. The R is a bit too much. Previous top of the line models like the SLR McLaren and SLS AMG looked so much better.

[@Doug_Boyer]

Unfortunately that wing looks really out of place you would think they could develop something that doesn’t look like they just went to the auto parts store shelf

[@jamisonz3365]

You need to know the wing on a track focus supercar is not for show. Functionality is everything. AMG has the most advanced aerodynamic engineering in the market. They clearly know better how to design a rear wing on the AMG GTR. It's perfectly there.

[@clarencetaylor7455]

imagine the cost of a fender bender...

[@justjacqueline2004]

Sadly,from a pleb,the folding roof sold it to me.Now what else is needed,except wheels,engine and steering wheel.

[@Closertotruth2]

Can you compare the sound of this to the Lexus LC500 convertible?

[@MotoManTV]

In an analogy most men would understand. One's a blond. One's a brunette. Both are stunning in different ways. You choose.

[@mrmorrisniceguy987]

In case Mr Motoman is still looking for that special Color name: In Europe this Yellow color is called "AMG SOLARBEAM YELLOW"!

[@kellyjensen9425]

You deserve the outing in that car! Entertaining video.

[@MotoManTV]

Thanks, Kelly!

[@mtnvalley9298]

That cinches it: I'm buying an autoclave and going into the carbon fiber business.

[@cls63amgwagon34]

You think you’ll be able to drive the Black Series?

[@MotoManTV]

Yep . . . but going to be a while. Have something else Mercedes coming up for you guys next week. Something Special.

[@twfinc6855]

0-60 in 3.5 because its rear drive... at the strip with good traction its closer to 3.0....... Even my SL63 does 3.5 with worse tires and worse traction, and heavier than the GTR

[@twfinc6855]

Waiting for the New SL to come out... Why they make every sports model in convertible I dont know, they should leave the convertible to the new SL, make the GTR hard top, get rid of the GT-C. Too much crossover between the cars. This would lower production costs, and maybe they could drop the prices 25 or 30k.

[@RushDone]

Cant wait to see your company's car.

[@Enjoythevroom]

Isn't true that all performance car makers try to emulate their F1 cars for their street cars? (Mercedes.AMG has some experience in this no?) Have you ever seen an F1 car with a roof? Stop complaining about roadsters with sporting intentions! My 1988 BMW Cabrio's a pillars shook really back going over railroad tracks. Sometimes, the doors wouldn't open properly if I had it parked with one corner higher etc. This is 2022 and new roadsters are so much stiffer that body flex is not even noticeable. My SL55 AMG with the P30 Performance Package has zero body flex even with its stiffer suspension and she's 17 years old.

[@AbzAden]

This or a 992 Turbo S Cabriolet?

[@MotoManTV]

You really need to ask:)

[@stuartkennedy4570]

Why does it have less hp than an E63?

[@MotoManTV]

Weight.

[@15725867905]

“Weighs 3,746 pounds...” lost me there. Not that I could ever afford one, but she’s a big girl.

[@jamisonz3365]

Droptops are always heavier because of the structure and safety staff. If you want hardcore performance on tracks and better handling, just get a normal AMG GTR.

[@markferguson578]

That my friends is a house , several acres of land or money you could invest. Truly a rich persons toy.

[@petedavis8701]

Mark Ferguson But if you already have a nice house with land, a ride on lawnmower, all the power tools a man can dream about, a handyman to come in to use all the tools, and money in investments earning over 5% why not buy that lovely car to park with your Bentayga and the wife’s Ferrari California? (Just dreaming sorry)

[@IDroppedMyBass]

2.4mpg :')

[@coldude2559]

My God! This is just automotive porn!!!!

[@MotoManTV]

Why, yes, yes it is.

[@money4385]

Bad color