Mercedes AMG GT R PRO: that is what the most radical variant of the AMG GT will be called, arriving to replace the Black Series models

For months, we have been witnesses to Mercedes lapping the Nürburgring circuit with the precision of a scalpel thanks to the chosen platform, a mysterious AMG GT R wrapped in camouflage. At first, we thought it was the revival of that iconic series that marked a before and after in the previous generation of AMG-badged models, the so-called Black Series. However, the Star brand has just confirmed that, although this is the most radical version of its quintessential supercar, the R designation will be kept intact and will be accompanied by the PRO suffix.

For now, the only thing known is the new name Mercedes will use for its fastest and wildest vehicles and, although the AMG GT R with this important upgrade will be the only one available for the time being, we expect to see it equipped on more models from the brand. It will be at the Los Angeles Auto Show where the German firm will premiere this new variant, which arrives offering a perfect balance between public road driving and track use.

The new Mercedes AMG GT R PRO is still in the testing phase and driving around disguised as a prototype, so the brand has provided very little data. Among the details is the clear inspiration the engineers have drawn from the GT3 and GT4 race cars, since they have been able to extrapolate elements designed solely for competition and apply them to a vehicle that will be road-legal.

The new design of the AMG GT R PRO is partly hidden by the camouflage but, even so, we can make out a noticeably wider body with a more aggressive bumper and a lower, sharper splitter. At the same time, Mercedes has confirmed that it has used this new variant to introduce several styling changes, which will further strengthen the synergies between the standard AMG GT and the four-door AMG GT.

As expected, this more radical version of the Mercedes AMG GT R will also feature important mechanical upgrades. Initially, we will find the already known 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which will be capable of delivering more than 600 CV, considering the “standard” AMG GT R offers 585 CV. On the other hand, there will also be significant dynamic improvements aimed at enhancing both the stability of the German supercar and its cornering ability.

It will be at the Los Angeles Auto Show where the new Mercedes AMG GT R PRO will be unveiled, revealing all its innovations and improvements. At the same time, the brand could use this new variant to produce a limited edition, offering a high level of exclusivity in one of its most radical models which, in turn, could also mark the end of the AMG GT cycle to make way for a successor.