Brawn and Beauty

Mercedes-benz AMG GT r

MERCEDES’ DYNAMICALLY designed sports car gets a performance infusion with a new top-ofthe-line AMG GT R coupe version that makes added use of lightweight construction and comes with aerodynamic exterior enhancements, along with a hand-built 577-hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine under its long hood. Essentially a street-legal racer, the GT R can hit 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and reach a felonious 198 mph.

Vital Specs: 4.0-liter 577-hp twin-turbocharged v8 engine; seven-speed dualclutch automatic transmission. price: $157,000.