The Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster was one of the top variants for the AMG GT Roadster. Introduced for the 2020 model year, the GT R Roadster was one of the most powerful versions of the AMG GT, featuring 577hp from Mercedes-AMG's M178 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine. This highly tuned powerplant was paired to the 7 speed, dual clutch AMG SPEEDSHIFT automatic transmission, which sent drive to the rear wheels. A limited production variant, the Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster saw just 750 examples built.