2021 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro Lands In Australia Priced From A$453,200

Nearly a year after launching overseas, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro has just been announced for Australia, where it will be sold through local AMG Performance Centers from AU$453,200 (US$316,034), with deliveries set to commence in September.

Mercedes-AMG is building just 750 examples of the AMG GT R Pro worldwide and only 15 of them are coming Down Under. It sits at the very top of the GT family, at least until the AMG GT R Black Series lands, and is been touted “as the ultimate track day racer of the Mercedes-AMG range, whilst still being able to be driven every day on the road.”

Powering the supercar is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 rated at 577 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, or 430 kW and 700 Nm in local lingo. Coupled to the potent engine is a dual-clutch AMG SpeedShift 7G seven-speed transmission driving the rear wheels, helping rocket the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a mere 3.6 seconds.

Moreover, the AMG GT R Pro is six seconds faster around the Nurburgring than the ‘regular’ AMG GT R and this largely comes down to the aerodynamic improvements it benefits from, which result in added downforce. The most notable are an extended front splitter, canards on the bumper and carbon fiber louvers on the front arches, while the rear features a distinctive diffuser and a large fixed wing.

To put the AU$453,200 asking price of the GT R Pro into perspective, the entry-level GT S Coupe in Australia starts at AU$311,142 (US$216,903) while the GT C Coupe and GT Roadster are priced from AU$329,843 (US$229,940) and AU$355,242 (US$247,646) respectively. Prices for the ‘regular’ Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe kick off at AU$361,042 (US$251,689).