Nº 129 / 168 · Mercedes-Benz
Sell your Mercedes-AMG GT R directly.
The track-developed version of the first-generation AMG GT, positioned beneath the later GT R Pro and Black Series.
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At a glance · Nº 129 / 168
- Marque
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GT R
- Category
- Track-developed front-engined V8 coupe
- Territory
- Modern Supercars & Hypercar-calibre
- Years
- Coupe from 2017; Roadster from 2019; facelift in 2019.
- Engine
- Twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel drive through a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle with R-specific gearing.
- First check
- Whether servicing is up to date, with the VIN checked with Mercedes-Benz for open recalls.
Last reviewed 27 October 2026. Cite as: MotorSignet, The Index, Mercedes-AMG GT R, motorsignet.co.uk/cars-we-buy/mercedes-amg-gt-r.
The entry
The Mercedes-AMG GT R.
The AMG GT R sharpened the front-mid-engined GT with rear-wheel steering, active aerodynamic elements, a wider track and a more powerful version of AMG's twin-turbo V8.
It established the road-going basis later developed into the GT R Pro and the GT Black Series.
We review your Mercedes-AMG GT R on the engineering behind it, its own history and its condition, not against a generic pricing model.
What we look for
What we weigh in a Mercedes-AMG GT R.
Every Mercedes-AMG GT R is reviewed on the same four things as any other entry in the Index. Gaps are normal; tell us what you have. Neither a modification nor outstanding finance rules a car out on its own.
- 01
Documented history: service records and provenance for a Mercedes-AMG GT R, however complete.
- 02
Originality and modifications: what has changed, and why.
- 03
Condition, honestly described, including anything outstanding.
- 04
Paperwork and finance still to sort.
The specialist's notes
What we check on a Mercedes-AMG GT R.
The GT R is the track-developed AMG GT, built from 2017 into the early 2020s, and the review is about the R-specific hardware, the options and how the car has been used.
- Generation
- Coupe from 2017 and Roadster from 2019, rear-wheel drive through the seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle with R-specific gearing. The 2019 facelift brought a new centre console, digital instruments, a new steering wheel and new traction and stability software. The GT R Pro of 2019 is a separate, lighter car with competition coilovers and more carbon.
- Specification
- Forged wheels were standard on UK cars; carbon-ceramic brakes were an option, so we confirm them. The Track Pack adds four-point harnesses through the bucket seats. UK cars dropped some comfort items including Keyless-Go and the upgraded audio, so a Burmester system is confirmed on the build sheet rather than assumed.
- Service
- The dual-clutch has a tough reputation, and an audible thunk as the gearbox takes first gear at rest is normal. We ask whether servicing is up to date, check the VIN with Mercedes-Benz for any open recalls and confirm what warranty, if any, remains.
- History
- Main-dealer or specialist service records and the build sheet. Track use is normal on a GT R and is read with the service work around it.
- Condition
- The body extremities are hard to judge from the driver's seat, so dings and scuffs at the corners are common even on cars kept out of town. We look at the active front aero and the adjustable rear wing, ceramic discs where fitted, tyre age, Alcantara wear and on a Roadster the fabric roof.
The private route
- ISend the details
- IIReviewed by a specialist
- IIIA direct offer
- IVInspection, payment & collection
The same four stages for every Mercedes-AMG GT R. The full step-by-step.
Footnotes
º1Do you buy the Mercedes-AMG GT R?
Yes. The Mercedes-AMG GT R is on the index of cars we buy directly, filed under Modern Supercars & Hypercar-calibre as entry Nº 129 / 168. Send the registration or the car's details and a specialist reviews it personally.
º2Do you need to see my Mercedes-AMG GT R before making an offer?
Not for the offer itself. A specialist reviews what you tell us about your Mercedes-AMG GT R first. Inspection follows once you accept a direct purchase offer, before anything is finalised.
º3How does selling my Mercedes-AMG GT R to MotorSignet work?
Send the registration or the details of your Mercedes-AMG GT R. A specialist reviews it personally and, if it fits what we buy, makes a direct purchase offer. If you accept, inspection and collection are arranged. Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. We aim to complete within 7 days where checks and paperwork are ready.
º4Is a GT R with track use or aftermarket exhaust work acceptable?
Yes. Share the use and modifications honestly, including any original parts retained, and the review will reflect the real car.
º5Does a Mercedes-AMG GT R with the standard iron brakes get the same review as one with ceramics?
Yes. Both are cars we buy. The brake specification is recorded from the build sheet and inspected for wear either way; it does not decide our interest.
This page describes a type of car we buy and source directly, not a specific example currently held or for sale.
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