Through the Green Hell in just 7:10.9 - the Mercedes-AMG GT R was faster than any other road-going sports car ever tested. The 585bhp 'Beast of the Green Hell' more than lived up to its nickname. A lap of the legendary Nordschleife, which ranks as the world's toughest race track, is the ultimate test of a sports car.

And this exceptional race track, the Nurburgring, is precisely where the Mercedes-AMG GT R has spent a large proportion of its development time. Numerous innovations and modifications bear witness that the road-going sports car has racing DNA in its blood.

The foundations for such exceptional driving dynamics come courtesy of the front mid-engine layout with transaxle, a 585bhp V8 bi-turbo engine, extensively modified suspension, sophisticated aerodynamics, active rear-axle steering, bespoke tyres and intelligent lightweight design.