Performance Review: Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Mercedes GT has a 3982cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GT shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GT's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1630 kgs (3593 lbs) this makes the Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes GT shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (602 bhp)

In terms of power the 3982cc 32V V8 engine produces 577 bhp (430 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (602 bhp) or the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 516 lb-ft (699.6 Nm) @ 1900 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes GT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (378.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes GT.

The Mercedes GT has a Power to weight ratio of 353.9 bhp per ton and 316.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 GT competing with the 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (378.9 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 (378.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes GT generating around 316.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (341.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus (340.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs). This Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.67 secs @ 117.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (11.62 secs), the 2005 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 (11.64 secs), and the 2012 Porsche Boxster S 3.4L (11.64 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo has a maximum speed of 198mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 GT equals the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (209 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo then how about the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (209 mph), the 2006 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 Edition (209 mph), or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph).

Related Links:

2016 GT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mercedes

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