Video: Mercedes AMG GT R spied at the Nürburgring

Last week we learned of the existence of a Mercedes-AMG GT R. A faster, harder version of the AMG GT supercar, it will “set a new benchmark in terms of driving dynamics,” if AMG boss Tobias Moers is to be believed.

This appears to be evidence the GT R exists, and that it (alongside Merc’s engineers) is hard at work testing at the Nürburgring. Because where else?

It’s shifting along, but it appears this isn’t the GT R in maximum attack mode. For that, we’d expect some barely contained oversteer and a more sonorous howl form its turbocharged V8 engine, which is clearly being short-shifted through its gears at points.

But there are tell-tale signs it’s being pushed, nonetheless; the strobe brake lights, as electronic nannies cut in, and the scuff from the undertray as it bounds through one of the Nordschleife’s compressions.

We get a good glimpse at the GT R’s uprated aerodynamics kit, too. Note the lower front splitter, additional intakes in the grille and more intricate rear diffuser, which appears to house a central exhaust pipe. Oh, and there’s a great big fixed rear wing, of course.

Thanks go to YouTube account CvdZijden, whose cameras were pointed at the ‘Ring as the GT R nipped out for a couple laps. Like what you see?