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Bussink Mercedes-AMG GT R Speedlegend revealed
Dutch entrepreneur Ronald Bussink has created a limited-run speedster based on the Mercedes-AMG GT R
by: Sam Jenkins
25 May 2021
Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren have all launched roofless speedsters in recent months, but Mercedes were arguably the first to go there with a modern model with the SLR Stirling Moss. So while it might be out of the loop in 2021, Dutch Ferris wheel designer Ronald Bussink has taken matters into its own hands, designing an open-top speedster based on the Mercedes-AMG GT R, removing its screen and increasing power in the process.
Limited to just five units worldwide, the Bussink GT R Speedlegend takes inspiration from the aforementioned 2009 SLR Stirling Moss and today’s Formula 1 cars. After over a year of development, the finished model was displayed at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix.
Designed and produced in collaboration with German-based HWA AG, the company behind many Mercedes-AMG components, drastic measures have been taken in order to convert the supercar. A-pillars have been all but removed, with the windows lowered to match. Its folding roof has also been ditched entirely in the process. As it started out as a roadster, no additional reinforcement has been fitted, resulting in a 100kg drop in weight compared to the standard GT R Roadster – this brings its kerb weight to around 1500kg, similar to the range-topping Black Series.
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Bussink opted for the AMG GT Roadster as a base car, it’s limited to 750 units worldwide, and unlike the GT R Pro it comes with a special number plaque. The 4.0L V8 Biturbo in the GT R Roadster produces 577hp and 700nm of torque. 0-100km/h is achieved in 3.8s, the top speed is 319km/h. The GT R SpeedLegend takes thing to a new level with weight savings of up to 100kg and increased power output to 850hp – by those measures, it should be significantly quicker than the stock GT R Roadster. And it’s completely road legal!
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Dutch entrepreneur Ronald Bussink has created a limited-run speedster based on the Mercedes-AMG GT R
by: Sam Jenkins
25 May 2021
Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren have all launched roofless speedsters in recent months, but Mercedes were arguably the first to go there with a modern model with the SLR Stirling Moss. So while it might be out of the loop in 2021, Dutch Ferris wheel designer Ronald Bussink has taken matters into its own hands, designing an open-top speedster based on the Mercedes-AMG GT R, removing its screen and increasing power in the process.
Limited to just five units worldwide, the Bussink GT R Speedlegend takes inspiration from the aforementioned 2009 SLR Stirling Moss and today’s Formula 1 cars. After over a year of development, the finished model was displayed at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix.
Designed and produced in collaboration with German-based HWA AG, the company behind many Mercedes-AMG components, drastic measures have been taken in order to convert the supercar. A-pillars have been all but removed, with the windows lowered to match. Its folding roof has also been ditched entirely in the process. As it started out as a roadster, no additional reinforcement has been fitted, resulting in a 100kg drop in weight compared to the standard GT R Roadster – this brings its kerb weight to around 1500kg, similar to the range-topping Black Series.
Bussink Mercedes-AMG GT R Speedlegend revealed | Evo
Dutch entrepreneur Ronald Bussink has created a limited-run speedster based on the Mercedes-AMG GT R
www.evo.co.uk
Bussink opted for the AMG GT Roadster as a base car, it’s limited to 750 units worldwide, and unlike the GT R Pro it comes with a special number plaque. The 4.0L V8 Biturbo in the GT R Roadster produces 577hp and 700nm of torque. 0-100km/h is achieved in 3.8s, the top speed is 319km/h. The GT R SpeedLegend takes thing to a new level with weight savings of up to 100kg and increased power output to 850hp – by those measures, it should be significantly quicker than the stock GT R Roadster. And it’s completely road legal!
Bussink GT R SpeedLegend: A Bespoke Mercedes-AMG GT R Speedster
It's called the Bussink GT R SpeedLegend, it was designed by Roland A. Bussink who then tasked HWA AG to bring his idea into reality. Only 5 will be made, and t
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