The Mercedes-AMG GT R just set the lap record for being the fastest production car around the famed Buddh International Circuit (BIC). The car which is all set to be launched in India this year, clocked a timing of 02:09.853 at the circuit. The test was conducted by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) and behind the wheel of the GT R was AMG Driver Christian Hohenadel. The previous lap record was also held by Mercedes, on the SLS AMG with a lap timing of 2:14.521. The Mercedes-AMG GT R is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that pumps put a powerful 570bhp and 700Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed automatic gearbox. The GT R can sprint to 100km/h from a standstill in 3.6 seconds and zip to top speeds of 316km/h.
