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Old 03-04-2017, 05:07 AM
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Mercedes AMG GTR production begins

I do not see anyone sharing this news so here we go:

http://www.motor1.com/news/137881/me...uction-begins/

It still says the GTR maybe limited to 2000 units, something my dealer did not confirm. Also, they are claiming RXC wheels are no longer available and have been taken out. Anyone else is able to verify this?
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What wheels are the rxc wheels?



The 5-twin spoke wheels as in the image.
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Originally Posted by muhri
I do not see anyone sharing this news so here we go:

http://www.motor1.com/news/137881/me...uction-begins/

It still says the GTR maybe limited to 2000 units, something my dealer did not confirm. Also, they are claiming RXC wheels are no longer available and have been taken out. Anyone else is able to verify this?
My understanding is that there is no hard limit but 2000 is the likely number to be made given the production run time and capacity to build.

There is definitely some issue with RXC wheels, people in Europe I know who were late to spec have been told that the RXC wheels may delay their build and have been advised to choose RXB instead. Having said that I questioned MB headoffice here directly and they confirmed that my car would have RXC wheels.
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My understanding is that there is no hard limit but 2000 is the likely number to be made given the production run time and capacity to build.

There is definitely some issue with RXC wheels, people in Europe I know who were late to spec have been told that the RXC wheels may delay their build and have been advised to choose RXB instead. Having said that I questioned MB headoffice here directly and they confirmed that my car would have RXC wheels.
My dealer tells me no delays, it just is plain old unavailable. Oh well, I'm not going to stop the car for RXC vs RXB debate. Thanks for the info.
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I have speced the RXC wheels and, as of today, I have not been notified of any delay to my August delivery. And they are still on the configuration tool.
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I have speced the RXC wheels and, as of today, I have not been notified of any delay to my August delivery. And they are still on the configuration tool.
Thanks for your update, good for you, unfortunately, I had to spec RXB to move my order thru.
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If any of you are inclined, would like to see which options and colors you are going with.
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Originally Posted by AMG 17GT
If any of you are inclined, would like to see which options and colors you are going with.
brilliant blue, RXC, all carbon packs, ceramics, track pack with body coloured cage.
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If any of you are inclined, would like to see which options and colors you are going with.
Green Hell Magno, RXB wheels, bucket seats, yellow stitching.
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Well I'll just say wow .... there's going going to be some very cool GTR thread **** this spring
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Originally Posted by muhri
Green Hell Magno, RXB wheels, bucket seats, yellow stitching.
Took this shot at Monterey show

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Best colour👍🏼
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Not normally a Blue color guy but I like that a lot with those wheels and trim.

Hope it comes sooner than later..... get that boat tracker when it's shipped.
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Very nice, thanks!
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Best colour👍🏼
I must admit, this looks amazing! can't wait to see it in real life.
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Any one in Australia?

I believe the base pricing is at $350k AUD and around $420k AUD fully optioned - can someone confirm?
In Sydney. Only thing I can't decide is the colour. Magnetite Black Metallic or Non metallic black. Magnetite had a bit of a grey tinge which I'm not too sure on but non metallic is going to show up too many imperfections I think.
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What is the base MSRP in the US?
MBUSA did not announce pricing yet. Only MB Germany did.
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Originally Posted by rscholl
What is the base MSRP in the US?
Nothing official. 164 euro But right around 173k should be it.

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Nothing official. 164 euro But right around 173k should be it.
Great. Thanks.
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Uk is £133k, specs out to £160k for a decent one.

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