Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The 2018 Mercedes AMG GT R shows impressive fundamentals, with strong power delivery, quick turn-in, and surprising agility for its size. But compared to lighter, more communicative GT-focused cars, the steering feel, brake confidence, and rear steer behavior make it harder to naturally build rhythm and trust at the limit. Itβs undeniably fast, but does speed alone create a rewarding track experience? And should you go with an AMG GT R or are you better off spending that money on a 718 GT4 or 991.1 GT3?
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R
4.0L twin-turbo V8 RWD 577hp, 516 lb-ft
~3630 lbs
No Mods
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Confronting the Infamous Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 on Track: youtu.be/bJ1O2J5-JFk
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 First Impressions
03:09 Confidence at the Limit
06:51 Power Meets Weight
08:35 AMG GT R vs Porsche
10:18 Final Thoughts
#povcarreview #drivingreview #carreview #amggtr
The 2018 Mercedes AMG GT R shows impressive fundamentals, with strong power delivery, quick turn-in, and surprising agility for its size. But compared to lighter, more communicative GT-focused cars, the steering feel, brake confidence, and rear steer behavior make it harder to naturally build rhythm and trust at the limit. Itβs undeniably fast, but does speed alone create a rewarding track experience? And should you go with an AMG GT R or are you better off spending that money on a 718 GT4 or 991.1 GT3?
π₯ Get your car reviewed: jubbalandcars.com
π See this car ranked on the Jubbal & Cars Driving Index: jubbalandcars.com/jcdi
π My filming gear: jubbalandcars.com/gear
π Vehicle in This Video:
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R
4.0L twin-turbo V8 RWD 577hp, 516 lb-ft
~3630 lbs
No Mods
Use code JUBBAL for $25 off LightSpeed Track Events: geni.us/LightSpeedTrackEvents
Use code JUBBAL273 for 25% off on Minus273 Racing Gloves: geni.us/minus273_gloves
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
Confronting the Infamous Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 on Track: youtu.be/bJ1O2J5-JFk
My Other YouTube Channels
π©Ί Med School Insiders: youtube.com/medschoolinsiders
π¨ββοΈ Kevin Jubbal, M.D.: youtube.com/kevinjubbalmd
Follow Jubbal & Cars
πΈ Instagram - instagram.com/jubbalandcars
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 First Impressions
03:09 Confidence at the Limit
06:51 Power Meets Weight
08:35 AMG GT R vs Porsche
10:18 Final Thoughts
#povcarreview #drivingreview #carreview #amggtr
