# Turbocharged Grand Tourer Cars The New Mercedes AMG GT R Features a 570-Horsepower Engine By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mercedes-amg References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/mercedes-amg-gt-r-in-the-works-11-04-2016/) & [autocar](http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-amg-gt-r-570bhp-sports-car-due-year) Respected German automaker [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-2022-sl) is set to launch a brand new Mercedes AMG offering, dubbed the Mercedes AMG GT R, that is a brand new GT product that is designed to compete with the likes of the [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt) [911 GT3 RS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-911-gt3-rs). This vehicle, set to be the third and easily the most powerful vehicle in the Mercedes AMG GT range, will come with a whole number of upgrades over the GT S and GT vehicles, with one of the most noteworthy changes being the inclusion of an upgraded engine capable of pumping out 570 horsepower. Ultimately, the Mercedes AMG GT R shows that the GT brand is set to continue to blaze a trail for vehicles in the grand tourer market with their unique combination of power, design and style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Powerful GT Cars:** Resurgence in the market of powerful Grand Tourer cars with upgraded engines. - **Competition with Porsche 911 GT3 RS:** Increasing competition with the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in the Grand Tourer car market. - **Luxury Car Market Growth:** Expansion in the luxury car market with the release of high-performance Grand Tourer cars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Increasing demand for high-performance GT cars denotes opportunities for car manufacturers to invest in R&D to develop more technologically advanced vehicles. - **Luxury Car Industry:** Growth in the luxury car market, with the release of high-end GT cars, indicates an influx of demand for luxury cars in the market. - **Motor Racing Industry:** Investment from car manufacturers in developing high-performance GT cars could lead to advancements in motor racing innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-vantage-roadster.md) - [Masterfully Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-suv.md) - [Sporty Entry-Level Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl43.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Track-Centric Premium Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-gt3-1.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Premium Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g580.md) - [High-Performance Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv.md)