The Gran Turismo Racer (GTR) models have the peculiarity of being models that exceed the limits of speed perversion. However, they are still a temptation at the wheel for those who dare to drive them. Here’s a short selection of what we at Tork News believe to be the most impressive. Scroll down to meet them.
The acronym GTR in automobiles stands for “Gran Turismo Racer”, which in Spanish translates to Gran Turismo de Carrera. That is to say, those sports models destined for the tracks that make fans of the world of speed fall in love with their street versions. Although there are several throughout the history of the automotive industry, this article presents some of the most exciting ones that can give more than one passionate about this style of car goosebumps.
Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes Benz, BMW… are some of the emblematic brands that have produced a model at some point in their history GTR. They all share the particularity of being sports that exceed the limits of sports perversion. However, they are still a temptation at the wheel for those who dare to drive them. Next, a brief selection that we have made in TorkNews.
5- BMW E46 M3 GTR
The BMW E46 M3 GTR It is the variant that has become popular through the famous video game “Need for Speed: Most Wanted”. This incredible model is equipped with a powerful 4-liter 90º V8 block that is made of aluminum, capable of developing a power that exceeds 350 hp at 7,250 rpm, although its track version exceeds 450 hp.
This German sports car officially declares an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. It has an electronically regulated top speed of 250 km/h.. Only 10 units were manufactured that have been sold at 250,000 euros each.
4- Panoz Esperante GTR-1
The Panoz Esperante GTR-1 It is one of the most emblematic cars of the 90s. It was created by Don Panoz, an American company based in Hoschton, in the state of Georgia. It is almost a racing car built from a carbon fiber structure. Its track version was dedicated to competitions. It was powered by a V8 engine, of Ford origin, front. It had a six-speed ZF gearbox. It developed 640 CV of power and was capable of signing 307 km/h.
Currently there is only one road variant and it belongs to the founder of the brand, although there is a possibility that it was ordered to be made for whoever wanted it. According to the Goodwood site, its price is $890,000, although it will vary depending on the level of customization.
3- McLaren F1 GTR
The McLaren F1 GTR it competed, among other championships, in the FIA GT category (currently the WEC), which was held in the mid-1990s. It is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine. BMW, which develops a power of 600 CV. The gearbox is a 6-speed transmission.
Its street legal version is powered by a 6.1 liter naturally aspirated V12, which allows it to reach 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, while its top speed is 362 km/h, due to the huge rear spoiler. It was auctioned off for a whopping $20,465,000 at one of Gooding & Company’s auctions in Monterey, California.
2- Lamborghini Diablo GTR
The devil on wheels, it’s about the Lamborghini Diablo GTR. An impressive car seen from all its aspects and of which only 40 copies were built. Presented at the Bologna Motor Show in 1999, it took the performance of the GT version to a higher level: a 6.0-liter V12 block with an output of 598 hp. Associated with a 5-speed manual gearbox, it reached 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds and thus signed a maximum speed of 339.5 km/h.
1- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR
It was the year 1997 and in Germany the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, a supercar built by the star brand together with AMG, its current sports division. It was intended to challenge its rivals in the FIA GT Championship. However, with changes introduced, it complied with homologation rules and had its road version.
It was powered by a mid-rear V8 engine, delivering power escalating to 720 hp, a torque of 786 Nm. It was produced at the Affalterbach plant in Stuttgart. It accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and had a top speed of 375 km/h.. Which GTR sports car do you choose to challenge the wind?