Hot on the heels of a teaser video released just a few days ago, Mercedes-AMG has given us an eye-full of the 2018 GT Roadster. The reveal brings with it the new Roadster C variant, which comes packing with even more go-faster goodies than its plain-Jane non-C equivalent.

Both variants take cues from the AMG GT R, six letters that add up to a ton of Teutonic grand touring velocity. However, the C is the one you want.

Let me explain – both equip a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8, and while the regular GT gets 476 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 465 pound-feet of torque at 1,700 rpm, the GT C ups the ante to 557 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 502 pound-feet of torque at 1,900 rpm.

Properly motivated, the GT hits 62 mph in 4.0 seconds and can reach a top speed of 188 mph, while the GT C does the same dance in 3.7 seconds and 196 mph, respectively.

Further GT C-exclusive features include active rear-axle steering, an electronic rear diff, and AMG Ride Control suspension with adaptive dampers. The C is also equipped with a wider rear end, and a variable sport exhaust for more convincing V-8 dirty talk.

Both models get 360 mm (14.2-inch) brakes discs, while the C throws 390 mm (15.4-inch) discs in front. Both models get a seven-speed AMG Speedshift DCT automatic transmission, but the C includes a Race mode setting. Both models get 19-inch wheels, but the C is supplied with 20-inchers in the rear.

Starting to see a trend here?

Look for more details, including pricing, at the models’ public debut at the Paris Motor Show in a few weeks.

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