A more fearsome and muscular animal to the softly styled regular AMG GT, the potent R version is crammed with technology gleaned from the GT3 racing car. This includes, most obviously, a drastic new aerodynamic package, a heavily reworked double wishbone suspension system, and – much like many of its competitors – rear-wheel steering, the first of its type fitted to a Mercedes.
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The Festival’s emphasis on anniversaries appears to be stronger than ever this year, with centenary-celebrating BMW chosen as the featured marque. As such, Gerry Judah’s perennial sculpture (incidentally his 20th piece constructed for Lord March’s front garden) will feature the BMW 328 Mille Miglia Roadster, the Brabham-BMW BT52, and the Le Mans-winning BMW V12 LMR prototype. Meanwhile, countless Bavarian beauties new and old will take to the hallowed hillclimb.
In just 15 years, Lee Maxted-Page has established one of the leading historic Porsche specialists not just in the UK, but also the world. Dealing with anything from road-going early 356s to Group C prototypes, and offering race preparation and and full restoration services, the company prides itself on its knowledge and immense passion for all things Porsche.
