Here's What Happens When An AMG GT R Drag Races A DBS Superleggera

Aston Martin's new super grand tourer takes on the brawniest member of the AMG GT family in this Top Gear drag race
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These two cars are very different from one another. Yes, they’re both rear-wheel drive and powerful, but the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is a super GT that wants to span continents while making furious V12 noises, while the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG GT R is at its happiest tearing around a track.

That doesn’t stop us wanting to know which is quicker in a straight line, though. And looking at the figures, it looks like the Aston is the favourite here. With 710bhp to the GT R’s 577, it’s comfortably the most powerful, and its 0-62mph time of 3.4 seconds is two tenths quicker than the Merc’s.

But will this drag race go the way of the British cruise missile, or could the Affalterbach’s track monster still cross the line first? Press play to find out.

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Anonymous

More for less?

09/08/2018 - 07:27 |
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Anonymous

T’is turbo lag you see,probably,anyway,I still don’t understand how it won

09/08/2018 - 08:02 |
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Anonymous

Who else thought this was going to be carwow

09/08/2018 - 08:03 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Me too

09/08/2018 - 08:03 |
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5:19.55

I’m curious about a f12 and 812 superfast comparison with the dbs now

09/08/2018 - 08:04 |
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₩!Ź@ŔĐ Transit supervan

In reply to by 5:19.55

Both especially the 812 would leave it for dead .

09/09/2018 - 08:45 |
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Anonymous

the DBS interior is killing me

09/08/2018 - 12:23 |
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MrLeo

I’m curious if the AMG GT-R produces more than advertised

09/08/2018 - 12:53 |
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Anonymous

Merc just being Merc.

09/08/2018 - 13:11 |
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Alfie Hankins

iTs FaStEr ThAn An 812 SuPeRfAsT

09/08/2018 - 13:17 |
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yowzers

An mag wagon might beat both of them

09/08/2018 - 15:35 |
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Mickey Mouse

The winning car had the following advantages on this track:
Better mid-range acceleration.

09/08/2018 - 15:56 |
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Do you play Top Drives?

09/08/2018 - 16:58 |
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