There's a trend of making speedster supercars currently and aDutch entrepreneur has built five based on the Mercedes-AMG GT R

The Ferrari SF90, Aston Martin V12 Speedster and McLaren Elva all have something in common: they're all supercars lacking a roof and a windscreen. Let's not forget the striking Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss from a few years back. We usually don't cover aftermarket conversions at Cars.co.za, but this caught our eye.

Dutch businessmanRonald Bussink has built a limited-run speedster version of the Mercedes-AMG GT R. There will be just five units (and all are sold) and it is said to be inspired by the 2009 SLR Stirling Moss and the modern era Formula 1 cars. After a year's worth of development, the vehicle was shown at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix.

To convert the supercar into a speedster, some extensive work was undertaken. Bussink partnered with German-based HWA AG (who already manufacture many parts for AMG) and the bodywork, aerodynamics and even engine have been thoroughly revised. With the roof and windscreen and A-pillars removed, the roll bars have been revised and there's a solid piece of carbon fibre linking the front of the car to the rear, serving the same role as an F1 car's halo. The vehicle weighs 100 kg less than the standard GT R Roadster and as you can see, there's exposed carbon fibre everywhere.

Bussink is offering some trick aerodynamics to increase downforce as well as a power upgrade if you feel that the standard 4.0-litre biturbo V8's 430 kW is not enough. Bussink reckons 625 kW is possible. Combine that amount of power with its light weight and there's a recipe for something that is very quick.

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