Mercedes-AMG GT2 Version W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race vehicles trailing

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the final word iteration of its GT racer within the type of the unique new GT2 Version W16.

This track-only particular isn’t road-legal, and as a substitute takes the automobile to the intense with none racing class-rules rules to abide by. Restricted to simply 30 items, every can be handed over to their proprietor by AMG Formulation One star Kimi Antonelli. 

The recipe for any such track-only particular is comparatively easy. It begins life as AMG’s GT3 racer, however given it doesn’t want to stick to any regulatory limitations, all the things from the facility, chassis and inside is aggressively upgraded. This begins below the bonnet, the place AMG has taken its newest twin-turbocharged ‘flat-plane crank’ V8 engine and turned the wick proper as much as 719bhp and 800Nm of torque.

Nevertheless, distinctive to the GT2 Version W16 is the addition of a Push-to-Go operate that whips up the enhance even additional for a ten -second interval, elevating these peaks to 818bhp and 1,000Nm of torque. These figures make the GT between 200-300bhp extra highly effective than the AMG GT3 vehicles you’ll discover competing in worldwide racing collection. 

The drivetrain is immediately sourced from the racers, so instead of the highway automobile’s dual-clutch transmission is a six-speed sequential field, mounted on the rear axle as a part of a transaxle association.

With an F1 racing workforce to take inspiration from, AMG has utilized a variety of applied sciences derived from the collection, together with a brand new lively aero bundle with a drag discount system (DRS). Components throughout the large rear wing are in a position to be flattened, neutralising downforce when not wanted to scale back drag and assist the automobile’s prime velocity. That is together with lively louvres on the entrance wings, impressed by the Undertaking One hypercar. 

AMG quotes a weight determine of simply 1,430kg, and because of new magnesium wheels and slick tyres, the GT2 Version W16 ought to smash the lap occasions potential from its competitors racers.

With no racing collection to compete in, the GT2 Version W16 is focused at ultra-wealthy observe day fans. Pricing has not but been introduced, however every can be handed over at unique occasions throughout completely different circuits in Europe, with a full day’s tuition and observe time to permit house owners to get a really feel for his or her new toy. 

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