2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Track Series News and Information

The new Mercedes-AMG GT Monitor Series: restricted edition, endless functionality

Affalterbach – The most impressive client athletics automobile at any time produced by Mercedes-AMG: the Mercedes-AMG GT Observe Series, conceptualized for use during track day activities. With the special limited version, the Mercedes-AMG motorsport section is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Affalterbach- centered firm. Confined to 55 units, the Mercedes-AMG GT Monitor Series serves as a memento to AMG founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher and their philosophy: generating the ideal even far better nevertheless. The result is an uncompromised, unique functionality vehicle that reflects the automotive constructors’ art of Mercedes-AMG in a one of a kind way.
1.New Mercedes-AMG GT Track Collection is restricted to 55 models
2.Most impressive customer athletics motor vehicle ever to be designed by Mercedes-AMG
3.Extension of AMG portfolio by an exclusive member for keep track of day gatherings
The Mercedes-AMG GT Track Collection is extending the GT legacy with a new iconic design. The famous prime performer, Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, served as the foundation for the progress. Equivalent to the GT Black Collection, the GT Track Collection stands out for its one of a kind automobile concept aimed at top rated-stage efficiency, put together with the racetrack-proven attributes of the GT3 and GT4 types. Ineligible for highway use acceptance, the GT Observe Series underlines its high exclusivity by implies of various one of a kind technological and visual features.

The sequential Hewland HLS 6-pace racing gearbox with adjustable differential transfers the energy to the rear axle. Like in all the versions from the GT family members, it has been mounted on the rear axle in transaxle configuration and has a torsion and torque resistant relationship to the engine by usually means of a carbon fiber torque tube. The suspension of the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series functions comprehensively adjustable four-way Bilstein dampers. As is widespread in motorsport, they each individual have a high-velocity and very low-pace environment in the rebound and compression levels and make it possible for for adjustments of the ride top. In addition, the anti-roll bars are independently adjustable.

In blend with the underlying vehicle notion, these high-effectiveness elements final result in very specific dealing with with unmistakable feedback. This makes it possible for motorists of all talent degrees to promptly develop up confidence in the auto.

The built-in louvers of the carbon wing on the front axle offer a increased downforce. The facet sills with things of black visible carbon, transitioning into vertical blades both at the entrance and the rear, considerably lead to an exceptional airflow all-around the car. To ensure helpful cooling of the rear brakes, the sills also include cooling air ducts. The rear bumper with double diffuser and lateral wheel arch air stores also speaks to the racing DNA of the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series.

The front of the special product is characterized by the AMG specific radiator grille, which makes sure optimum air flow to the radiator. The large-downforce entrance splitter was developed completely for the GT Keep track of Collection. It is complemented by a modified, mechanically adjustable racing rear wing that is based on the aero aspect of the GT Black Series. It was further more produced to boost the downforce on the rear axle.

A further immediate motorsport spinoff is the distinctive characteristic hood with massive air outlet. It guides the sizzling air from the motor bay, improves the all round downforce although contributing to the cooling of the engine at the identical time.

A different distinctive progress for the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sequence are the distinctive higher-sheen milled and cast 18-inch wheels, the widespread wheel rim sizing for GT race cars and trucks. All the usual competitors tire types can be applied.

A unique visual emphasize is the distinctive semi-gloss particular end in MANÚFAKTÚR Cirrus Silver Magno with structure things in crimson and anthracite. Yet another highlight that emphasizes the exclusivity of this GT model is the integration of the AMG emblem in the higher region of the front fascia.

Thorough protection package deal and motorsport distinct inside
Like in the GT3 and GT4, consumer and assistance helpful racing electronics have been installed in the GT Observe Sequence as nicely. They include a racing particular traction command and a motorsport Abdominal muscles, every single adjustable throughout 12 levels (stage 1: most TC/Abdominal muscles exercise, amount 11: minimum amount TC/Stomach muscles activity, amount 12: off).

The brake parts are motorsport-proven as properly. The GT Keep track of Collection comes with metal brakes (entrance axle: 15.4’/rear axle: 14′). A brake beam has been installed for altering the brake equilibrium. The carbon brake air ducts and the dimensionally secure brake air strains ensure exceptional cooling of the general performance brake technique in the approach.

Demonstrated in the GT loved ones, the safety idea has been applied in the inside: the roll cage of substantial-tensile metal is bolted to the aluminum house frame and an extrication hatch has been positioned in the roof. The carbon driver protection cell has significant dimensions and is even supplying taller drivers adequate area to transfer. Also, it has a 5-stage basic safety harness and customizable ergonomic seat. As a result, the driver safety cell meets the most current FIA specifications and offers a significantly bigger defense stage than normal race seats. A effective motorsport fireplace extinguisher system and driver protection nets enhance the comprehensive security concept of the GT Observe Series.

Through the design method of the inside, the Mercedes-AMG engineers have paid particular notice to the goal of the car: the GT Monitor Sequence has been assembled as a thoroughbred motorsport car and as a result does devoid of any regular comfort and ease features. To achieve the 3,086 lb control excess weight, the lookup for any parts like padding resources, inside fairing or electrical home windows is in vain.

The steering wheel, solely designed for the GT Observe Sequence in cooperation with the sim racing experts at Cube Controls, has a huge adjustment array and numerous handle opportunities. The pedals can also be modified and can be independently tailored to the driver’s physique. The dashboard with seen carbon and a matte end consists of a totally programmable BOSCH DDÚ 11 Driver Screen Únit, intended for intuitive operation and user-friendliness. What’s more, it incorporates a thorough information logging program for motorsport uses, for instance a lap set off to continue to keep monitor of lap occasions. The GT Keep track of Series is a person of the 1st cars close to to element the recently developed procedure.

55 yrs of Mercedes-AMG – 55 Mercedes-AMG GT Monitor Series
The Mercedes-AMG GT Track Collection stands for highest exclusivity. The exclusive series is confined to 55 units, just about every of them created by hand in Affalterbach. So, Mercedes-AMG reminisces about the founding of the organization by Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher in 1967, specifically 55 many years in the past. A superior-high-quality embossed ‘1 of 55’ plaque in the interior identifies every single Mercedes-AMG GT Monitor Series as a one of a kind piece from the unique version. The ‘Track Series’ embroidery on the driver’s seat and on the restricted automobile include also refer to the exclusivity of the GT Monitor Series.

In depth support and aid included
Mercedes-AMG GT Observe Series house owners benefit from a in depth provider and assistance vary that is regularly currently being made and expanded. It also consists of these kinds of privileges that generally are exceptional to the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport buyer teams: a specialized schooling prior to shipping and delivery of the motor vehicle, individual engineer assist throughout observe times and club activity functions on request, a support sizzling line throughout race weekends as properly as logistical companies this kind of as an ideal spare elements provide.

Specialized aid is certain by the motorsport industry experts at HWA AG, carrying out solutions and rebuilds as Mercedes-AMG’s progress and creation associate. The special on line-based buying and details process ‘Customer Services Portal’ is in place for ordering add-ons and spare parts as well as offering all specialized documentation.

Immediate gross sales from Affalterbach
Throughout the world income of the Mercedes-AMG GT Observe Sequence is staying taken care of from Affalterbach where Mercedes-AMG has its headquarters. Customer delivery of the particular version starts in the next quarter of 2022. The list rate of the Mercedes-AMG GT Monitor Series together with air conditioning is € 369,000 additionally VAT. A spare components starter established, seat and helmet ventilation procedure, ingesting process and passenger safety mobile are readily available as options. More gear selections are accessible upon request.

Christoph Sagemüller, head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport: ‘Everything on the GT Track Series is subordinated to the overall performance philosophy that has been the dominating concept in the conception of our vehicles since the founding of Mercedes-AMG 55 many years in the past. Our prospects call for the acceptable automobile for just about every kind of activity. Thus, growing our portfolio with an distinctive club sport vehicle was sensible. But we have even absent one particular step additional, presenting our consumers not just an outstanding products with superb effectiveness and quality, but also a strictly restricted special version design.’

Stefan Wendl, head of Mercedes-AMG Buyer Racing: ‘For the growth of the Mercedes-AMG GT Observe Series, we established ourselves the aspiring goal of currently being ready to deliver ambitious motorsport prospects with a matured and remarkably special observe instrument. Our engineers and motorsport authorities have accomplished this in an remarkable way. I am hunting ahead to our clients environment new personal documents with the GT Monitor Sequence at racetracks close to the world.’

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