Mercedes-AMG GT2, the new racing car with over 700 hp December 09, 2022 0

Mercedes-AMG continues to expand its “Customer Racing” program by taking to the field around the world. GT2. From the 2023 season, the German car manufacturer will produce new Mercedes-AMG GT2 which will complement the GT3 and GT4 specification models. The German brand explains that if GT3 cars are for professional drivers and GT4 for everyone in the GT series, then the new GT2 is for the so-called “gentleman drivers”, that is, for non-professional drivers.

V8 BI-TURBO ENGINE



This racing car can count on advanced aerodynamics, including large gift rear fender in several places. Everything has been designed so that even less experienced pilots can gain confidence in the car. For this vehicle, Mercedes-AMG has also developed a system that allows quick wheel changes (18-inch wheels).

The new Mercedes-AMG GT2 also has multi-adjustable traction control and ABS with special track calibration. The interior of the car is protected by a steel safety cage. The pilot can count on a carbon fiber roll cage and a seat with six-point harnesses.

While in the cockpit, the pilot has a large screen that displays all the most important driving information. In addition, Mercedes-AMG has developed a new multifunction steering wheel developed in collaboration with the simulation experts from Cube Controls.

The beating heart of the Mercedes-AMG GT2 is 4-litre AMG V8 biturbo engine able produce 520 kW (707 hp) with a torque of 800 Nm. The power unit is paired with a 6-speed sequential AMG racing gearbox with a mechanical (adjustable) self-locking differential. The transmission can be controlled using the paddles on the steering wheel. Rear pull.

Brake system it features 395mm brake discs at the front (6-piston brake calipers) and 355mm discs at the rear (4-piston brake calipers). Mercedes-AMG claims a weight of less than 1400 kg. Test development will continue in the coming weeks. The goal is to see him compete in the European GT2 series.

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Source: HD Motori

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