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Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE) said today that Mercedes-AMG Motorsport portfolio is expanding to include a Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16.*
“The comprehensive further development of the Mercedes-AMG GT2, unveiled at the end of 2022, combines the fundamental characteristics of the base GT2 with technology and design inspired by the current Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E PERFORMANCE. An outstanding power-to-weight ratio and numerous new aerodynamic components, such as active louvers above the front wheels, a Push2Pass function and the integrated Drag Reduction System (DRS), make the GT2 Edition W16 the most powerful Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing car of all time,” Mercedes said.
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The limited model combines exceptional performance potential of up to 818 hp with exclusive design. The close visual connection to the current Formula 1 car is emphasized by the signature of a well-known name on the door sill: Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team driver is the patron of the GT2 Edition W16, which is limited to 30 units. Designed for track day use, this special vehicle will be delivered in an exclusive setting on a European racetrack, including a meet & greet with some of the well-known members of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is not homologated. It does not have to meet any racing series requirements or restrictions. The Handcrafted 4.0L V8 biturbo has been optimized with new turbochargers and modified engine electronics to generate a maximum output of 818 hp. As noted, the GT2 Edition W16 is the most powerful GT sports car ever built by Mercedes-AMG.
“The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 reaches its peak performance when the Push2Pass function is activated, which is another new feature. When the driver presses the corresponding button on the multifunction steering wheel, the system temporarily increases the boost pressure. This provides an additional 98 hp and 148 lb.-ft. of torque. The maximum torque thus rises to 738 lb.-ft. and the maximum output of 818 hp is achieved. The special edition model boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of approximately 3.85 lb./hp. Thanks to its consistent lightweight construction, the GT2 Edition W16 has a weight of just 3153 lbs. The newly designed magnesium wheels, which feature color accents that create a visual link to the Formula 1® car, also contribute to weight optimization,” Mercedes said.
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He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
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Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE) said today that Mercedes-AMG Motorsport portfolio is expanding to include a Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16.*
“The comprehensive further development of the Mercedes-AMG GT2, unveiled at the end of 2022, combines the fundamental characteristics of the base GT2 with technology and design inspired by the current Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E PERFORMANCE. An outstanding power-to-weight ratio and numerous new aerodynamic components, such as active louvers above the front wheels, a Push2Pass function and the integrated Drag Reduction System (DRS), make the GT2 Edition W16 the most powerful Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing car of all time,” Mercedes said.
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The limited model combines exceptional performance potential of up to 818 hp with exclusive design. The close visual connection to the current Formula 1 car is emphasized by the signature of a well-known name on the door sill: Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team driver is the patron of the GT2 Edition W16, which is limited to 30 units. Designed for track day use, this special vehicle will be delivered in an exclusive setting on a European racetrack, including a meet & greet with some of the well-known members of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is not homologated. It does not have to meet any racing series requirements or restrictions. The Handcrafted 4.0L V8 biturbo has been optimized with new turbochargers and modified engine electronics to generate a maximum output of 818 hp. As noted, the GT2 Edition W16 is the most powerful GT sports car ever built by Mercedes-AMG.
“The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 reaches its peak performance when the Push2Pass function is activated, which is another new feature. When the driver presses the corresponding button on the multifunction steering wheel, the system temporarily increases the boost pressure. This provides an additional 98 hp and 148 lb.-ft. of torque. The maximum torque thus rises to 738 lb.-ft. and the maximum output of 818 hp is achieved. The special edition model boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of approximately 3.85 lb./hp. Thanks to its consistent lightweight construction, the GT2 Edition W16 has a weight of just 3153 lbs. The newly designed magnesium wheels, which feature color accents that create a visual link to the Formula 1® car, also contribute to weight optimization,” Mercedes said.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.