Collector's Item: Mercedes exposes limited-edition “Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport” to commemorate 130 years of motorsport.
The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is the last GT3 variation to be powered by a naturally aspirated engine.
The extremely unique edition of the GT3 vehicle is being used worldwide as a collector's product in a minimal edition of simply 13 automobiles.
German car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, has actually revealed an extremely special race-inspired Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport to commemorate 130 years of motorsport under the indication of the three-pointed star.
Revealed at the Monterrey Car Week, the extremely unique edition of the GT3 cars and truck is likewise the last Mercedes-AMG GT3 variation to be powered by a naturally aspirated engine. It is being provided worldwide as a collector's product in a minimal edition of simply 13 cars.
Styling of the GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is motivated by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W 194 racing cars from 1952, while the special silver colour is similar to the famous Silver Arrows.
Unlike the GT3 base design, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport gets a revamped front splitter and air outlets (louvres) in the front wings, side skirts and the rear diffuser to increase downforce by 15 percent.
Inside, the cabin is motivated by the Mercedes-Benz SLR 300 designs from 1955. It includes a seat upholstery in blue chequered material along with the headrest upholstery and door loops in brown leather.
Other highlights inside each of the minimal edition unique designs is the specifically established guiding wheel with anodised buttons and walnut wood deals with plus edition badge connected to the centre console.
Powering the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is enhanced variation of the famous AMG 6.3-litre V8 naturally aspirated engine, which establishes 680 hp (500 kW) and permits a leading speeds of over 315 kilometres per hour.
Mercedes states that the model variation of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport beat the performance history for GT cars and trucks previously this year on the renowned 6.213-kilometre Mount Panorama Circuit in Australia by 2.074 seconds in a time of 1m 56.605 s.
“With the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport, we are as soon as again highlighting our history and our dedication to our globally really effective Customer Racing program,” stated Michael Schiebe, the CEO of Mercedes‑AMG and head of business systems at Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class & & Mercedes‑Maybach.
Speaking about the special GT3 collector's product, Christoph Sagemüller, Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, stated:
“The distinct Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is the crowning magnificence of our existing motorsport portfolio.