Mercedes Releases Teaser Images Of Concept AMG GT Track Sport Supercar

SAUDI ARABIA: Mercedes is gearing up for a track-ready new GT variant that’s going to be powered by a mighty V8 engine. The teaser images shared by Mercedes show that the car is hinting towards a highly competitive track-ready supercar that’s ready to take on Porsche at the Nürburgring racing event. 

Even though there’s no direct confirmation from the brand regarding the production of the new AMG GT Track Sport supercar, it may be used as a homologation model for AMG’s next GT3 race car.

What’s Powering The AMG GT Track Sport Supercar

The new model is expected to feature a variation of the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the GT63 Pro line. The performance figures of this engine are an impressive 603 hp and 850 Nm. Though no official confirmation was provided, rumors suggest that the car could feature a hybrid augmentation as well, which would elevate the engine output close to 800 hp.

Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport Supercar Design

From the teaser images shared by Mercedes, it is visible that the new model will have a coupe design with aggressive aerodynamic styling. The back of the car is set to feature a swan-neck wing arch in tandem with the deep front splitter. The oversized wheels and the placement of a spare tire suggest that the company plans to make this a road-legal model with track-oriented performance and capabilities.

The current generation AMG GT models have a 2+2 seating capacity, which is going to be changed by this newly proposed model. The AMG GT Track Sport supercar is going to have a dedicated two-seater capacity, focusing strongly on driving performance.

Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport’s Future at Nürburgring

AMG has continually expressed interest in competing at Nürburgring again. The impressive record of Mercedes and AMG at the event is a reason for the brand’s interest in reclaiming its top position in the Nürburgring event. Currently, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS dominates the event with stellar performance. This proposed model is expected to perform on par with the Porsche to create a stunning competition in the process.

FAQs

Q1) Will the Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport be street legal?

A) Though there’s no official information available yet, the presence of spare tires in the teaser photos indicates that the brand wants to create a road-legal homologation variant of the AMG GT Track Sport. However, the primary focus of the car will still be track performance.

Q2) Will there be a production run of the Mercedes AMG GT Track Sport?

A) AMG has stated that the teaser pictures are of a concept meant to preview future GT expansion. At the moment, industry sources suggest that the car may undergo a limited production run aligned with homologation requirements.


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