The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 is one of the biggest supercar

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3


The hood of the race model is also very The body of the 2011 SLS AMG GT3 is the most significant difference from the road car starting with the aggressive front fascia and splitter to the massive rear spoiler. This exciting GT3 version is our response to strong customer demand for a car designed for these attractive motor sports car series," says Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. "Thanks to uncompromising lightweight construction and superior handling dynamics, the SLS AMG provides an outstanding basis for a highly competitive racing car. The SLS AMG GT3 is designed as a racing sports car for customers competing in sprints and long-distance races.

 Powering this race car is a 6.3-Liter V8 engine that produces 600HP and controlling all this power is a six speed racing transmission system with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. Front wheels are size 12×18, rear 13×18. The maximum speed was announced for 300 mph, but producers say they have more opportunities to raise her brakes are racing by AMG, as disks are ventilated. With a low weight, however, sports car accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h for only 3.7 seconds (serial sprint for 3.9 seconds). The communication of Daimler release says that “the AMG V8 engine with 6.3-liter is identical to that used in the serial sports car.

 The C-pillars provide housing for the standardized filler pipes for the fast-refuel system. The biggest visual changes are a new front apron, new splitter, redesigned bonnet with additional air intakes and vents, new sideskirts which have air inlets for cooling the rear brakes, rear diffuser and a prominent adjustable rear wing. The Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 is instantly recognizable as belonging to the SLS AMG family - as any GT3 racer is. As in the SLS AMG road car, the transmission is located at the rear axle for better weight distribution: the engine and transmission are connected by a torque tube within which a carbon-fibre shaft rotates at the engine speed. Power transmission in the SLS AMG GT3 is done through a six-speed sequential racing transmission with steering wheel shift paddles and an integrated multi-disc locking differential.

 That's all for the FIA to decide in the near future as part of the homologation process. Or even a final weight figure. There'll probably be a few modifications for the race unit, but Mercedes haven't yet announced final power outputs or specifications. The GT3 racing version of the SLS AMG is powered by the same mid-front mounted 6.3 litre V8 engine as the road car.

 But the company isn't content with just making ultra luxurious supercars for the rich and well dressed, they also plan on releasing a fully homologated GT3 race version for the gentleman racer.  The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is one of the biggest supercar releases of the past year.





2011 SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz

2011 SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz
2011 SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz

2011 SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz
2011 SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz
2011 SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz
2011 SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz 
 

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