AFFALTERBACH, Germany – Rounding out the Mercedes reveals of Monterey Automobile Week (even when this one was proven in Germany), is one other particular model of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 race automotive. Known as the Version 130Y Motorsport, it is a particular monitor automotive based mostly on the competitors automobile, and it celebrates greater than a century (130 years) since Mercedes first entered an car race. However as a result of it isn’t constructed to compete professionally, Mercedes-AMG may ignore quite a lot of restrictions to make the quickest model of the automotive attainable, and the final of the naturally-aspirated variations of the automotive.
The 6.3-liter V8 lacks any consumption restrictions, and it will get a novel exhaust system. This enables AMG to get 671 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque from it. Energy nonetheless goes to the rear wheels by way of a six-speed sequential transaxle. Aerodynamics have been modified with a brand new entrance splitter, aspect skirts, rear diffuser, fender louvres and underbody panels, plus a wider rear wing. This all brings downforce up by 15% over the competitors automotive. However the Version 130Y additionally advantages from a drag discount system (DRS) that places down the wing’s flap and adjusts underbody flaps to permit for a high velocity of greater than 196 mph. The aero goes again to regular as quickly because the automotive detects deceleration or lateral acceleration. Lastly, AMG match carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers up entrance and four-piston ones within the rear. The GT3 class requires metal rotors, that are heavier.
The 130Y is visually spectacular, too. The paint scheme is impressed by a 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, additionally pictured within the gallery. And it is paired with some wonderful blue and white plaid cloth upholstery. The tops of the racing buckets are completed in a lightweight brown leather-based, and the steering wheel grips are manufactured from walnut wooden. The entire race automotive’s security gear stays, together with the carbon fiber security cell, metal roll cage, five-point harness and fireplace suppression system. The proprietor will get a couple of different goodies, too. Along with a customized automotive cowl and a 1:8 scale mannequin of the automotive, the shopper will get an identical plaid bag full of a Puma race swimsuit, gloves, sneakers and underwear, in addition to a Bell helmet.
Mercedes will construct solely 13 of those special-edition automobiles. Every of them will retail for 1.03 million Euros, or about $1.14 million as of writing.
