Mercedes-AMG GT3

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Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the IAA 2017
Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the IAA 2017
GT3
Production period: since 2015
Class : race car
Body versions : Coupe
Engines: Otto engine :
6.2 liters (404 kW)
Length: 4,746 mm
Width: 2,049 mm
Height: 1,238 mm
Wheelbase : 2,625 mm
Empty weight : 1,285 kg
Previous model Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 is a Mercedes-AMG racing car based on the Mercedes-AMG GT and built according to the FIA GT3 regulations .

The vehicle was first presented to the public in 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show . The racing car has been delivered to customer teams since the end of 2015. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 was developed for sprint and long-distance races according to the near-series FIA GT3 regulations. In accordance with the regulations, it is constructed using lightweight technology, with a racing chassis, racing-compatible braking system and aerodynamics .

At the end of 2019, an EVO package for the Mercedes AMG GT3 was presented, including a significantly larger radiator grille and modified headlights.

Vehicle concept

Motorization

In the Mercedes-AMG GT3, the proven and additionally improved AMG 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with dry sump lubrication was adopted from the previous model, the SLS AMG GT3 ; it is installed in the front. A sequential six-speed racing transmission of the GT3 variant is arranged on the rear axle. The engine and transmission are connected by a tube (so-called torque tube ), in which, as in the street version, a shaft made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP, "carbon") rotates at engine speed. This transaxle design enables a balanced weight distribution and results in both better driving behavior and higher traction.

Racing suspension

The front and rear wheels are suspended from double wishbones made of forged aluminum . Compared to the base vehicle, the track has been widened. In addition, different settings allow on springs and Bilstein - dampers , the vehicle height, the stabilizers as well as track and camber an individual adjustment to the racetracks. The rack and pinion steering is supported by a servo . The car has 18-inch light alloy wheels with central locking, treadless racing tires and a racing brake system with internally ventilated brake discs and a racing anti-lock braking system . Permanently installed pneumatic (compressed air) jacks support quick wheel changes.

Exterior

The body of the coupé was aerodynamically modified, not only visible on the new front apron with splinters, the bonnet with central cooling air outlet, but also on the side wheel arch ventilation, the side skirts with cooling channels for the rear axle brakes, the smooth floor with rear diffuser and the adjustable rear wing. This improved downforce and cooling. The tank nozzles for the quick tank system are located between the B and C pillars. In order to reduce the vehicle weight below the permitted 1300 kg, numerous parts are made of CFRP.

Safety equipment

The steel roll cage in accordance with FIA GT3 regulations also stiffens the vehicle chassis. Similar to the DTM vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, the individually adapted seat shell is located in a permanently mounted safety cell made of high-strength CFRP; In addition, the driver is protected with a six-point seat belt and HANS (Head and Neck Support) system. The position of the pedal box can be adjusted so that drivers of different sizes have space. The vehicle is equipped with the prescribed CFRP safety tank containers and a fire extinguishing system. There is also a escape hatch in the roof of the car.

cockpit

The central display in the driver's field of vision provides information on all important parameters such as speed, engine speed, operating temperatures, lap times and the current gear selection. The racing steering wheel is equipped with paddle shifters so that you do not have to take your hands off the steering wheel while changing gear. The controls for adjusting the traction control , reverse gear, brake balance and the integrated fire extinguishing system are located on the center console .

Technical specifications

Mercedes AMG GT3 - Left Non-Evo Right EVO
engine and gears
Engine type V8 naturally aspirated engine
Displacement 6,208 cc
Bore × stroke
compression
Maximum power approx. 400 kW at 7300 rpm
Max. Torque approx. 650 Nm at 4800 rpm
Max. Speed
transmission 6 courses, sequential
mass and weight
length 4,746 mm
width 2,049 mm
height 1,238 mm
wheelbase 2,625 mm
Gauge
Vehicle weight approx. 1285 kg
Tank capacity
Fuel type Super Plus (102 octane)
Swell:

Customer teams and races

Akka ASP

In 2016 Akka ASP entered the Blancpain Sprint Series with three Mercedes-AMG GT3s . Two of these GT3s with a different line-up also drive in the Blancpain Endurance Series .

Black Falcon

In the 2016 season, Black Falcon fielded at least three Mercedes-AMG GT3s. One starts or started among other things in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring , in the Blancpain Endurance Series and in the VLN . The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring 2016 was finished with overall victory, a second car finished the race in fourth place and a third GT3 entered was out of action during the race.

HARIBO Racing Team

The HARIBO Racing Team competes in the VLN in 2016 with two Mercedes-AMG GT3s . These vehicles were also used to take part in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring . One car finished the race in third place overall. The team took the other car out of the race itself.

HTP motorsport

In 2016, HTP fielded at least four Mercedes-AMG GT3s. Three GT3s drove in the Blancpain Sprint Series , two of which are driving simultaneously with a different line-up in the Blancpain Endurance Series . HTP was also represented in the VLN and also took part in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring . In the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, a car achieved 2nd place in the overall standings after losing the lead on the last lap. Another GT3 was canceled during the race and a fourth GT3 that was registered did not start.

In 2017, the team significantly expanded its engagement. The Blancpain Sprint Series started with three vehicles, those of the driver pairings Franck Perrera (F) / Maximilian Buhk (D), Fabian Schiller (D) / Jules Symkowiak (NL) and Jimmy Eriksson (S) / Dominik Baumann (A) were piloted. Baumann / Sandström / Schiller also started in the Blancpain GTSeries Endurance Cup, a second Mercedes-AMG GT3 was entered for Michael Avenatti (USA), Damien Faulkner (IRL) and Mike Skeen (USA).

After a one-year break and the brand change back from Bentley to Mercedes, HTP-Motorsport took part in the ADAC GT Masters again in 2017. Patrick Assenheimer (D) and Indy Dontje (NL) are named here. In addition, ex-champion Maximilian Götz (D) made his comeback in the ADAC GT Masters after two years in the German Touring Car Masters (DTM). The line-up was completed by newcomer Marvin Kirchhöfer (D), who won the ADAC Formula Masters in 2012 and last competed in the GP2 series.

The third mainstay of the team around team boss Norbert Brückner is still the operations in the endurance championship Nürburgring (VLN) and the 45th Int. Zurich ADAC 24h race.

Zakspeed

In the 2016 season Zakspeed is fielding a total of three Mercedes-AMG GT3s. Two of them are used in the ADAC GT Masters . After three runs, they were fourth in the team ranking. The third GT3 will be used in endurance races in the Blancpain Endurance Series and the VLN . This vehicle also took part in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring and achieved 6th place in the overall standings.

successes

  • 2016 - 1st to 4th place in the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring
  • 2016 - Blancpain GT Series champion ( HTP Motorsport in the team, Maximilian Buhk and Dominik Baumann in the drivers' championship)
  • 2017 - 1st place FIA GT3 World Cup
  • 2018 - ADAC GT Masters championship championship ( Mann-Filter Team HTP )
  • 2018 - Blancpain GT Series champions ( AKKA ASP in the team and Raffaele Marciello in the drivers' championship)
  • 2018 - Champion Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup ( Black Falcon in the team, Maro Engel , Luca Stolz  and Yelmer Buurman in the drivers' championship)
  • 2018 - Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup championship drivers (Raffaele Marciello and Michael Madows)
  • 2018 - Champion Super GT , class GT300 ( K2 R&D LEON RACING in the team, Haruki Kurosawa and Naoya Gamou in the drivers' standings)

Web links

Commons : Mercedes-AMG GT3  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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  2. ↑ "Mercedes presents GT3-Evo" (Auto Motor und Sport accessed on January 24, 2020)
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  5. ↑ ADAC-GT-Masters.de: Technical data for the Mercedes-AMG GT3. Retrieved June 10, 2016 .
  6. ↑ AutoBild.de: Mercedes SLS AMG GT3: Track test. October 15, 2010, accessed June 10, 2016 .
  7. ↑ HWAAG.com: Mercedes-AMG GT3. (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on October 17, 2016 ; accessed on October 27, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.hwaag.com
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  9. ↑ a b c d Official results 24H Nürburgring 2016
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  11. ↑ HTP MOTORSPORT GmbH: BLANCPAIN GT Series 2017 - HTP MOTORSPORT. (No longer available online.) Formerly in the original ; Retrieved April 18, 2017 .  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.@1@ 2Template: Toter Link / htpmotorsport.de  
  12. ↑ Mercedes-AMG Team HTP Motorsport - ADAC GT Masters Team. Retrieved April 18, 2017 .
  13. ↑ Motor-Talk.de: Black Falcon Racing wins the 24H race on the Nürburgring. May 28, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016 .
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  16. ↑ ADAC GT Masters drivers' championship 2018. In: adac-gt-masters.de. Retrieved April 5, 2019 .
  17. ↑ Gereon Radomski: Barcelona: Black Falcon receives race victory and endurance title back. In: sportscar-info.de. November 9, 2018, accessed April 5, 2019 .
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  19. ↑ Results 2018 - Team Ranking GT300. In: supergt.net. Retrieved April 5, 2019 .
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