Mercedes-AMG GT3 will debut in Geneva

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 has been revealed prior to its debut at the Geneva motor show next week. This is the track-bred, race version of the powerful AMG GT roadcar.

Power for the AMG GT3 comes from the same 6.3-litre V8 engine as 2010’s SLS AMG GT3, which produces around 600bhp. The engine is connected to a six-speed sequential transmission. Such outputs give the GT3 a clear advantage over the standard GT road car, which gets 503bhp from its twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine in its most powerful S form.

The GT3 to be presented at the Geneva show, is in matte grey paintwork, and features a widened body, large air intakes at the front, a new diffuser and a prominent rear spoiler.

Racing modifications include a stripped-out interior and an integrated steel rollcage. Weight-saving measures include replacing the standard engine cover, doors, front wings and aprons, side skirts, diffuser and boot lid with new elements made from carbonfibre. Double wishbone suspension has also been fitted.

While the GT3 racer will compete as part of the FIA GT3 championship from next year, the racer will also inspire a more hardcore version of the GT road car. Speaking to our sister publication, Autocar UK, Moers already called the go-faster GT project “a pretty good idea”. The new car will be targeted directly at the Porsche 911 GT3, although it will use neither that name, nor will it be a Black Series model. “GT3 belongs to the other company,” said Moers. “We will find another name for our car.”