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Experience the raw, unfiltered sound of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé as it hits the racetrack. This ultra-rare masterpiece represents the pinnacle of 1950s motorsport engineering and Mercedes-Benz’s racing heritage.
Experience the raw, unfiltered sound of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé as it hits the racetrack. This ultra-rare masterpiece represents the pinnacle of 1950s motorsport engineering and Mercedes-Benz’s racing heritage.
Engine: 3.0L straight-8 (2982cc), derived from Mercedes’ Formula 1 W196
Power: Approximately 310 horsepower at 7,500 rpm
Top Speed: Up to 290 km/h (180 mph) – unmatched in its era
Weight: Around 1,117 kg (2,463 lbs)
Chassis: Lightweight Elektron magnesium-alloy body over a tubular spaceframe
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Braking System: Inboard-mounted drum brakes for reduced unsprung mass
Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h (0–62 mph) in approximately 6.5 seconds
This video captures the Uhlenhaut Coupé’s signature high-revving exhaust note, with no music or narration – just pure engine sound. With only two units ever built, the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé is considered not only one of the most iconic race cars of all time but also the most valuable car ever sold, fetching €135 million (approx. \$143 million USD) at auction in 2022.
Mercedes-AMG presents the GT XX Concept, a four-door performance sedan previewing its first dedicated electric model on the AMG.EA platform.
At the heart of the GT XX is a tri-motor setup featuring advanced axial-flux technology. Two motors are mounted on the rear axle, and a third drives the front. This configuration enables fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, with the front motor decoupling when not needed for optimal efficiency.
Combined output exceeds 1,341 horsepower, with the car capable of accelerating beyond 223 mph. The rear motors each include a planetary gearset, water-cooled inverter, and oil cooling to ensure durability under sustained high-performance use.
Power is supplied by a newly engineered high-performance battery. It features cylindrical NCMA cells with silicon-enhanced anodes and a laser-welded aluminum housing. Direct cell cooling via non-conductive oil ensures thermal stability and repeatable peak output.
The 800-volt system supports ultra-fast charging at over 850 kW, enabling up to 400 kilometers of range to be recharged in approximately five minutes.
The GT XX’s chassis is built on a lightweight aluminum-steel composite matrix, with the battery centrally integrated for added stiffness and crash safety.
Aerodynamically, the concept achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.198. Active aerodynamic elements include a movable front splitter, side air curtains, and 21-inch forged wheels with carbon-fiber aero panels. These panels adjust based on cooling needs and are powered by energy recovered from wheel motion.
The exterior design features a low, coupe-like silhouette with a sharply raked windscreen, no rear window, flush door handles, and bold side skirts. At the front, an illuminated AMG grille is paired with stacked LED headlights and integrated auxiliary lighting. The rear includes pronounced haunches, an active airbrake, a carbon-fiber diffuser, and triple circular LED tail lights.
Lighting technology plays a key role, with over 700 RGB LEDs in the MBUX Fluid Light Panel capable of displaying data and effects. Exterior speakers embedded in the headlights can project a simulated AMG V8 sound profile.
Inside, the GT XX Concept features a minimalist, performance-focused cockpit. A 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a 14-inch MBUX touchscreen dominate the center console. The flat-top AMG One-style yoke includes paddles to control regenerative braking modes.
Lightweight carbon-fiber bucket seats include 3D-printed padding and are upholstered in LABFIBER—a sustainable material derived from recycled GT3 tires and biopolymer textiles. Orange-accented structural elements and exposed tubing contribute to the high-tech, motorsport-inspired interior design.
The AMG GT XX Concept represents Mercedes-AMG’s next step toward electrified performance. With cutting-edge propulsion, battery, and aerodynamics, it sets the tone for AMG’s future in the era of high-performance electric mobility.
In February 2024, during the Repco Bathurst 12 Hour weekend, Mercedes-AMG factory driver Jules Gounon set a new unofficial GT lap record at Mount Panorama Circuit.
Driving a specially modified Mercedes-AMG GT3, Gounon completed the 6.213 km track in 1:56.6054, surpassing the previous closed-cockpit record of 1:58.690 set in 2019.
The record-breaking AMG GT3 featured several enhancements:
- derestricted 6.2-litre V8 engine producing approximately 650 horsepower
- Formula 1-inspired Drag Reduction System (DRS)
- optimized aerodynamic package, including revised front apron, splitter, side skirts, and rear diffuser
- carbon brake system
These modifications enabled Gounon to reach speeds of 270 km/h on Mountain Straight, 200 km/h into the Cutting, 240 km/h into McPhillamy, and 302 km/h into The Chase.
This achievement was part of Mercedes-AMG's celebration of its 130th anniversary in motorsport.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 – Bathurst 2024 Record Car Technical Specifications
Engine:
Naturally aspirated V8
Displacement: 6.2 litres
Power output: approximately 650 horsepower (unrestricted)
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is widely regarded as one of the most elegant and advanced GT race cars ever built. Originally designed for the FIA GT Championship, Mercedes was required to produce road-legal versions to comply with homologation rules. The result was a highly exclusive production run: 25 coupes and only 6 roadsters.
The CLK GTR road car was powered by a 6.9-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine developed by AMG. This engine, based on the Mercedes M120 block, produced 612 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 775 Newton-metres of torque at 5,250 rpm. The engine was mid-mounted longitudinally and paired with a 6-speed sequential manual gearbox operated via paddle shifters. It used a triple-plate carbon clutch and sent power to the rear wheels.
The monocoque chassis was constructed from carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb, ensuring extreme rigidity while keeping weight low. The body panels were also made entirely from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic. Overall weight for the coupe was around 1,440 kilograms.
Suspension was double wishbone all around, with push-rod actuated coil-over dampers and anti-roll bars. The braking system featured ventilated carbon-ceramic discs with 6-piston calipers, providing strong and consistent stopping power.
Performance was in line with top-tier race cars. The CLK GTR could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of about 346 km/h. The car rode on 18-inch center-lock magnesium wheels with racing slick-style Michelin tires for the road version. Electronic systems were minimal—there was no traction control or ABS, reflecting the car’s motorsport origins.
The CLK GTR Roadster used the same mechanical platform, with added chassis reinforcement and revised bodywork to accommodate the removable roof. Despite these changes, weight increase was minimal, and performance figures were nearly identical.
On the track, the CLK GTR was built to compete in the 1997 FIA GT Championship as a GT1 class car. Designed and assembled in under 130 days, it made an immediate impact. The car won 6 out of 11 races in its debut season. Mercedes-AMG won both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships, with Bernd Schneider securing the individual title. Other key drivers included Klaus Ludwig and Alexander Wurz.
In 1998, the CLK GTR GT1 car returned for the start of the season and won the first two rounds before being replaced by the CLK LM. These early victories contributed to another successful campaign, helping Mercedes-AMG secure a second consecutive constructors' and drivers' championship.
Even today, the CLK GTR remains one of the rarest and most technically advanced road cars ever produced by Mercedes-Benz, and a defining example of late-1990s GT1-era racing technology.
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR – Technical Specifications
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe Road Legal Version
Production 25 units
Engine 69L naturally aspirated V12 M120
Power 612 hp at 6800 rpm
Torque 775 Nm at 5250 rpm
Transmission 6 speed sequential manual
Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque with aluminium honeycomb
Bodywork Carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Suspension Double wishbone push rod actuated coil overs
Brakes Ventilated carbon ceramic discs with 6 piston calipers
Wheels 18 inch center lock magnesium
Weight Approx 1440 kg
0 to 100 kmh Around 3,8 seconds
Top Speed Around 346 kmh
Electronics No ABS or traction control
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster Road Legal Version
Production 6 units
Engine 69L naturally aspirated V12 M120
Power 612 hp at 6800 rpm
Torque 775 Nm at 5250 rpm
Transmission 6 speed sequential manual
Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Chassis Reinforced carbon fibre monocoque
Bodywork Carbon fibre with open top configuration
Suspension Same as coupe
Brakes Same as coupe
Wheels Same as coupe
Weight Approx 1450 plus kg
0 to 100 kmh Around 3,8 seconds
Top Speed Around 340 plus kmh
Electronics No ABS or traction control
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR GT1 Race Car
Category FIA GT Championship GT1 Class
Engine 60L naturally aspirated V12 AMG built
Power Approx 600 to 630 hp race tuned
Torque Approx 700 plus Nm
Transmission 6 speed sequential racing gearbox
Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque
Bodywork Lightweight carbon fibre with aerodynamic package
Suspension Racing spec double wishbone with push rods
Brakes Carbon carbon racing brakes
Wheels Lightweight racing wheels with center lock hubs
Weight Approx 1000 to 1100 kg
0 to 100 kmh Around 3,3 seconds estimated
Top Speed Around 330 to 340 kmh depending on setup
Electronics Minimal race spec telemetry no driver aids
This video captures the Mercedes-AMG One undergoing testing at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in 2022.
The footage showcases the Mercedes AMG hypercar's performance on the track during its development phase, including the car's engine sound without filters.
Test Driver:
The specific driver who tested the Mercedes-AMG ONE at Yas Marina Circuit in 2022 has not been publicly disclosed. However, Maro Engel, a Mercedes-AMG factory driver, has been involved in testing the AMG ONE, including setting two Nürburgring lap record, the last un September 2024.
Mercedes-AMG One Technical Specifications
Model Name: Mercedes-AMG ONE
Manufacturer: Mercedes-AMG (a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle Type: Hypercar
Production Start: 2022
Units Planned: 275 units (limited production)
Price: Approx. $2.7 million USD
Powertrain
Power Unit Type: Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with Formula 1-derived powertrain
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE):
Type: 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged
Origin: Derived from Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 power unit
Rev Limit: 11,000 RPM
Power Output: 574 hp (ICE only)
Electric Motors:
Front Axle: 2 x 120 kW motors (1 per front wheel)
Crankshaft Motor: 120 kW
Turbocharger Motor: 90 kW (drives the turbocharger shaft directly)
This video captures the Mercedes-AMG One undergoing testing at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in 2022.
The footage showcases the Mercedes AMG hypercar's performance on the track during its development phase, including the car's engine sound without filters.
Test Driver:
The specific driver who tested the Mercedes-AMG ONE at Yas Marina Circuit in 2022 has not been publicly disclosed. However, Maro Engel, a Mercedes-AMG factory driver, has been involved in testing the AMG ONE, including setting two Nürburgring lap record, the last un September 2024.
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Mercedes-AMG One Technical Specifications
Model Name: Mercedes-AMG ONE
Manufacturer: Mercedes-AMG (a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle Type: Hypercar
Production Start: 2022
Units Planned: 275 units (limited production)
Price: Approx. $2.7 million USD
Powertrain
Power Unit Type: Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with Formula 1-derived powertrain
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE):
Type: 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged
Origin: Derived from Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 power unit
Rev Limit: 11,000 RPM
Power Output: 574 hp (ICE only)
Electric Motors:
Front Axle: 2 x 120 kW motors (1 per front wheel)
Crankshaft Motor: 120 kW
Turbocharger Motor: 90 kW (drives the turbocharger shaft directly)
On September 23 2024 Mercedes‑AMG brand ambassador and DTM driver Maro Engel has significantly improved the previous lap time he set on the Mercedes AMG ONE at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.
With an officially measured and notarised time of 6:29.090 minutes for the 20.832-kilometre track, the Mercedes AMG ONE hypercar beated its own record for production vehicles by over five seconds.
This made the Mercedes‑AMG ONE the first road car to beat the mark of 6:30 minutes. It is also the only series hybrid hypercar to date to have taken on the world's most demanding racetrack.
Mercedes-AMG One Technical Specifications
Model Name: Mercedes-AMG ONE
Manufacturer: Mercedes-AMG (a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle Type: Hypercar
Production Start: 2022
Units Planned: 275 units (limited production)
Price: Approx. $2.7 million USD
Powertrain
Power Unit Type: Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with Formula 1-derived powertrain
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE):
Type: 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged
Origin: Derived from Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 power unit
Rev Limit: 11,000 RPM
Power Output: 574 hp (ICE only)
Electric Motors:
Front Axle: 2 x 120 kW motors (1 per front wheel)
Crankshaft Motor: 120 kW
Turbocharger Motor: 90 kW (drives the turbocharger shaft directly)
