AMG found a deeper talent with the GT R, coming up with a true Porsche 911 GT3 rival focused and expensive track day car. Like all GTs, the heart of the GT R is AMG’s stonking M178 twin The new safety car will be on hand for the season opener in Melbourne this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, where it will be joined by a Mercedes-AMG C63 S wagon, serving as the medical car. Check out the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R review with our experienced BuzzScore Rating. Pros and cons of the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe car: photos, video, comparisons, news. Safety 8 /10; Value Research the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT at Cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. Opens website in a new tab Cars for Sale The AMG GT R safety car and C 63 Estate medical car will also carry a new red colour scheme this year. Also see: F1’s new rules explained: Lower cost cap, sliding scale aero and more. Search for new & used Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R cars for sale or order in Australia. Read Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R car reviews and compare Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R prices and features at carsales.com.au. . watch 02:18 Cuphead DLC - The Loop The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Safety Car is a pace car variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT S '15. It first appears in Gran Turismo Sport. and Gran Turismo 7. Colours[] Three colours are available for this car: Silver Orange Red Acquisition[] GT Sport[] This car can be purchased from the Mileage Exchange when available. It can normally be purchased for 5000 mileage points, but can be on special for less. GT7[] This car can be purchased in the AMG section of Brand Central for 200,000 Credits. Trivia[] The design of the car appears to be based on the official Formula One safety car used from 2015 to 2017, after which Formula One switched to the facelift AMG GT R as the sport's official safety car. Coincidentally, the AMG GT Safety Car's rear spoilers is fixed instead of retractable, likely to better resemble the GT R model. While the silver and orange version of the car has been sold on Mileage Exchange, the red version has ever yet to appear as of April 2021. Notes[] Mercedes-AMG has presented a new livery for its GT R FIA Formula 1 safety car, which incorporates design elements that symbolize unity and the sport’s commitment for diversity and inclusion. The car will be seen at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, with rainbow visuals and the ‘WeRaceAsOne’ hashtag that will be featured on all F1 cars and around the racetrack. The ‘Drive Safely’ lettering will continue to adorn the hood, reminding fans “to always drive in a careful and considerate way”. Watch Also: Is The New Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro Worth The Huge Premium It Commands? “When Formula 1 returns to racing this weekend in Austria, it will use this opportunity to thank people all over the world for their strength and resilience in the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic”, Mercedes explained. “The sport will also show its unity in the fight against racism and its commitment to do more to address inequality in Formula 1.” The most powerful F1 safety car ever was presented two years ago and features the AMG Track Package with rollover protection system and high-performance brakes. Power comes from the twin-turbo V8 that pumps out 577 HP (585 PS / 430 kW) and 520 lb-ft (705 Nm) of torque, rocketing it to 62 mph (100 km/h) in seconds from a standstill (0-60 mph in sec) and up to a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h). In addition to the GT R safety car, the official FIA F1 medical car, the AMG C63 S Estate, has embraced the new design that comprises of the rainbow flag and ‘WeRaceAsOne’ hashtag, and will head over to Austria this weekend too. PHOTO GALLERY more photos... Mercedes has been supplying F1 with official safety cars for over 20 years now, with all of them being eminently fast and powerful. This one however is the most powerful yet. It’s a new Mercedes-AMG GT R that’s been outfitted to set the pace this year, replacing the GT S that has filled the position until now. The top version of Affalterbach’s dedicated sports car packs the same twin-turbo V8 as so many other AMG-tuned models. But in the GT R, it’s tuned to deliver 577 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to send the Porsche 911 rival rocketing to 60 in seconds. Like most other pace or safety cars, this one’s been fitted with all manner of extra equipment. There’s racing harnesses, a roll cage, radio communication equipment, and flashing lights. The GT R also bears the series’ new logo on its hood and doors. “I am very much looking forward to my new company car,” said F1’s official safety car driver Bernd Mayländer. “It is an absolute highlight in terms of driving dynamics and is one level higher up still than the AMG GT S of recent years. Of course, ideally the safety car should be deployed as rarely as possible – but when we have to safely bunch up the Formula 1 field and lead it around the track, we will be superbly equipped with the AMG GT R.” The new safety car will be on hand for the season opener in Melbourne this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, where it will be joined by a Mercedes-AMG C63 S wagon, serving as the medical car. PHOTO GALLERY more photos... The latest version of F1’s Safety Car is set to be revealed at the Australian Grand Prix next weekend – Mercedes-AMG is bringing its new GT R complete with new F1 logo stickers and flashing lights to head the field should someone drop it into the wall and cause a mess. Mercedes says that the new Safety Car is the most powerful one that’s ever been used in F1 – it produces 577bhp and has a top speed of 197mph. Still, compared with the current generation of F1 racers and with rumours that Mercedes has almost cracked 1,000bhp with its latest racing engine, driver Bernd Mayländer will still have to give it full beans even to keep the F1 field circulating slowly. You might also like: Hamilton thinks Red Bull could be fastest come Melbourne F1 race Toto Wolff warns F1 about 'provoking' Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne Seven supercars faster than an F1 car ‘I am very much looking forward to my new company car,’ said Mayländer. ‘It is an absolute highlight in terms of driving dynamics and is one level higher up still than the AMG GT S of recent years. Of course, ideally the safety car should be deployed as rarely as possible – but when we have to safely bunch up the F1 field and lead it around the track, we will be superbly equipped with the AMG GT R.’ Mercedes is proud of the fact that the new Safety Car is largely standard – the AMG GT R features a 4-litre twin-turbo engine, active aerodynamics and double diffuser and rear-wheel steering. The car is also fitted with an optional AMG Track Pack, which throws in a rollover protection system and high-performance ceramic brakes. Visually, the car is differentiated from the production version by extensive F1-themed stickers and a light bar that’s been built on top of a carbonfibre roof scoop designed to offer minimal resistance and funnel air through to the rear wing. Inside the car, co-driver Richard Darker has a radio to maintain contact with race control and two iPads that show the television feed and a variety of customisable information displays. ‘When a Safety Car intervention is required during a grand prix it’s vitally important that we have full confidence in the car’s ability to lead the Formula 1 cars around the track safely,’ said F1 race director Charlie Whiting. ‘That means we need a car which is not only capable of dealing with the extreme demands a circuit puts on a vehicle travelling at high speed, but also one which is capable of setting a pace that allows the F1 drivers to keep tyres and brakes working at the right kind of temperature so that they do not struggle while waiting for racing to resume.’ Alongside the safety car, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Estate is on hand to provide emergency care as the Official FIA F1 Medical Car, driven by Alan van der Merwe with the FIA’s deputy medical delegate Dr Ian Roberts in the passenger seat. The luggage compartment is loaded with emergency equipment, including a defibrillator and respirator. Gallery: 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R Formula 1 Safety Car Engine 4-litre twin-turbo V8 Transmission Nine-speed Speedshift automatic Output 577bhp Speed 0-62 MPH Top Speed 198mph Home Sports Mercedes-AMG GT-R Official FIA F1 Safety Car The new design of the Formula 1 Safety Car symbolizes solidarity, safety and diversity It’s a familiar sight for fans of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship: when there’s been an accident on track or the weather conditions are bad, a Mercedes-AMG safely leads the field of F1 cars around the track. It’s been this way for 25 years. And for 20 years, Bernd Mayländer has been at the steering wheel of the Official FIA F1 Safety Car. Even the color scheme of the car with its silver paint and black décor has stayed the same. But for the 2020 season, things will change: the AMG GT R (combined fuel consumption l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 284-282 g/km)[1] with 430 kW (585 hp) will hit the race track in a new look starting July 2nd, 2020. The car will prominently support the Formula 1 campaign “WeRaceAsOne” by featuring its rainbow key visual on the flanks and on the bonnet of the car. The eye-catching design symbolizes the sports commitment for diversity and inclusion. When Formula 1 returns to racing this weekend in Austria, it will use this opportunity to thank people all over the world for their strength and resilience in the fight against the global COVID-19 pandemic. The sport will also show its unity in the fight against racism and its commitment to do more to address inequality in Formula 1. As a sign of this commitment, rainbow visuals and the hashtag #WeRaceAsOne will feature on all Formula 1 cars and around the race track. The rainbow was chosen as it has become a symbol that is used internationally to bring communities together. In addition to the “WeRaceAsOne” campaign, the call to “Drive Safely” will be visible on the bonnet the Official FIA F1 Safety Car, addressing fans at home who are watching the race on TV or via live stream and reminding them to always drive in a careful and considerate way. Bernd Mayländer’s ‘company car’ also uses the hashtag #PurposeDriven to promote the FIA’s (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) commitment to safety, sustainability, gender equality and diversity, and points out the FIA Action for Road Safety with mentions on the roof and tailgate of the car. From a technical perspective, however, the Official FIA F1 Safety Car remains unchanged: the front-mid engine concept with transaxle gearbox, the powerful V8 biturbo engine, the intricately designed chassis, the sophisticated active aerodynamics and the intelligent lightweight construction form the basis for a particularly dynamic driving experience. Optional features include the AMG Track Package with roll-over protection system and the ceramic high-performance composite brake system. The AMG GT R is perfectly qualified for this tough job at the pinnacle of motorsport. The FIA requirements for the Official FIA F1 Safety Car are high. It must be able to maintain a high minimum speed so that the tires and brakes of the Formula 1 cars do not lose too much temperature and the engines do not overheat. With a top speed of 318 km/h and seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h, this is an easy task for the AMG GT R. In addition to the Safety Car, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Estate (combined fuel consumption l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 229-214 g/km) [1] is ready for emergencies as the Official FIA F1 Medical Car of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It will also sport the new design.

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