Mercedes Bids Adieu to The Iconic 6.3-litre V8 with AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport Edition

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the limited-edition AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport to celebrate its 130 years of motorsport heritage. This exclusive race car honours the brand’s storied past, which began on July 22, 1894, when a Daimler-powered vehicle won the Paris-Rouen race, marking the first motorsport victory for the iconic Three-Pointed Star. To commemorate this significant milestone, Mercedes-AMG has produced just 13 units of the AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport, making it an exclusive collector's item. This edition is particularly noteworthy as it represents the final iteration of the legendary 6.3-litre V8 engine in the AMG GT3, a powertrain that has become synonymous with the brand’s racing success.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport: Design

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport’s exterior pays tribute to the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W 194, the brand’s first fixed-roof race car from 1952. This special edition also sports a silver paint job with distinctive blue accents on the front fenders and radiator grille. The design echoes the SLs that won the 1952 Carrera Panamericana with Hans Klenk and Karl Kling, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Hermann Lang and Fritz Riess.

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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport: Interior

The interior of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is inspired by the iconic Mercedes-Benz SLR 300. It features blue checkered fabric upholstery with brown leather headrests and door loops, capturing the spirit of 1950s racing. The bespoke steering wheel, with anodized buttons and walnut wood accents, combines classic style with modern racing functionality. 

For safety, the car features a carbon fibre safety cell, a steel roll cage, a five-point harness, safety nets, a fire suppression system, and an emergency hatch. It also has fully adjustable four-way motorsport dampers for improved performance.

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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport: Engine

The AMG GT3 Edition 130Y boasts a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, delivering almost 680bhp and 730Nm of torque. Power is transmitted through a rear-mounted sequential six-speed gearbox, and braking is managed by carbon ceramic discs inspired by Formula 1.

The Edition 130Y set a new track record with Mercedes-AMG driver Jules Gounon, completing a lap at Mount Panorama Circuit in Australia in just 1m56.605s, beating the previous record by 2.074 seconds.