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such as, for instance, the particularly high safety standards of
the vehicle. The roll cage of high-tensile steel has been bolted
to the aluminium space frame and a recovery hatch has been
integrated into the roof of the car. The carbon driver safety cell
with integrated headrest provides a considerably higher level of
protection than usual race seats. A powerful fire extinguishing
system complements the comprehensive safety concept.
User- and service friendliness are also the characteristics of the
proven competition electronics of the Mercedes-AMG GT4.
For instance, the car comes with a competition-specific traction
control and a multi-adjustable ABS. They are based on GT3
technology, just like the sequential competition gearbox with
adjustable differential. The suspension with double wishbones
and shock absorbers with adjustable bounce and rebound
ensures a highly precise handling with unmistakable response.
The innovative torque control of the V8 biturbo engine is a
guarantee for accuracy and exact driveability. Drivers of all
skill levels quickly build up confidence in the vehicle as a result.
Market launch in the 2020 motorsport season
The market launch of the new Mercedes-AMG GT4 will follow
in March, 2020 once the homologation has been completed.
Orders for new cars can be placed with immediate effect. As the
basic construction and the key components of the new edition
of the GT4 are based on the current model, all the Mercedes-
AMG GT4 built so far can be brought to the level of the new
homologation (valid from March, 2020) without limitation
and any problems thanks to a cost-effective update package.
Stefan Wendl, head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing:
“When we entered the GT4 segment two years ago, it was
our aim to build a car that was capable of winning right away.
Looking at the achievements of the Mercedes-AMG GT4, we
have succeeded in doing so in an impressive way. In order to
enable our Customer Racing Teams to accomplish such top
achievements at the race track in the future as well and to be
prepared in the best way for the challenges in newly entered
markets like Asia and South America, we have now decided to
update the Mercedes-AMG GT4.
The new edition combines performance, safety and economical
aspects like no other car in this segment and has been tailor-
made to meet the requirements of the customer teams. With
its powerful V8 biturbo engine, the new Mercedes-AMG GT4
also guarantees plenty of fun away from the major international
racing stage, be it during track days or in race series with open
classes. The course for a successful future in the GT4 category
has been set.”
The stated figures were determined in accordance with the
prescribed measuring method. These are the "NEDC CO2
figures" according to Article 2 No. 1 Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2017/1153. The fuel consumption figures were calculated
on the basis of these figures.
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