More Exclusivity at its best: Mercedes-Benz presents the 45th Anniversary of the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" - a limited edition of five vehicles.
With this special series to their 45th Anniversary of the sports car maker aimed at racing enthusiasts car collectors. AMG produces limited to a maximum of five copies of the customer sport race cars in Affalterbach in hand. DTM record champion and AMG brand ambassador Bernd Schneider puts it himself in hand: together with an AMG engineer, he makes the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine of the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary". As proof of the AMG engine plate is the signature of Bernd Schneider and the responsible motor mechanic. The engine is the same as the normal version: 600 hp, 3.8 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and 300 km / h top speak for themselves.
The customers who get a rare SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" get, also includes an exclusive vehicle certificate with the signature of Bernd Schneider. The five-time DTM Champion, overall winner of the 1995 ITC and FIA GT World Champion of 1997, Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador and worked as an instructor at the AMG Driving Academy.
New paint and a lot of CFRP
Both the exterior and the interior AMG has modified some of the special model: The body of the shimmers in the new matt "designo magno graphite". This paint is so far only used the anniversary model. The alloy wheels are designed in the same color. Another indication on the anniversary model is the striking silver framed logo "45 Years of Driving Performance" on the doors of the GT3 race car. The logo of the special edition should fans look accurate: Below is the exposed carbon structure of the double doors under the matte varnish seen. The doors, hood, fenders, trunk lid, rear wing, front and rear spoiler and front splitter and rear diffuser are made of carbon fiber (CFRP = Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic).
Room for two riders
The interior of the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" dominates the functional racing car atmosphere: the steel rollover cage is painted in the exterior color. Instrument panel and center console of the car were designed in matt carbon - as contrasts here six-point seat belts and racing wheel in silver star act. Unusual for a racing car and the special model is reserved the seat on the passenger side. A plaque with a "1 of 5" logo on the seats and the center console indicates the limited edition of the race car. Also found in the interior of a high-quality AMG indoor car cover with "45 Years of Driving Performance" logo.
Circuit Coaching Including
Passing the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" at Mercedes AMG in Affalterbach. Customers receive a detailed introduction to the technology and operation of the new vehicle. In the case of this particular GT3 racing car Bernd Schneider takes personally the instruction. The program also includes a factory tour. This includes a tour of the AMG Performance Studio - here are custom designed AMG vehicles in exclusive pieces and unique and handmade. This is followed by a tour of the AMG engine shop. On request, the Customer a personal coaching track as part of a start-up events will get with the vehicle. The price for the exclusivity and the fun starts in Germany at 446,250 euros - around 50,000 euros on the price of the regular racing version. At the Auto Show in Sao Paulo (Brazil), the special model celebrates 22 October 2012 his second world premiere.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 is designed for customer sport racing version of the SLS AMG. Of which was for sprint and endurance racing car until today, 49 of which were delivered. In the premiere in 2011, the Gullwing has rapidly become one of the successful entrants Motorsport Year: International Customers teams on four continents and achieved a total of 26 race wins.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Photo Gallery
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| All aboard! Even the sight of the SLS GT3 SMG gives an idea of what will be waiting for the driver |
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| The workplace is designed purebred sporty bucket seats, six-point harness and the most necessary controls. |
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| The engine of the anniversary version comes from the regular racing version. It delivers 600 horsepower, the vehicle accelerates in 3.8 seconds from zero to 100, and only stops at 300 km / h, to push forward. |
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| The body of the special production car in the new color painted "designo magno graphite". The alloy wheels are designed in the same color. On the doors, the logo "45 Years of Driving Performance" is attached. |
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| From 446,250 euros of the five race car is to have - and for about 50,000 euros more than the regular racing version. But one is also one of only five drivers whose motor DTM record champion Bernd Schneider has mounted. |
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