The $1.1 million limited-edition Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is a fire-breathing race car


To give a fitting farewell to the outgoing AMG GT3, Mercedes has introduced a limited edition, non-homologated version of the race car. Unveiled during the Monterey Car Week, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is the final AMG GT3 variant to be powered by the mighty 6.3-liter V8. The special edition also celebrates the 130th anniversary of the German automaker’s entry into motorsports. On July 22, 1894, a race car powered by a Daimler-licensed engine scored its first victory in a race from Paris to Rouen.


Since the AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is not homologated, it is not limited by the strict regulations for the GT3 racing series. As a result, the engineers had free rein to extract maximum performance from the race car.


The naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8 under the hood is not fitted with the competition air restrictor, while it is equipped with a special exhaust to produce more power. Mercedes says the V8 can produce 671 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque, making it the German brand’s most potent GT3 variant ever. The competition cars generally have around 550hp on tap, depending on the regulations.

Also read -  Tag Heuer has collaborated with a Japanese artist for a limited edition watch


The special edition has a sequential six-speed racing transmission mounted to the rear axle and a carbon fiber prop shaft. In addition to the unrestricted V8 engine, the AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport features a modified aero package and upgraded hardware. It gets a new front splitter, louvers in the front fenders, and redesigned side skirts, which work with a massive rear diffuser and a gigantic rear wing to offer 15 percent more downforce than the race car. Furthermore, the final AMG GT3 variant is fitted with carbon-ceramic brakes instead of the steel discs required by GT3 regulations.

Also read -  Chivas 18 and Pininfarina collaborate for a limited edition collection


Inside, the AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is almost identical to the race car. It features the same safe equipment, which includes a carbon fiber safety cell bolted to the chassis, a five-point harness, safety nets, a steel roll cage, a fire suppression system, a motorsport safety fuel tank, and an emergency hatch.


The limited edition will also come with a custom car cover and special racing gear developed in collaboration with Puma. It includes a personalized racing suit, gloves, racing underwear, shoes that match the car’s exterior, and a customized Bell helmet. The production is limited to just 13 examples, each priced at $1.136 million before VAT.