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Mercedes Benz USA Gives the SLS AMG GT3 a Walk-Around

Mercedes Benz’s US division has launched a five-minute video dedicated to the stunning SLS AMG GT3. The company’s Assistant Product Manager, William Vetter, was present at the Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance to show off the car and provide an in-depth look at the many unique features.

The racer got a lot of attention at the event, thanks in part to its white paint that has a matt finish. The body kit is not something that should be ignored either, as extensive use has been made of lightweight carbon fiber. The big splitter and the winglets at the front force the front down. Unlike the production car, there are air vents on top of the wheel. Other aerodynamic modifications include a cowling in the sides that are used to cool the rear brakes.

The hood features a central opening for the extraction of heat from the engine, while side openings in the front fenders facilitate air flow through the wheel arches. Weight optimization measures include the application of extremely lightweight polycarbonate for the side and rear windows and, if specified, for the front windshield as well. The most prominent piece of the car is the huge rear wing that produces downforce an can be adjusted.

Vetter then moves on to the interior of the car and the racing steering wheel, which features paddle shifters. One of the most interesting features of the interior is a button that detonates two pyrotechnic charges that blow up the doors if the car is upside-down.

Close to the video’s end, Vetter revs up the engine so we can hear the AMG 6.3 liter V8 growl and roar to life.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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