Safety first! The new Mercedes AMG GT S + C63 F1 Safety Car

Thomas Wachsmuth March 5, 2015 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Mercedes-Benz

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Recently updated on August 23, 2016 at 08:14 am

Attention! There is a "Update" which contains new information (pictures, data, video). The new info you will find, specially marked, at the end of the article!

For the 2015 season, Mercedes has presented its new AMG GT S F1 and C63 S Safety Car. The new high-performance speedsters will ensure safety on the track from the first race of the 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship. We have summarized all the details for you below.

Safety first! The new Mercedes AMG GT S + C63 F1 Safety Car

(Photos: Mercedes Benz)

The medical car is the C63 S
GT S for the Formula 1® field (leads the car around the track in bad weather or accidents)
Front mid-engine concept with transaxle design
V8 biturbo motor with dry sump lubrication
Dual-clutch transmission
Top sport suspension with aluminum double wishbone axles
intelligent lightweight aluminum construction
low vehicle weight
low center of gravity
Weight distribution 47 to 53 percent (front and rear axle)
375 kW (510 PS)
maximum torque 650 Newtonmeter
4,0 liter V8-Biturbomotor
0 at 100 km / h in 3,8 seconds
Maximum 310 km/h
Sports exhaust system
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 speed sports transmission
DYNAMIC PLUS package
dynamic engine and transmission bearings
Tighter tuned suspension and damping
more negative fall on the front axle
Sensitive sports steering
Performance steering wheel in black
Microfiber DINAMICA and yellow highlights in the instrument cluster
Cross-spoke forged wheels with fully integrated wheel bolts covers
Tires 265 / 35 R 19 on 9 x 19 (front) and 295 / 30 R 20 on 11 x 20 rear
High-performance ceramic composite brakes
Ceramic brake discs with a diameter of 402 millimeters in front and 360 millimeters in the back
Carbon scoop on the roof
FIA and F1® logos
Lightbar on the roof
Carbon air intake
Rear wing "Edition 1"
Light bar with TV camera

Update from "29.05.2015": There is new information that shows the Mercedes AMG GT S now also as a DTM safety car. Of course we don't want to withhold the pictures from you.