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The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - 5 Units Only | DRO4CARS

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - 5 Units Only | DRO4CARS

The Limited Series of the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55



To celebrate its 55th anniversary, AMG launches a limited series of exactly 5 units of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55. These 5 special units GT3 Edition 55 will be hand-made at the race car manufactory at Affalterbach. The special Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 comes with a special 1 OF 5 box with an exclusive IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "AMG" with the chassis inscription on it. 

 

2023 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EDITION 55 is a special model to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the AMG.2023 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EDITION 55 is a special model to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the AMG.
2023 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EDITION 55 is a special model to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the AMG. | Image: Mercedes


What's Before The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55?

 

Looking back on the history of automotive companies is always a pleasure and thrilling thing to do. The leitmotif of Hans Werner Aufrecht, founder of AMG are the words "Motorsport is what drives us." and somehow these words have been living with the AMG for more than 55 years now. Starting with the sensational class win of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG in the 24 Hours of Spa in 1971 up to this year's 1-2 win by Mercedes-AMG GT3 of the same race. 

 

The Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG that won the 24 Hours of Spa in 1971.
The Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG that won the 24 Hours of Spa in 1971. | Image: Mercedes


The Mercedes-AMG GT3 #88 of the Mercedes-AMG Team AKKODIS ASP that won the 2022 24 H of Spa. One of the two AMG GT3 for the 1-2 winning.
The Mercedes-AMG GT3 #88 of the Mercedes-AMG Team AKKODIS ASP that won the 2022 24 H of Spa. One of the two AMG GT3 for the 1-2 winning. | Image: Mercedes


The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Engine

 

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 has an optimized 6.3l V8 engine that produces 630 hp. These are 100 hp more compared to the racing version of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 because the AMG GT3 Edition 55 isn't homologated by the FIA rules so more power is available. If a customer would like his/her Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 to be homologated according to the FIA rules - it's possible upon request. 


Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Engine Specs, an optimized 6.3l V8 engine with 630 hp. It's not FIA homologated version and it has 100 hp more.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Engine Specs, an optimized 6.3l V8 engine with 630 hp. It's not FIA homologated version and it has 100 hp more. | Image: Mercedes


The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 exhaust system is made of Inconel®* and it doesn't have silencers. Thus the AMG GT3 Edition 55 will have a rich and deeper sound. 

 

*Note: Inconel® is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation. Inconel® alloys are oxidation-corrosion-resistant materials used in extreme environments subject to pressure and heat.




Additional to the limited series of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 is the special chassis number – “GT3.190-55”.

 

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Exhaust System.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Exhaust System. | Image: Mercedes



The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Exterior

 

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 has a special color called MANUFACTUR Alpine Grey Uni. This exclusive finish is nicely underlined with red accents which make a perfect match with the matt finish of the aero components in the visible carbon front diffuser, rear diffuser, rear wing including end plates, flicks, louvre, radiator grille, and side skirts. 



The limited Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 exterior is characterized by the painted Affalterbach crest on the doors. Next to the AMG logo, the 55th-anniversary logo is placed on the rear wing. 

 

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 comes with a special exterior paint called MANUFACTUR Alpine Grey Uni
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 comes with a special exterior paint called MANUFACTUR Alpine Grey Uni. | Image: Mercedes


The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Interior

 

Inside the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55, everything is special. On the seat, there is embroidery that includes the anniversary symbol and plaques inscription “EDITION 55 – 1 OF 5”. This special inscription is also placed on the central console of the AMG GT3 Edition 55. The matt Anthracite metallic color is used for the interior with the combination of high-quality visible carbon elements on the door sills, door covers, central console, and the dashboard. The seat belts of the limited Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 have silver accents – a nice reference to the Silver Arrow.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - driver's seat with the AMG 55th anniversary logo.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - driver's seat with the AMG 55th anniversary logo. | Image: Mercedes


The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Racing Cockpit

 

The racing aspect of the interior of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 includes the latest generation Data Display Unit (DDU). The Bosch DDU 11 comes with a high-resolution graphic display to show relevant information such as speed, rpm, operating temperatures, lap times, gear and shift indication plus additional information. When the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 is started there is a nice appearance of the 55th-anniversary logo.

 

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Racing Cockpit.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Racing Cockpit. | Image: Mercedes



The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Special Features

 

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 comes with a tailor-made and specially designed car cover. The partnership between Mercedes-AMG and IWC Schaffhausen benefits the owners of the special AMG GT3 Edition 55 with a limited EDITION 55 box. Inside the box, there is a Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “AMG” (Reference IW377903). On the back of this masterpiece watch is engraved the chassis number of the corresponding Mercedes-AMG GT3 EDITION 55. The watch’s case is made of grade 5 titanium (note: Grade 5 titanium is an alloy that combines a mixture of titanium and other chemical elements.) and it has a black textile strap. Moreover, the high-quality timepiece will be handed in IWC Boutique near the buyer’s residence.

2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Racing controls on the central console.
2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 - Racing controls on the central console. | Image: Mercedes


What’s the Price of the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55?

 

The Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 sale price is 625,000 Euro (US$ 622,910.13 on Aug 26, 2022).

 

The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition „AMG” box that goes with the purchasing of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55.
The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition „AMG” box goes with the purchase of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55. | Image: Mercedes


Are There Other Special Mercedes-AMG Models to Celebrate the 55th Anniversary?

 

Mercedes-AMG is expanding its portfolio of special series to celebrate the AMG 55th anniversary. There will be further Edition cars based on various Mercedes-AMG production models next to the GT3 Edition 55.

 

The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition „AMG” that buyers of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 will take from the nearst IWC store.
The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition „AMG” that buyers of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 will take from the nearst IWC store. | Image: Mercedes 


The case back of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition „AMG”. The case back of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition „AMG”.
The case back of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition „AMG”. | Image: Mercedes


BMW and Mercedes Head to Head in Celebrations

 

If BMW makes limited series production of the 2023 BMW M4 CSL for the 50th anniversary of the BMW M in 1000 units (it's a requirement of motorsport racing), then Mercedes makes 5 units only of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the AMG.

 

 

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