In this new INSIDE AMG episode, we take a look behind the scenes of the record lap. Check it out and be curious.
With an official time of 6.43.616 minutes for the 20.6 kilometer long track and 6.48.047 minutes for the entire track of 20.832 kilometers, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is officially the fastest production car on the Nürburgring!
With the help of our vehicle experts, we go into detail to discuss the importance of proper vehicle setup for a record breaking lap time in the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. In this episode, Felix consults with Dirk, the head of tire development, about fine-tuning high-performance tires. Like the rest of the car, they must deliver top performance at all times. Markus, vehicle dynamics engineer at Mercedes-AMG, is an expert for vehicle development. He shows us the key differences between the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and the Mercedes-AMG GT R. Later, race driver and AMG Brand Ambassador Maro Engel explains how fine-tuning the vehicle for optimal downforce is critical in order to save precious time on the track.
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series:
Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 12,8 l/100 km;
CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 292 g/km.*
Mercedes-AMG GT R:
Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 12,9 l/100 km;
CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 296 g/km.*
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00:00 Welcome / Intro
00:40 Interview with Markus
02:36 Car Porn
03:17 Interview with Dirk
06:45 Interview with Maro Engel
09:40 The Lap Record
