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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3

GT3 (2010)Mercedes-Benz
550 hp
Horsepower
1245 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2015
Year

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 (GT3)

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive GT racer built to compete in the global FIA GT3 formula. Based on the road-going Mercedes-AMG GT, it combines a naturally aspirated V8, massive aero, and long-distance endurance durability into one of the most recognizable silhouettes in modern GT racing.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 6.3L naturally aspirated AMG V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~550 hp (404 kW) typical GT3 Balance of Performance

  • Redline: ~7,500–7,800 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,245 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,546 mm long × 1,939 mm wide × 1,280 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,630 mm

  • Tires: GT3 slicks on racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon brakes with motorsport calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The AMG GT3 is a stable, confidence-building GT3 car with a strong emphasis on traction, braking stability, and high-speed composure. Its long wheelbase and front-engine balance make it feel planted on entry and predictable through fast corners, while still allowing enough rotation to be rewarding when driven with precision. In the simulator, it’s one of those cars that feels approachable right away, but still has plenty of depth once you start chasing lap time.

Engine & Sound: The big naturally aspirated V8 is the star of the show, delivering a deep, mechanical soundtrack with a snarling top-end and a heavy V8 thunder under load. Throttle response is crisp and immediate, and power delivery feels linear compared with turbocharged rivals, which makes the car especially satisfying on corner exit.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Very stable on entry with a predictable front end. It rewards smooth steering and patience mid-corner.

  • Traction: Strong rear grip and excellent drive off slower corners, though you can still upset the car with abrupt throttle application.

  • Braking: Great braking confidence thanks to the car’s stable platform and GT3 aero package.

  • Top Speed: Competitive, though often slightly dependent on BoP and track characteristics.

Driving Style Tip: Use the Mercedes like a momentum GT car — brake in a straight line, rotate it smoothly, and get back to throttle early without shocking the rear tires. It shines on technical tracks where stability matters, but it’s equally at home on fast circuits with long loaded corners.

Livery & Aesthetics: Few GT3 cars look as imposing as the AMG GT3. The long hood, aggressive aero, and wide fenders give it a muscular presence, while Mercedes’ factory liveries and customer racing schemes suit its premium motorsport image perfectly. It looks every bit like a modern endurance weapon, both in-game and in the paddock.

Whether you're running sprint races or long stints, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 delivers a blend of accessibility, sound, and planted performance that makes it a staple of GT racing in sim and in real life.