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Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR Racing Edition

GT3 (2010)Mercedes-Benz
550 hp
Horsepower
1300 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2016
Year

Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR Racing Edition (GT3)

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR Racing Edition is a track-focused GT3-style race car based on the Mercedes-AMG GT platform, bringing big front-engine V8 muscle into modern sports car racing. In Assetto Corsa, this kind of mod typically represents the homologated Mercedes-AMG GT3 racer rather than the road-going AMG GT R, with the long hood, wide bodywork, and endurance-racing hardware that make it a serious presence on track.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 6.3L naturally aspirated 90° V8, front-mounted, rear-wheel drive

  • Total Output: ~550 hp (410 kW) combined

  • Redline: ~7,500–7,800 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,300 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,550 mm long × 2,050 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,630 mm

  • Tires: GT3 slicks on forged racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-ceramic or carbon racing brakes with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The AMG GTR Racing Edition is a stable, torque-rich GT racer that feels planted under braking and rewarding once you learn to carry momentum. Its long wheelbase and front-engine layout give it a predictable balance, but it still demands respect on corner exit where all that V8 torque can light up the rear tires if you’re too aggressive with the throttle. Compared with mid-engine GT machinery, it tends to feel a little more nose-heavy and confidence-building at speed, with strong high-speed stability and a distinctly muscular character.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers a deep, thunderous exhaust note with plenty of mechanical bite and a hard-edged top end. Throttle response is immediate, and the car feels especially lively in the midrange where the engine pulls with a broad, linear surge. It’s one of those cars that sounds as aggressive as it looks — bellowing on upshifts and cracking sharply on the overrun.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Predictable front-end grip with gradual balance changes; it prefers smooth steering and clean apexes.

  • Traction: Good rear grip, but traction can disappear quickly if you mash the throttle too early exiting slower corners.

  • Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, with a stable platform under heavy deceleration.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive on long straights, especially when the setup is optimized for low drag.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and rhythm. It rewards early braking, smooth trail braking, and progressive throttle application more than abrupt inputs. It shines on fast, flowing circuits where the front-engine balance helps keep the car settled through long sweepers and heavy-braking zones.

Livery & Aesthetics: The AMG GTR Racing Edition has a menacing, unmistakably Mercedes look — long hood, wide fenders, low stance, and race-car aero that gives it a factory-built endurance feel. In sim form, it looks especially good in classic AMG-style liveries, with bold silver, black, and green accents that highlight its German GT pedigree.

Whether you're chasing hot laps or endurance stints, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR Racing Edition brings old-school V8 character and modern GT3 performance together in a package that’s fast, stable, and seriously satisfying to drive.