AMG GT3 2016 for sale

Unique in the world: Car sold new as delivered by the factory in 2016. The AMG GT3 has established itself as the benchmark in the category since its launch. Unveiled in 2015, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 succeeds the SLS to become the reference for Customer Racing. Designed on the aluminum architecture of the AMG GT, it strategically retains the 6.3-liter atmospheric V8 of its predecessor, ensuring reliability, controlled costs, and remarkable sound. From 2016 onwards, its performance stands out in endurance: it achieves a historic quadruple at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, wins in Macao, Daytona, and takes the Blancpain GT Series. Before the "Evo" era, this sporting success is accompanied by a major commercial achievement with around 130 units produced between 2015 and 2019. Among them, Ascott Collection is now offering for sale chassis 049, a unique model that has remained in its factory delivery condition, never driven. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 succeeds the SLS AMG GT3 with the aim of becoming the new benchmark for the brand's Customer Racing program. Designed on the lightweight aluminum architecture of the AMG GT road coupe, it nevertheless distinguishes itself with a strategic technical choice: The engine: Contrary to the production model equipped with a bi-turbo block, the engineers from Affalterbach choose to retain the 6.3-liter atmospheric V8 (M159) from the SLS. The strategic benefits: This proven block guarantees absolute reliability, controlled operating costs for private teams, instant throttle response, and a remarkable sound identity. Deliveries begin as early as the end of 2015, paving the way for massive engagement from the 2016 season. Supremacy in GT3. The AMG GT3 quickly becomes the benchmark in its category. From its very first full season on track, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 imposes itself against fierce competition and claims the most demanding endurance races in the world. 24 Hours of Nürburgring (2016): A masterstroke marked by a historic quadruple (the top four positions in the overall classification), with victory going to Team Black Falcon after a memorable finish. FIA GT World Cup of Macao (2017): Victory on the formidable urban track of Guia with official driver Edoardo Mortara. 24 Hours of Daytona (2017): First major success on American soil with a win in the IMSA GTD category. Blancpain GT Series (2018): European consecration with the Overall and Endurance titles won by the AKKA-ASP team and Raffaele Marciello. Beyond its sporting performance, this first iteration of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 has established itself as a major commercial success for the Customer Competition division before the introduction of the Evo kit in 2020. Production volume: Approximately 130 units were produced in the Affalterbach workshops between 2015 and 2019. Key milestone: The symbolic milestone of the 100th delivered chassis was reached in July 2018, confirming the attractiveness of this model among international private teams. The chassis 049 that Ascott Collection is proud to offer for sale is completely unique as this AMG GT3 has never been driven. It is in its original condition as delivered by the factory in 2016.