The GT3 racing version of the Mercedes SLS AMG, pictures of which expired in Internet last week, was officially presented to journalists in New York, the day before the exhibition would be open to visitors. SLS AMG GT3 is intended solely for private clubs, it is licensed to participate in a series GT3 FIA. Car sales will start this year, but the tracks will see him in 2011. Although initially believed that SLS AMG GT3 V8 engine is standard with increased capacity to 600 h.p. in the official press release states that he has not suffered any changes and again delivered 571 h.p. Competitive SLS, however, is about 300 kg lighter than the serial model, which is achieved by using a composite material in its manufacture and removal of all unnecessary elements from the interior. Due to their low weight, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 3.7 sec, which is 0.2 sec faster than the standard model. The maximum speed is developed AMG GT3 300 km/h, but the German company noted that it is likely to be increased.
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Mercedes-Benz showed the new racing version of the SLS AMG GT3 Motor Show in New York. This car will come in the GT3 series next year. In its manufacture are used large quantities of carbon fiber and fiberglass. The really nice looking of the model is made with Train Horns, which is making the vision of the car really attractive. It is impossible to buy train horns such the one used in SLS AMG GT3, because it was specially designed for the model of Mercedes. Apparently a new front with larger air intakes and large carbon spiller. Open air in the bonnet allow better cooling, and openings in the part of the fender behind the wheels permit to optimize airflow. Rear appeared a new diffuser and large rear wing. The car is lightweight own weight. Usual windows were replaced with those of polycarbonate. The communication of Daimler release says that “the AMG V8 engine with 6.3-liter is identical to that used in the serial car. With a low weight, however, sports car accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h for only 3.7 seconds (serial sprint for 3.9 seconds). The maximum speed was announced for 300 mph, but producers say they have more opportunities to raise her brakes are racing by AMG, as disks are ventilated. Front wheels are size 12×18, rear 13×18.