Mercedes-AMG GT Safety Car

aspiration

TC (Turbocharger)

Group

Gr.X

Displacement

3,982 cc

DriveTrain

FR

Height

1,290 mm

Length

4,550 mm

Weight

1,570 kg

Width

1,940 mm

Max Power

502 BHP / 6,300 rpm

Max Torque

66.2 kgfm / 2,000 rpm

Performance Point

PP 594.56

Manufacturer

AMG

Mercedes-AMG GT Safety Car: The Pinnacle of Motorsport Safety Vehicles

The Mercedes-AMG GT Safety Car has become an icon in the world of motorsport, serving as the official safety car for the FIA Formula One World Championship since the 2018 season. Built on the foundation of the acclaimed Mercedes-AMG GT, this high-performance model epitomizes the blend of luxury, speed, and reliability required for one of the most critical roles on the racetrack. Its presence on the F1 circuit is a testament to Mercedes-Benz’s outstanding engineering, ensuring the safety of drivers and marshaling personnel during hazardous conditions and race incidents.

The AMG GT Safety Car is powered by a handcrafted 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, delivering exhilarating acceleration and a top speed that allows it to lead and control F1 cars effectively. Modified from the road-going AMG GT R variant, the safety car features performance upgrades, specialized communications equipment, and advanced light bar systems to fulfill its purpose. The car is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, making it one of the fastest safety cars in Formula 1 history.

Apart from its high-octane role, the presence of the Mercedes-AMG GT Safety Car has served as a dynamic marketing tool for Mercedes-Benz AMG, highlighting the brand's deep roots in motorsport and its technological prowess. Its sales success as a road car is mirrored by its prestige on the track, where it reinforces the reliability and racing pedigree of the AMG brand. With eye-catching design, thundering performance, and a reputation for supreme control, the Mercedes-AMG GT Safety Car has cemented its legacy as not merely a symbol of safety, but as an ambassador of German automotive excellence on the world stage.