The new Mercedes-AMG GT4 will hit the track at the
fifth round of the 2017 VLN championship this weekend at the Nurburgring
Nordschleife.
Two AMG GT4s will be fielded by Mercedes-AMG
Testteam Uwe Alzen Automotive and Mercedes-AMG Testteam Black Falcon but the
duo isn’t out to be competitive throughout the weekend. Instead, they are being
fielded for the sole purpose of collecting relevant data under racing
conditions. They’ll compete in the SPX class as they’re not yet certified for
GT4 racing.
Based around the AMG GT-R road car, the GT4 has
largely the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine delivering 510 hp and in
excess of 600 Nm of torque. The sole transmission available to
teams is a six-speed sequential ‘box that’s joined by an adjustable
differential.
Visually, the GT4 closely resembles the GT-R
albeit with a few add-ons, most notably the larger rear wing, various new
aerodynamic aids and an interior covered in exposed carbon fiber and racing
switchgear.
