mercedes amg gt 63 pro 4matic unveiled as new formula 1 safety carMercedes-AMG has pulled the wrap off its latest weapon designated for official F1 safety duties. Making its official debut this weekend at the Hungaroring, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ has stepped up as the new Official FIA F1 Safety Car.The introduction marks the 14th safety car to carry the three-pointed star, celebrating a 30-year partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Formula 1 that dates back to 1996. The new twin-turbo V8 coupe replaces the hard-core Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, which served in the role since 2022.mercedes amg gt 63 pro 4matic unveiled as new formula 1 safety carA Historic All-Wheel-Drive FirstWhile previous AMG safety cars sent their power exclusively to the rear wheels, the new GT 63 PRO introduces a significant mechanical milestone to the grid. For the first time in F1 history, the safety car features a fully variable all-wheel-drive system (AMG Performance 4MATIC+), ensuring maximum traction and power delivery for driver Bernd Mayländer in both dry and torrential wet weather conditions.Core Powertrain Specs:Engine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8Output: 612 horsepower (450 kW) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torqueTransmission: AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed automaticBraking: Standard AMG High-Performance Ceramic Composite brakesmercedes amg gt 63 pro 4matic unveiled as new formula 1 safety carWind-Tunnel Tailored Aerodynamics and LightingTo maintain the high cornering speeds required to keep Formula 1 car tires and brakes from dropping out of their optimal operating temperature windows, the factory car underwent a specialized aerodynamic overhaul.AdvertisementAdvertisementInstead of mounting a bulky, drag-inducing light bar directly onto the roof panel, AMG engineers integrated the mandatory LED signaling lights directly into the profile of the rear wing structure. The front air dams feature track-derived dive planes and an extended front splitter to pin the front axle to the tarmac through high-speed sweepers. Suspension duties are managed via the AMG Active Ride Control setup, featuring hydraulic active roll stabilization to keep the chassis flat under heavy cornering loads.2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ F1 Safety Car: All The Details2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ F1 Safety Car: All The DetailsView Gallery17 photosCabin Overhaul and FIA Communication TechThe interior has been stripped of its standard luxury trimmings, replaced by a fully functional mobile race-control cockpit. The rear storage area houses a rigid steel roll cage, while the driver and co-driver are secured into carbon-fiber Recaro racing bucket seats utilizing six-point safety harnesses.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe glass windows have been swapped for lightweight Makrolon polycarbonate glazing, and an inboard safety fuel tank has been fitted beneath the rear floorboard.Two modified production examples of the GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ will be stationed on standby in the pit lane at every global Grand Prix weekend, ready to deploy the moment race control calls a neutralization.This article was written using AI and was then edited and optimized by our editorial team.
