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GT: Racing debut for the SLS AMG GT3 on the legendary Nürburgring

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Khatir Soltani
The new SLS AMG GT3 will join the starting lineup on the racetrack for the first time. Bernd Schneider and Thomas Jäger will be taking part in the four-hour race for the VLN Nürburgring endurance championship.

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

The four-hour race on the legendary "Nordschleife" of the Nürburgring will test the gullwing model under realistic racing conditions.

According to the press release of AMG, the focus will not only be on fast lap times, but also on the durability of all components, service-friendliness and smooth procedures during pit stops and driver changes.

Developed according to the GT3 rules of the FIA, the SLS AMG GT3 will take to the starting line for the VLN race in prototype class E1-XP.

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Photo: Mercedes-Benz


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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