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What is the fastest Mercedes-Benz AMG model?
Friday, December 9th, 2016
Mercedes-AMG models are known for their exceptional performance. But, none have come close to that of the “Beast of the Green Hell.” The Mercedes-AMG GT R has set the fastest-ever lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the world’s toughest race track which is nicknamed the “Green Hell.”
One lap on the Nordschleife tests all aspects of performance for a sports car and the “Beast” stepped up to the challenge. The Mercedes-AMG GT R was able to complete one lap in only 7 minutes and 10.9 seconds, a time never made by any sports car not just Mercedes-Benz models. (more…)
Check Out these Mercedes-Benz Racing Cars!
Monday, November 14th, 2016
Mercedes-Benz Racing Cars
For 2017, Mercedes-Benz has announced its Mercedes-AMG participation in the International Motor Sports Association WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The North American endurance racing series is entered by top performing race models from various brands and now Mercedes-Benz is one of them.
The brand will compete with two AMG GT3 teams and in honor of this exciting new chapter, here at Mercedes-Benz of Wilmington, we’ve brought you the top Mercedes-Benz racing photos from Instagram. Here, you can see both old and new racing models on and off the track. (more…)