The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door flies at the Nürburgring (with video)

El nuburgring circuit It is used by many brands to tune up their sportiest cars. As you know, they also often try to beat the lap time record, a strategy that is mainly used by the marketing team. Being the fastest on the most difficult circuit in the world helps to sell.

The point is that Mercedes-AMG has brought its fastest coupé sedan there. We refer to Mercedes AMG GT 63 S 4 doors, a model that has just broken the track record in the “Luxury Class” category. Do you want to see the video of the fast lap?

This high-flying saloon was updated for months with its Model Year 2021. What better way to make it known? The German brand comments that, with the adjustment measures in the technical part, the time in the Green Hell has been improved by 2 seconds. The previous registration of this model dates from autumn 2018.

Test Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4 Doors Coupé front side

Test Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe

2 seconds is not a lot, let's be clear. This German track measures more than 20 kilometers, so the time difference is negligible. The certified time is 7:23 for the 20,6 kilometer version (without measuring the finish line) and 7:27,8 for the full variant, that is, also measuring section T13 of the finish straight.

Of course, we must bear in mind that the conditions of the track were not the most ideal. The asphalt was cold (about 10 degrees on the track and 7 in the ambient temperature) and there were even wet spots.

As a note, this unit had the optional tires that Mercedes-AMG offers in the model, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2. He too aerodynamic package optional, which "increases stability at high speeds and reduces the Cd value. Finally, we remind you that this model, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4Matic+ 4-door uses a supercharged V8 engine with nothing less than 639 CV.

Nürburgring: test, race and enjoy

Source - Daimler