Mercedes-AMG’s GT Track Sport Concept is shaping up to be the wildest evolution of the new AMG GT coupe so far, aimed squarely at setting lap records rather than winning concours trophies. In early track testing, this camouflaged prototype is already signaling AMG’s intent to go after cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with lighter weight, more extreme aero and a sharpened V8 powertrain focus.
Design And Aerodynamics: Built For Lap Times
Even under camouflage, the GT Track Sport stands out with a far more aggressive aero package than the regular GT coupe. It wears a huge front splitter, re-profiled nose with more closed-off sections to manage airflow, a vented hood scoop, and a towering swan‑neck rear wing designed to maximize downforce without adding drag.
AMG has deleted the standard rear window, replacing it with a solid panel and likely a camera-based rear-view display, allowing the body to be shaped purely for aerodynamics and rigidity. A secondary deck-lid spoiler just ahead of the wing helps accelerate air to the underside of the main element, boosting downforce efficiency at high speed.
Chassis, Weight Balance And Powertrain
The GT Track Sport Concept is based on the newer C192-generation AMG GT rather than the older C190 platform used by the GT Track Series, with development focused on cutting weight below the already stripped 3,086‑pound track car and improving weight distribution.
Mercedes confirms a V8 under the hood, sticking with an AMG 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo unit rather than going fully electric or four‑cylinder hybrid. Output figures are still under wraps, but given that the road‑going GT63 makes 603 hp, and the GT63 S E Performance hybrid can reach 805 hp combined, most observers expect the Track Sport to land somewhere between those numbers and potentially rival the old GT Black Series’s 700‑plus‑hp territory.
Early Track Testing Goals
In its first public development phase, AMG says the GT Track Sport is being honed to “set record new times,” with the Nürburgring Nordschleife the obvious benchmark. Testing focuses on three main areas:
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Fine‑tuning the aero package for predictable high‑speed balance.
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Dialing in suspension, damping and steering for higher cornering limits than the current GT Track Series.
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Validating durability of brakes, cooling and drivetrain under extended flat‑out running.
Engineers have also worked on a more sophisticated brake and aero cooling strategy, visible in enlarged outlets in the rear bumper to let trapped air escape and a cleaner, more directed nose airflow.
GT Track Sport Concept: Key Specs (Preliminary)
| Area | What’s Known So Far |
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| Platform | C192‑generation AMG GT, track‑only focus |
| Engine | AMG 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8 (exact power not yet disclosed) |
| Layout | Front‑mid engine, rear‑drive, two‑seat only |
| Aero | Swan‑neck rear wing, secondary deck‑lid spoiler, big splitter |
| Weight Target | Lighter than ~3,086 lb GT Track Series |
| Intended Role | Extreme track‑day car, record‑chasing “halo” GT variant |
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Track‑Only Focus And Likely Production
Mercedes describes the GT Track Sport as a concept, but also calls it a “glimpse into the future of the AMG GT family,” which strongly hints at a limited production run, much like the 55‑unit GT Track Series. Pricing is not announced; however, the previous Track Series cost about 8% less than a GT3 race car and around 385,000 dollars, so this more extreme evolution is likely to match or exceed that territory.
Given the track‑only nature, buyers should expect a stripped‑out, caged interior with racing buckets, harnesses, and a full motorsport steering wheel and telemetry package, rather than a plush grand‑touring layout.
What It Means For AMG And Enthusiasts
The GT Track Sport Concept shows AMG has no intention of abandoning hardcore combustion‑powered track cars even as its lineup grows more electrified. It positions the AMG GT as a true rival to the most extreme “road‑legal or near‑race” specials from Porsche and other brands, while serving as a development bed for chassis and aero tech that could trickle down to future GT road models.
For track‑day collectors, it is likely to be one of the most focused, rare and analog‑feeling V8 AMGs available before regulations push even this segment firmly into hybrid or full EV territory.
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FAQs
Q1. Is the GT Track Sport Concept road legal?
It is being described and developed as a track‑only concept, similar in spirit to the GT Track Series.
Q2. What engine does it use?
A twin‑turbo AMG V8, with final power figures not yet disclosed but expected to exceed current GT road‑car outputs.
Q3. Will it go into production?
Mercedes calls it a concept but also a preview of the GT family’s future, so a limited production run is widely expected