Only 13 units planned worldwide
at more then $1 million apiece

(August 26, 2024) Mercedes-AMG is celebrating 130 Years of Motorsport dating back to the first automotive competition, from Paris to Rouen on July 22, 1894, where a Daimler licensed engine secured a victory. To commemorate this historic milestone, Mercedes-AMG is celebrating the world premiere of the new AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport under the theme "Racing Legend Remastered." 

Limited to just 13 units worldwide, the highly exclusive model blends two iconic eras of motorsport. Modern motorsport technology meets traditional design elements of the legendary race cars from the 1950s. With 671 hp, the non-homologated special model is the most powerful GT3 ever built in Affalterbach. It represents the final Mercedes-AMG GT3 variant to be powered by a naturally aspirated engine.

Unlike the standard model, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is not subject to the limits of homologation. For this reason, the legendary Handcrafted AMG 6.3-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine has been further optimized without an air restrictor and with a special exhaust system to deliver a peak output of 671 hp.

Power is transmitted via a sequential six-speed racing transmission with modified gear ratios. As with all Mercedes-AMG race cars, the transaxle transmission is mounted on the rear axle and connected to the engine in a torsionally rigid and torque resistant manner with a carbon fiber torque tube.

The aerodynamic components have also undergone extensive development, increasing downforce by 15 percent compared to the standard GT3. This includes a new front splitter, air outlets (louvers) in the front fenders, changes to the side skirts, underbody and rear diffuser. The wider rear wing optimizes the aero balance.

The Drag Reduction System (DRS), inspired by Formula 1 and Class 1 DTM, is a new and central feature that allows for drag reduction at the touch of a button on the steering wheel, which moves the rear wing into a flat position. To maintain the aero balance, active elements on the front underbody are extended at the same time. This technology enables a top speed of over 196 mph to be achieved despite the high level of downforce. During lateral acceleration or deceleration, the active elements immediately return to their original downforce position.

The limited edition model is equipped with all proven safety features of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 including, a carbon fiber safety cell connected to the chassis, five-point harness, safety nets, steel roll cage, fire suppression system, motorsport safety fuel tank and an emergency hatch. The extensive equipment also includes a sophisticated racing ABS and a multi-adjustable traction control system.

The exclusive high performance braking system, inspired by Formula 1, features carbon brake discs instead of the steel discs required by GT3 regulations, making the Edition 130Y model significantly lighter than the homologated version.


After two years of development and extensive testing, Mercedes-AMG Performance Driver Jules Gounon demonstrated the outstanding performance of the vehicle on Feb. 17, at the Mount Panorama Circuit in Australia for the first time. Driving a prototype of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport, Gounon beat the track record for GT cars on the iconic 3.868-mile circuit by 2.074 seconds with a time of 1 minute 56.605 seconds.

Mercedes has set the retail price at 1.03 million Euros which translate into $1.143 million.