Mercedes-Benz will offer its racing customers a GT3 specification car based on the SLS AMG. The front-mid engined gullwing model will be tested throughout this year and will be available to customers in time for the 2011 season. Built to current FIA GT3 regulations, the SLS GT3 loses around 160kg in weight thanks to a stripped out interior and the use of carbon composite materials in its bodywork. Featuring the same dry-sumped 6.2-litre V8 as the road car, the racer's output will likely be reduced via air restrictors to adhere to the GT3 championship equivalency formula.


Source: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Gullwinged SLS AMG racer unveiled

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