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Daimler Communications, 70546 Stuttgart, Germany
Mercedes-Benz – A Daimler Brand
Mercedes-AMG GT S and C 63 S in action for the 2015 Formula 1® season
Maximum safety, maximum performance
Affalterbach. Baptism of fire on the race track: The GT S and the C 63 S –
the new high-performance cars from Mercedes-AMG - provide for maximum
safety in the 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship™. At the first
Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia (12 to 15 March 2015) the GT S will debut
on the race track as the Official Safety Car of the FIA Formula One World
Championship™. As the Official Medical Car of the FIA Formula One World
Championship™, the C 63 S Estate will be on hand to provide fast emergency
medical care. Mercedes-AMG has been active continuously at the pinnacle of
motorsport since 1996.
The new GT S is the perfect vehicle to guide the Formula 1® field safely around
the track when bad weather conditions or accidents necessitate deployment of the
Safety Car. The second sports car developed independently by Mercedes-AMG
boasts ideal credentials for this tough job in the premiere motorsport competition.
The front mid-engine concept with transaxle, the V8 biturbo engine with dry
sump lubrication, the dual clutch transmission and the cutting-edge sports
suspension with aluminium double-wishbone axles provide the basis for fast laps
on the race circuit. Excellent driving dynamics are in the DNA of the Mercedes-
AMG GT S: the intelligent aluminium lightweight design guarantees not only a
low vehicle weight but also a low centre of gravity for the vehicle and an
advantageous weight distribution of 47 to 53 percent between front and rear axle.
Bernd Mayländer (GER, age 43), driver of the Official Safety Car of the FIA
Formula One World Championship™ since 2000, notes: "The gull-wing SLS
AMG was my official car in Formula 1® for five years. Now I'm looking forward
to the new Mercedes-AMG GT S, which I have been fortunate enough to get to
know during its development phase. The new AMG sports car won me over
immediately with its high-calibre race track performance." The former DTM
Press Information
11 March 2015
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Mercedes-Benz – A Daimler Brand
Page 2 driver also works as an instructor for the AMG Driving Academy and as a
Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador at selected events.
Stringent catalogue of requirements for the Safety Car
High cornering speeds, dynamic bursts of speed and fast lap times – the Safety
Car is subject to a stringent catalogue of requirements drawn up by the FIA
(Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile). After all, it has to be capable of
guiding the racing cars from the top class of motorsport around the circuit in
extreme situations. And the Safety Car must not go about its work at too low a
speed either, in order to avoid the tyres and brakes of the Formula 1® cars cooling
down to an excessive degree and to ensure that the engines do not overheat.
Bernd Mayländer, who shares the cockpit of the Safety Car with FIA Fuel
Analyst Peter Tibbetts (GB, age 59), explains: "We are on stand-by in the Safety
Car in the pit lane, waiting for instructions from the race organisers." When bad
weather or any incidents pose a threat to safe continuation of the race, the Safety
Car team is duly deployed.
Drivetrain configured to the same standard as the road-going version of the
GT S
The drivetrain of the Official Safety Car of the FIA Formula One World
Championship™ corresponds to the system featuring on the road-going version of
the AMG GT S. With a maximum power output of 375 kW (510 hp) and peak torque
of 650 newton metres, the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine guarantees high-end
performance: the GT S dashes from a standing start to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and
attains a maximum speed of 310 km/h. As music to the ears of the Formula 1® fans
in the stands and in front of their TV screens, the GT S is fitted with a modified
Performance exhaust system for an even more striking and emotive AMG V8 engine
sound.
The Mercedes-AMG GT S clearly has race track performance in its genes, as
only a small number of modifications were required to transform it into the
Official Safety Car of the FIA Formula One World Championship™. The AMG
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission corresponds 100 percent to the
series production unit, for example. The DYNAMIC PLUS package with which
the Safety Car is equipped is optionally available to any GT S customer for a
further increase in driving dynamics. It comprises dynamic engine and
transmission mounts and a specific engine application in "RACE" DYNAMIC
SELECT transmission mode and in manual transmission mode "M". The package
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Page 3 also includes tauter spring and damper tuning, more negative camber at the front
axle as well as an adapted
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Page 4 speed-sensitive sports steering system. The Performance steering wheel in black
DINAMICA microfibre and yellow highlights in the instrument cluster round off
the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS package.
The Safety Car runs on particularly light cross-spoke forged wheels with fully
integrated wheel bolt covers. The forged wheels painted in matt black with high-
sheen rim flanges are fitted with tyres in standard size 265/35 R 19 on 9 x 19
(front) and 295/30 R 20 on 11 x 20 (rear). This wheel/tyre combination is also
optionally available to customers for the Mercedes-AMG GT and the GT S.
The high-performance ceramic composite braking system is also optionally
available for the road version of the GT. The advantages of this system are lower
weight, a longer service life and even better fade resistance thanks to the ceramic
brake discs with a diameter of 402 millimetres at the front and 360 millimetres at
the rear.
Aerodynamically optimised carbon-fibre air scoop on the roof
In terms of appearance, the Mercedes-AMG GT S Safety Car differs from the
series production vehicle above all by virtue of the striking FIA and F1® logos
and the light bar on the roof. The latter is positioned on a carbon-fibre air scoop
that is designed such as to offer the least possible airstream resistance while at
the same time providing for an aerodynamically optimised flow of air towards
the rear aerofoil. The positioning and design of the carbon-fibre air scoop and the
light bar are the result of extensive wind tunnel tests. The rear aerofoil
corresponds exactly to the aerofoil included in the Aerodynamics package; it
forms part of the particularly exclusive "Edition 1".
All signalling functions on the light bar are performed by fast-responding,
energy-efficient LEDs. Overview of functions:
Orange: As soon as the Safety Car is deployed, the orange LEDs are
switched on. The flashing orange light in the middle and the steady lights on
the outer ends of the light bar indicate "absolutely no overtaking".
Green: When the GT S takes up a position in the middle of the field at the
beginning of a Safety Car phase, the two central LED panels on the front and
rear of the light bar are switched from orange to green. Green lights indicate
to all Formula 1® drivers that the Safety Car is to be overtaken.
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Page 5
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Page 6 Mounted on the light bar is a TV camera such as is also used on the Formula 1®
racing cars. Another camera is located on the stowage tray behind the seats.
The special number plate at the rear with Safety Car lettering and orange/green
LEDs is synchronised with the light bar and provides for added safety in the dark
or in rain. The headlamps and tail lights perform an additional important
signalling function: whenever the Safety Car is on the track, a stroboscopic effect
makes the car even more conspicuous.
iPads®, WLAN and sports bucket seats in the cockpit
While Bernd Mayländer is fully focused on the race track and keeping an eye on
the Formula 1® field in the rearview mirror, Peter Tibbetts is in radio contact with
the race organisers. Mayländer and Tibbetts also communicate with each other by
radio. A second radio system is integrated in the cockpit as a back-up solution for
emergencies. Peter Tibbetts monitors the Formula 1® vehicles by means of two
iPads®. The display of the extendable iPad® on the left shows the International
Feed of the Grand Prix, for example. The right-hand monitor can optionally show
an animated presentation indicating the current positions of the vehicles on the
track or current lap times. Data management for the visual communication
solutions is performed by an InCar Hotspot with WLAN.
Various FIA-specific systems, such as are used in every Formula 1® racing car,
are also installed – the transponder system for timing purposes, the high-
resolution GPS and the standard telemetry, for example. Also on board is the
"Marshalling System", which shows the driver the flag signals for the current
section of the circuit by means of three coloured LEDs. In the Safety Car and
Medical Car the system is equipped with an additional function - the so-called
"Medical Warning Light". Should an accident occur on the track in which a
critical G-force threshold is exceeded, the LEDs will flash several times,
prompting Bernd Mayländer and Peter Tibbetts to prepare for imminent
deployment.
In order to ensure that the racing weekend goes off smoothly, all systems
undergo thorough testing with the Safety Car and Medical Car before and during
the event.
Six-point seat belts and sports bucket seats with the AMG emblem provide
maximum support for the Safety Car's crew. The interior of the GT S otherwise
corresponds to that of the production vehicle.
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Page 7 The new Mercedes-AMG GT S is replacing the SLS AMG, which served as the
Official Safety Car of the FIA Formula One World Championship™ from 2010.
The gull-wing model was deployed in ten out of 19 races last season and entered
the race track 14 times in all.
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Estate as Official Medical Car of the FIA Formula
One World Championship™
The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S is debuting on the race track as the second Official
Car alongside the GT S, succeeding the C 63 AMG Estate in this role. The new
Official Medical Car of the FIA Formula One World Championship™ is on hand
to provide fast emergency medical care and is crewed by up to three medics. At the
wheel is racing driver Alan van der Merwe (RSA, age 35). His co-driver is the
official FIA head physician, Dr Ian Roberts (GB, age 51). The rear accommodates
one or two assistant medics from a selected specialist hospital near to the race
circuit concerned.
The Medical Car follows the Formula 1® field in the starting lap, as the racing
cars are grouped particularly closely together in this critical phase of the race. In
the event of an incident, the medics are thus able to reach the scene of the
accident as quickly as possible and administer first aid immediately. During the
race, the Official Medical Car of the FIA Formula One World Championship™ is
lined up alongside the Safety Car in the pit lane.
The Medical Car of the FIA Formula One World Championship™ offers
exceptional race track performance to ensure that no time is lost in emergencies:
the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Estate generates a
maximum output of 375 kW (510 hp) and peak torque of 700 Newton metres.
Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes 4.1 seconds. As with the Safety Car,
V8 engine, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, dynamic
engine mounts and electronic rear axle differential lock correspond to the road-
going version. The Medical Car is also a delight to the ears: the Performance
exhaust system has been modified to treat spectators and viewers to an even more
striking V8 engine sound.
The engineers have adapted the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension to the
special operating conditions, as the Medical Car carries three to four occupants
and emergency equipment in high-speed deployment on the race track. The high-
performance ceramic composite braking system at the front axle is also available
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Page 8 as an option for the series production version of the C 63 S. The ceramic discs
are 402 millimetres in size. The brake callipers feature a special paint finish and
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Page 9 striking "AMG Carbon Ceramic" lettering. A high level of grip is provided by the
tyres in standard size 245/35 R 19 (front) and 265/35 R 19 (rear), fitted on light-
alloy cross-spoke wheels in 8.5 x 19 and 9.5 x 19 featuring a matt black painted
finish with high-sheen rim flanges. This optional equipment is also available for
every Mercedes-AMG C 63.
Similarly to the Safety Car, the Medical Car is also fitted with an LED light bar
on the roof. FIA and F1® logos, headlamps and tail lights with signalling
functions and the illuminated rear number plate bearing "Medical Car" lettering
distinguish the Medical Car from the series production vehicle. The 490-litre
luggage compartment safely accommodates the complete scope of emergency
equipment, including defibrillator and respirator.
Interior with special race track equipment
To provide the occupants with ideal support and safety, the speedy estate is fitted
with four sports bucket seats including AMG emblems and six-point seat belts. A
radio system enables communication with the race organisers. To enable
monitoring of racing activities, two iPads® including InCar Hotspot and WLAN
are also installed in the cockpit.
Official Safety and Medical Cars for the FIA Formula One World
Championship™ from Mercedes-AMG since 1996
As previously, both Official Cars from Mercedes-AMG will be on hand once
again at all Grand Prix meetings of the 2015 FIA Formula One World
ChampionshipTM. During the race weekends they guarantee maximum safety not
only in Formula 1®, but also at all support races. Two highly qualified AMG
technicians oversee the deployment of the Safety Car and Medical Car
throughout the season. Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz's sports car and high-
performance brand, has been actively supporting Formula 1® with Official Cars
since 1996.
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Page 10 All Official Safety Cars for the FIA Formula One World Championship™ from
Mercedes-AMG at a glance
1996: C 36 AMG (W 202)
from 1997: CLK 55 AMG (C 208)
2000: CL 55 AMG (C 215)
from 2001: SL 55 AMG (R 230)
2003: CLK 55 AMG (C 209)
from 2004: SL 55 AMG (R 171)
from 2006: CLK 63 AMG (C 209)
from 2008: SL 63 AMG (R 230)
from 2010: SLS AMG (C 197)
from 2012 (Belgium): SLS AMG GT (C 197)
since 2015: Mercedes-AMG GT S (C 190)
Overview of all Official Medical Cars for the FIA Formula One World
Championship™ from Mercedes-AMG
1996: C 36 AMG (W 202)
1997: C 36 AMG (W 202); E 60 AMG (W 210)
from 1998: C 55 AMG Estate (S 202)
from 2001: C 32 AMG Estate (S 203)
from 2004: C 55 AMG Estate (S 203)
from 2008: C 63 AMG Estate (S 204)
since 2015: Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Estate (S 205)
About Formula 1®
Formula 1®, which began in 1950, is the world’s most prestigious motor racing
competition and is the world’s most popular annual sporting series. In 2013 it was
watched by over 450 million unique television viewers from 185 territories. The
2015 FIA Formula One World Championship™ runs from March to November and
spans 20 races in 20 countries across five continents. Formula One World
Championship Limited is part of the Formula One group, founded by CEO Bernie
Ecclestone, and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One
World Championship™.
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Page 11 For more information on Formula 1® visit www.formula1.com.
The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, F1, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trademarks of Formula
One Licensing BV, a Formula One group company. All rights reserved.
Contacts:
Birgit Zaiser, Press and Public Relations Mercedes-AMG, tel. no.: +49 (0)7144 302-581, [email protected] Norbert Giesen, Global Product Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars, tel. no.: +49 (0)711 17-76422, [email protected]
Further information about Mercedes-Benz is available online:
www.media.daimler.com and www.mercedes-benz.com