Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3 (2013)

The Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 was the first GT class race car to be produced by the marque since the infamous CLK GTR. It was built to compete in the still relatively new GT3 class which featured Balance of Performance. In 2010, the Mercedes SLS GT3 debuted and became the 28th model sanctioned for racing in the GT3 class.

Due to the balance of performance, cars in the class tended to adopt a philosophy either biased towards high power output or lower weight. In contrast to the compact, nimble 3.8 litre Porsche, the Mercedes prescribed to a power and torque focussed philosophy, featuring the venerable M159 6.2 Litre V8 – which is still being used in the Mercedes GT3 in the present day, and of course still featuring gullwing doors.

The model was successful and desirable, with highlights including Winning at the Nürburgring in the VLN series in only its second race, as well as victory at the 2012 and 2013 Dubai 24 Hour.

The SLS’s silhouette is emblazoned into the memories of racing fans everywhere, and the thunderous soundtrack of the M159 is still heard across circuits across the globe in the current AMG GT3 Evo.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

This specific SLS GT3 was completed in July 2012 and was used in the 2013-2014 Driving academy China.

It was then sent to the Macau GP, where it underwent testing and the race with Renger van der Zande.

In 2015, It was put through extensive testing at Portimão, Paul Richard, and the Nürburgring before it partook in a gruelling 5 rounds of the VLN series, including the 6 Hours and 24 Hours of the Nordschleife.

Recently, the car has been prepared for use by Uwe Alzen and was stored at the Nürburgring Museum. It has had a recent inspection and condition report by HRT.

This iconically liveried SLS GT3 has never before been offered for public sale; and with less than 100 examples in existence, this model is already fast becoming a desired and collectible car. This specific car will also be provided with a spare set of rims as part of the sale.