Mercedes-AMG has just unveiled a track toy that combines Formula 1 technology with GT racing bodywork. It is called the GT2 Edition W16, and despite the name, it does not have a W16 engine. What you get is an AMG GT2 that has been unmuzzled for private track use, with more power, active aero, and a livery that nods to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 car.
Only 30 will be built, with European handovers that include a racetrack experience and meet-and-greet with the F1 team.
What AMG Changed, and Why It Matters
Start with the power. The familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 from the GT2 is reworked with new turbos and engine electronics. Hit the Push2Pass button on the wheel and output jumps to about 818–830 hp for bursts, depending on whose figures you read, with torque swelling to as much as 1,000 Nm.
That makes this the most potent GT-class AMG customer car yet, and it lives in a chassis that weighs roughly 1,430 kg (3,153 lb) with race-grade hardware. A rear-mounted six-speed sequential gearbox sits in a transaxle layout, linked to the engine by a carbon torque tube, and the suspension uses fully adjustable four-way motorsport dampers. Translation: serious pace and real tuning bandwidth for owners who want to chase lap times.
AMG also leaned into active aerodynamics. A drag-reduction system flattens the rear wing and closes louvers to help the GT2 Edition W16 clear about 199 mph on the straights. At the same time, a reworked front diffuser, carbon lip spoiler, and tidier mirrors add grip and stability elsewhere. The package is not constrained by a racing rulebook, since Edition W16 is not homologated for a series. That freedom is the point: give customers a factory weapon that can go quicker than a class-legal car without breaking any championship regulations, because it is not trying to enter one.
F1 Cues Inside and Out
The look is a love letter to the F1 W16 E PERFORMANCE. The body wears a hand-painted star pattern that wraps the flanks, trimmed in emerald green accents that match the PETRONAS palette. Inside, the Edition W16 gets a Cube Controls steering wheel, matte carbon, and F1-style details, including a “1 of 30” badge and sill plates signed by Kimi Antonelli. It feels more like a factory race car than a track-day special, because that is precisely what it is.
How You Get One, and What It Costs
AMG will build 30 cars, each priced from €679,000 before VAT. Buyers take delivery at an exclusive European track event that includes driving sessions, team meet-ups, and a complete kit of gear. AMG’s customer-racing support network stands behind the car, including technical help, spares, and coaching. For American buyers, AMG says support in the U.S. is covered.
Quick Take
Many brands simply slap a limited-edition badge on a car and call it a day. This one actually earns the hype. The Edition W16 strips away the homologation handcuffs, adds a meaningful power bump with a driver-controlled overboost, and layers on F1-informed aero you can feel when you stand on the throttle. It is also refreshingly honest about its mission. This is not a road-legal halo or a marketing showpiece. It is a purpose-built lap monster for those who crave the whole works team vibe without the Sunday chase for points.
If you are one of the thirty, enjoy pressing that Push2Pass button and watching the long straight shrink. The rest of us will be listening for the turbo V8 and counting the emerald green flashes as it goes by.