Mercedes-AMG doesn’t exactly do subtle, and its latest customer offering proves the point with the delicacy of a sledgehammer. Meet the GT2 Edition W16, the wildest track car to wear the Affalterbach badge, limited to just 30 units worldwide and dripping with Formula 1 inspiration.
At first glance, the Edition W16 announces itself with a kaleidoscopic livery, wrapped around AMG’s familiar long-nose GT silhouette. The hand-painted star pattern cascading across the rear is a nod to the brand’s F1 racers, while 18-inch magnesium wheels with center locks and green accents give the car the same visual punch as Lewis Hamilton’s weekend office.
But this car isn’t about art; it’s about aerodynamics. A new front splitter, bespoke mirrors, and a carbon-fiber rear lip spoiler are only the beginning. AMG engineers grafted active aero slats above the front wheels and paired them with a trick system that closes panels and folds the rear wing on command. The result? A top speed north of 320 km/h, provided your nerve holds.
Inside, the race-car ethos takes over. Forget leather-wrapped luxury; instead, you get matte carbon trim, a new race-style steering wheel, emerald green accents, and FIA-spec safety gear—from the full carbon-fiber safety cell and fire-suppression system to a five-point harness and emergency hatch. A “1 of 30” plaque marks the exclusivity, while a signature from Mercedes’ rising F1 star Kimi Antonelli on the door sills adds bragging rights.
The real show, though, is under the skin. Since homologation rules don’t apply, AMG let its engineers off the leash. The result is an upgraded 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, massaged to produce 830 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque—that’s a 122-hp bump over the standard GT2. And when that’s not enough, a Push2Pass button delivers a temporary jolt of an extra 100 hp and 200 Nm, good for overtaking or just terrifying your passengers.
Power flows through a six-speed sequential gearbox with race-spec ratios, delivered via a carbon-fiber driveshaft to the rear wheels. Adjustable suspension and stabilizers make sure all that muscle translates into lap times rather than tire smoke.
Owning one of these unicorns isn’t just a transaction—it’s an event. Buyers will receive their car on a European racetrack, complete with a technical deep dive from AMG engineers, hot laps, and a meet-and-greet with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 drivers and crew. The package even includes a tailored racing suit and helmet, because showing up in jeans simply won’t cut it.
Of course, exclusivity comes at a cost: €679,000 before options, taxes, or your personal stash of courage. That price does, however, include a bespoke car cover for when you need to tuck your W16 away like the crown jewel it is.
The GT2 Edition W16 isn’t for everyone. It’s not street legal, it’s not practical, and it’s definitely not subtle. But for the lucky 30 who sign the dotted line, it’s as close as you’ll get to owning a piece of Mercedes-AMG’s Formula 1 fury—without needing Toto Wolff on speed dial.
Source: Mercedes-AMG