Mercedes-AMG GT3 Archives

SuperVan 4.2 is the name of Ford’s superpowerful electric vehicle that has set a new lap record in Australia’s Mount Panorama, dethroning the modified Mercedes-AMG GT3.

The Mountain, conquered! ✅
SuperVan 4.2 sets a new lap record at Mount Panorama with an electrifying lap from @RomainDumas! @Fox_Motorsport @supercars pic.twitter.com/JWxz0ap8cs
— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) February 25, 2024

The event was organized as part of the Bathurst 500 Supercars race, and how superior the SuperVan was is shown by the fact that it was 10 seconds faster than the second fastest, setting a new record lap time of 1:56.3247.

Since 1971, when it presented its first SuperVan, Ford has launched a total of four such vehicles, including the SuperVan 4.2 which was a rebuilt SuperVan 4. The car was created in partnership with STARD and the intention was to compete at the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

The Supervan 4.2 is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,400 hp (1,044 kW). It weighs around 1800 kg and thanks to the redesign of the exterior, it generates two tons of downforce at 242 km/h.

Source: Ford

Mercedes-AMG recently presented the limited edition Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 with which the company celebrates more than half a century of existence. It is a racing car with a number of improvements compared to the standard GT3.

The car does not meet FIA homologations when it comes to weight, engine, aerodynamics and exhaust system. This means that the car does not have a silencer on the exhaust system, which is mandatory in FIA homologation, so the sound produced by the V8 engine is more powerful.

At first glance, the Edition 55 is indistinguishable from the standard Mercedes-AMG GT3, except for the paint and decals. Inside, carbon fiber seats with protective mesh are adorned with the embroidered inscription “Edition 55 – 1 of 5”. The contrast is made by the dark shade of gray and the carbon accessories. There’s also a Bosch DDU (data display unit), a high-resolution screen that shows information about speed, revs, engine operating temperature and lap times.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 is powered by a 6.3l V8 engine with 650 hp (478 kW). For comparison, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 has almost 100 hp (74 kW) less according to FIA standards. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transmission in transaxle configuration with multi-disc, limited-slip differential and traction control.

Mercedes-AMG will produce 5 examples of this car. The price of the car is EUR 625,000, without VAT.