CONCEPT AMG GT XX Record Spec

At 300 km/h, roughly 83 percent of the drive energy is needed to overcome aerodynamic drag. Efficient aerodynamics are therefore particularly crucial in the high-performance segment, especially as the CONCEPT AMG GT XX completed the majority of its extreme endurance test in Nardò at precisely this speed.

Therefore, the vehicle is aerodynamically optimised for high speeds. Its athletic body is defined by a low-slung bonnet and a slender greenhouse. Complementing this are a low-slung front section with side air curtains, front splitters ahead of the wheels, and a long, wide wide rear with diffuser and side blades.

The wheels were newly developed for the mission in Nardò. The 20-inch dimension offers the optimal compromise between high driving stability and low air resistance. The aero-carbon claddings used in the aluminum wheels differ on the front and rear axles. The slats direct the air from the outside to the inside on the front axle, while on the rear axle the air is pumped from the inside to the outside. This improves the air flow around the vehicle and increases driving stability with lower air resistance than fully closed wheels.

Brake cooling could be neglected because deceleration was almost entirely done via recuperation during the drive, up to the pit stop. The car used Michelin high-performance tires, which were developed to combine top performance with maximum efficiency.

Optimized aero mirrors, an extended diffuser, and the rear spoiler lip have further improved the aerodynamics. Overall, the Cd value of the CONCEPT AMG GT XX during the extreme test in Nardò was only 0.19, despite wide high-performance tyres.

The innovative MBUX Fluid Light Panel at the rear features more than 700 freely programmable RGB LEDs. This new type of lighting enables active communication with the outside world in 3D-pixel look. For the first time, information from the vehicle can be displayed in real time as text or animation, such as a digital AMG logo or the current charging process.

The exterior speakers for emitting driving sounds are integrated into the front headlights for the first time in the CONCEPT AMG GT XX. This saves space, reduces weight, enables new sound variants and serves as a signal transmitter for pedestrian protection. Added to this is the passive membrane technology in the soundbar, which enables low-frequency and more powerful bass reproduction.

The instrument panel is fully integrated and also contains the ducting for fresh air and cabling. The vertical H-struts positioned centrally beneath it combine the cockpit substructure and centre console mount in one module.

The front bucket seats are based on carbon racing shells with ventilation openings and integrated head restraints. New are the ergonomically optimized seat pads with an open 3D structure. These can be easily replaced using hook-and-loop type fasteners. This creates a comfortable seat structure adapted to the respective driver. The seat pads are covered with LABFIBER Biotech Leather Alternative in pearl black.

In the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, the individually shaped seat pads were created using a 3D printing process. The ergonomics-relevant data is provided by a body scan of the person concerned. If several drivers are sharing the cockpit, the right pad is simply inserted as needed.