Along with the market launch of the new supercar SLS on March 27 AMG, Mercedes-Benz announces the spectacular diversity of races Gullwing - GT3. The new version SLS AMG GT3 will compete in 2011 season.

Developed to meet the specifications of the FIA GT3 (International Automobile Federation), the new AMG GT3 SLS was established as a machine for customers participating in short races, and the endurance.

AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz into a new sector of business with the new AMG SLS GT3: development, production and sale of racing cars for use by customers. Sales of these new models are expected to start in autumn this year and approved versions of the SLS model AMG GT3 will be prepared to participate in the 2011 racing season.

"With the construction of light, without compromise and superior dynamics, SLS AMG proves an excellent basis for a very competitive racing car. The GT3 version responds to our clients by asking powerful. Again, show gained huge experience in the 40 years of motorsport and expertise in the development of ultra-performance cars, unique, "says Volker Mornhinweg, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The new GT3 has SLS AMG V8 engine under the bonnet the same 6.3 liters as the version number, but the FIA will decide what might be developed so that all participants have equal opportunity to race.

Source: http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/