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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Botches A Donut Attempt At Goodwood FoS

Giancarlo Perlas July 17, 2023

Instead of making a grand demo at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, a near-production prototype of the second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe took an unexpected detour off the beaten path. While attempting to dazzle the crowd with a display of power and agility, the driver’s ambitions got the best of him, resulting in a failed donut attempt that left the vehicle slightly bruised but not defeated. The incident, though humbling for the driver, provided an exciting glimpse into the forthcoming model’s capabilities. 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Shows Off Dressed in a vibrant camouflage, the AMG GT Coupe, aiming to rival the iconic Porsche 911, made its way up the renowned… Continue Reading »

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Mick Schumacher Honors His Legendary Dad By Donning Michael’s Iconic Helmet And Overalls At Goodwood Festival of Speed

Giancarlo Perlas July 13, 2023

In a heartfelt tribute to his dad’s illustrious racing career, Mick Schumacher, the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, will be showcasing his talents at the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event will witness the younger Schumacher behind the wheel of the iconic Mercedes MGP W02 while clad in his father’s legendary red race helmet and 2011 race overalls. The Legacy The Schumacher name is synonymous with excellence in the world of F1 in this age, thanks to the extraordinary achievements of Michael Schumacher. To pay homage to his father’s remarkable career, Mick will proudly sport Michael’s iconic red race helmet and don the very same race overalls… Continue Reading »

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Introducing The New Lotus Emira Powered By Mercedes-AMG

Giancarlo Perlas July 13, 2023

Lotus, the renowned British sports car manufacturer, has unveiled its latest masterpiece, the Lotus Emira. This captivating four-cylinder sports car is set to redefine performance and elegance in the automotive world. With its groundbreaking engineering and stunning design, the model represents the pinnacle of the automaker’s combustion-powered legacy. A Force to be Reckoned With Under the sleek and aerodynamic exterior, the Lotus Emira boasts the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever produced by the company. It features a turbocharged setup with a 2.0-liter displacement developed in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG. The configuration allows the Emira to deliver a remarkable output of 360 horsepower. Meanwhile, this sports car can accelerate from 0 to… Continue Reading »

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Mick Schumacher To Showcase His Father’s Legacy At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Giancarlo Perlas June 22, 2023

Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver, Mick Schumacher, is set to captivate fans at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, paying homage to his legendary father, Michael Schumacher. This highly-anticipated event will see Mick take the wheel of the iconic 2011 W02, a car that his father once raced, creating an emotional and exhilarating experience for both him and the spectators. Rekindling Family History Mick’s appearance at Goodwood marks a special milestone in his career as he steps into the world of his father’s accomplishments. The W02, developed by the Mercedes F1 team, played a pivotal role in the team’s journey to fourth place in the constructors’ championship in its heyday…. Continue Reading »

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A Closer Look at the Upcoming Mercedes-AMG C63 PHEV

Giancarlo Perlas July 3, 2022

The Mercedes-AMG C63 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle recently made its way at the 2022 Goodwill Festival of Speed. Although it came disguised in camo, a closer look at the car reveals a lot of its features. The plaque near the AMG C63 does not say much about it except what we already know about its powertrain. According to the partial technical data presented there, the car will use the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine used by the Mercedes-AMG A45. Together with a 204-horsepower electric motor, the output of the PHEV will be peaking at a whopping 680 hp. As for the exterior, the AMG C63 will get the same design… Continue Reading »

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AMG One, Mercedes EQXX, AMG GT 63 S E Featured at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Giancarlo Perlas June 26, 2022

The Goodwood Festival of Speed played host to the 55 years of AMG celebration showcasing the cars of the high-performance brand from the past and into the future. In addition to the classic vehicles of the three-pointed star marque, the event was also graced by the Mercedes-AMG One, Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, and the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance. Mercedes-AMG One After years of delay, the production version of the AMG One was finally greenlit for delivery to buyers who pre-ordered it. The Goodwood Festival of Speed became the stage for its public debut where it demonstrated its power in the iconic Goodwood hill climb. As a recap, the hypercar… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT R To Appear At Goodwood

Peter Parcon May 29, 2016

The Mercedes-AMG GT R is expected to make an appearance in the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year, as shown on a report from motor1.com. The Mercedes-AMG GT is currently available as a standard model offering 462 HP of power while the S version has a power output f 510 HP. Since the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine may be considered as a relative new engine, it has a good amount of potential, which means some versions may offer better performance. The next version of the M178 unit is expected to provide the GT R with a power output of 578 HP allowing it to go up against luxury sport cars… Continue Reading »

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