Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport begins testing ahead of 2027 debut

Though still under wraps, even covered in camouflage the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport clearly means serious business. Dynamic development is now underway on a car that’s designed to smash lap records.

The Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport is shaping up to be the brand’s fastest and most focused model yet – potentially even outpacing the mighty AMG ONE hypercar.

Although still a concept, the GT Track Sport is based on the current GT 63 Coupe and is expected to preview both AMG’s new GT3 racer and a hardcore road car that could wear the Black Series badge.

Concrete details are currently scarce, but AMG has offered a glimpse into its intentions, stating: “The radical visual appearance makes it clear that the focus is on maximum driving dynamics, paired with intelligent lightweight construction and a performance characteristic that aims to explore the physical limits. The concept vehicle has a further optimised weight balance, AMG-typical V8 drive technology and a sophisticated aerodynamic architecture.”

Translation? A two-seat cabin, a diet courtesy of lightweight materials, lots of power and plenty of downforce.

While the GT Track Sport could be powered by a final evolution of the twin-turbo 4.0-litre eight-cylinder engine known as the M178, we’d wager this new flagship will feature AMG’s next-generation electrified V8.

Either way, it’s expected to produce more than the 530kW offered by the previous GT Black Series.

The new V8 from AMG is expected to debut in the upcoming CLE 63 in 2026, with a wider rollout across the range likely in 2027.

That timeline aligns nicely with the GT Track Sport, which still is yet to be fully revealed, with production models yet to be revealed.

One of the car’s first destinations will be Nurburgring, where Mercedes-AMG aims to break its own record – originally set at 6 minutes 35.182 seconds by the AMG ONE, then lowered to the current benchmark of 6 minutes 29.090 seconds under improved conditions.

It would make sense for a GT3-spec version based on the GT Track Sport to be ready for the 2027 season, taking over from the current-generation racer that’s been active since 2015.

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