The CONCEPT AMG GT XX recently captured worldwide attention by covering an impressive 40,075 kilometres on the Nardò test track in less than eight days, while also breaking 25 long-distance records. This extraordinary achievement underscores Mercedes-AMG’s history of excellence, as two vehicles sustained an incredible speed of 300 km/h for a total of 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, and 7 seconds. They not only set a new standard for electric vehicles but also surpassed the previous 24-hour distance record an impressive fourteen times!
At the core of this achievement lies an innovative drivetrain that features three axial flux motors and a directly cooled battery, all set to debut next year with the pioneering AMG.EA architecture. Key advancements, such as an integrated cooling system and advanced aerodynamics, have been crucial to this success.
Exciting Display Concept
The all-new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) transforms the driving experience with a custom display concept that seamlessly integrates and controls all vehicle functions. During the record-breaking run, a specially designed User Interface (UI) provided vital information on a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a striking 14-inch multimedia display, highlighting key metrics such as speed, distance, and battery level.
The vehicle’s steering wheel has custom buttons for recuperation settings and dynamic lap adjustments, with LEDs indicating charge status and driving prompts.
Innovative Augmented Reality Racing Helmet
In a groundbreaking first, Mercedes-Benz has introduced an Augmented Reality (AR) racing helmet that displays essential vehicle and track information directly into the driver’s line of sight. This includes battery levels, speed, and lap counts, all enhanced with colour-coded indicators for better visibility at night.
Dressed in a vibrant Sunset Beam Orange, this helmet not only complies with HANS (Head And Neck Support) safety standards but also weighs approximately two kilograms. Its development involved a collaborative effort with Aegis Rider Helmets at ETH Zurich, alongside insights from GT3 racing experts.
