Anyone using an AMG GT on track?

Anyone using an AMG GT on track?

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Pdelamare

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659 posts

127 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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I'm considering one of these for my next track day toy, but I'm wary of the noise levels they make.

Is anyone here using one, or has seen them last more than 2 laps at Brands/Bedford/Goodwood before being sent home?

Tri_Doc

571 posts

133 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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My father in law has an early AMG GT-S, and in race mode the exhausts aren't THAT loud, especially compared with some modified stuff that you see at TDs. Fabulous thing to drive, fun in race mode and super comfortable in comfort. You can always tone back the exhaust if you're struggling with 105db limits though.
Personally, i'd rather take something slightly more lightweight for the same money for track use, unless you're looking at a one car fits all.

Pdelamare

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659 posts

127 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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Thanks Tri, I want to get on the 98db static tracks also.

I’ve got a 536kg Caterham and a 1520kg E92 M3 track cars atm, I read that the AMG is around 1645kg. Not sure how they made it that heavy, but like the E92, it hides the weight well.

QBee

20,905 posts

143 months

Monday 20th May 2019
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I was on a track day at Angelsey with one - it left me standing on the straights and made a lovely rumble/roar as it went past.
Didn't seem unduly loud and lasted the whole day. And I had 400 bhp in 1100kg of car, so wasn't exactly slow myself.

Only the AMG GT and the GT3RS passed me the entire day.
I cannot vouch for the age of the car - I think it was fairly new.

Pdelamare

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659 posts

127 months

Saturday 17th August 2019
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I’m glad to report the my GTR was measured at 97db during the static noise test, with the exhaust valves in both open and closed states.

This is a bit strange as the valves definitely make a lot of difference in noise, but seemingly not a lot when revving at 4,500rpm in park.

jimPH

3,981 posts

79 months

Saturday 17th August 2019
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Pdelamare said:
I’m glad to report the my GTR was measured at 97db during the static noise test, with the exhaust valves in both open and closed states.

This is a bit strange as the valves definitely make a lot of difference in noise, but seemingly not a lot when revving at 4,500rpm in park.
What mode did you have it in? The valves open in stages at different throttle positions. Valves open, isn't open at part throttle unless you get an Active Sound Module.

Pdelamare

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659 posts

127 months

Saturday 17th August 2019
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Just Comfort mode, it’s all I need to get on track. I’ll configure the Individual setting appropriately for dampers etc as the day goes on. I didn’t know about the part throttle thing, but it makes sense now.