Recently, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy has opened in glory, with the engine burning in the winter and the sound of the competition. The new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ and the AMG family all-star lineup stage a collision of speed and passion, awakening the driving instinct. Racing around the world-famous circuit, the driving capabilities of AMG high-performance cars are unleashed; under the guidance of champion coaches, fans continue to improve their track driving skills. In exploring the performance limits of AMG cars, drivers will try their best to explore the performance limits of AMG cars. Enjoy the driving pleasure of one person and one car.
Automobile racing is the origin of the birth of the AMG brand; track genes flow in the blood of AMG. Mercedes-AMG has always been committed to bringing the driving passion and driving technology from the track to the street, and in doing so, created a powerful matrix of high-performance vehicle products to satisfy drivers from beginners to masters, from street to racing. The desire for diverse driving from on-road to off-road. In order to strengthen the emotional bond with customers, AMG continues to create innovative brand touchpoints so that everyone can appreciate the brand charm and driving passion of AMG.
The world's first AMG experience center located at the Zhejiang International Circuit allows customers to fully appreciate the timeless brand charm of AMG through immersive brand experience, product experience and track experience. At the same time, AMG has built a comprehensive driving experience platform based on racetracks, roads, ice and snow: on world-famous racetracks, the AMG Driving Academy uses professional courses to help driving enthusiasts conquer every corner and control the speed limit; On the road, AMG is full of speed and passion, luxury and comfort. The 24-hour exploration journey highlights the unique AMG lifestyle; in the challenging ice and snow arena, a drifting AMG ice and snow driving experience fully demonstrates the powerful power and driving fun of AMG high-performance vehicles.
AMG Driving Academy, creating a professional “full speed team”
The coaching team of the 2023 Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy is full of stars, including AMG brand ambassador, 5-time DTM German Touring Car Masters champion, legendary driver Bernd Schneider, founder of the AMG Driving Academy 1. Two-time Dubai 24 Hours Endurance Race Champion Reinhold Renger, together with a number of globally certified AMG Driving School coaches, will help high-performance car enthusiasts conquer the Shanghai International Circuit and continuously improve their driving control levels through training and competition.
AMG Driving Academy has been established for 16 years. It has been deeply involved in the Chinese market since its inception, bringing the most professional track driving technology training courses to Chinese car fans, and has assisted more than 8,000 Chinese AMG car owners and drivers. Fans take a step closer to improving their track driving skills. Mercedes-AMG Driving School adopts a modular and advanced course setting to provide multi-level courses according to the students’ different needs.Rich choices, such as the "Performance Course" and "Advanced Course" provided at this event. The flexible modular mechanism and rich course arrangements allow high-performance car enthusiasts with different driving foundations to find the way that best suits them, steadily and orderly improve their driving skills, and realize their dream of racing on the track.
The "Performance Course" is an entry-level course for professional racing drivers. It quickly improves students' basic skills on the track through straight-line acceleration, cornering exercises, emergency braking and lane changes, and Auto-X comprehensive pile-driving exercises. Under the leadership of the coach, the students completed the track following, flew around the Shanghai International Circuit, and enjoyed the joy of racing against the wind on the track.
The "Advanced Course" will further enhance students' track driving skills and tactical awareness. While setting up training subjects such as high-speed pile-circling, trail braking into corners, and advanced cornering skills, it also adds courses such as walking on the track, The explanation of cornering lines and data analysis will deepen students' understanding of the track, help students fully tap the infinite potential of AMG performance cars, and feel the infinite charm of the AMG brand.
AMG speed machine, achieving passionate driving on the track
As a high-performance car brand originating from the track, AMG has been enthusiastically sought after by high-performance car fans around the world for its outstanding racing performance since its birth. In the Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy on this site, the star-studded AMG family includes: the first SL model independently developed by AMG - the new AMG SL 63 4MATIC+, and the new generation AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+, which is born to be hard-core. Qingdangdao Special Edition, the first AMG C 43 4MATIC Touring Sedan Special Edition in the 43 family equipped with a "one person, one machine" engine, AMG pure electric EQE 53 4MATIC+ and AMG The GT four-door sports car dominates the scene with AMG's "extraordinary driving".
Tracking braking into corners is an advanced cornering technique that can significantly increase cornering speed, but it also places higher requirements on the vehicle's braking system and steering control. In this project, the AMG C 43 4MATIC Touring Sedan Special Edition relies on the combination of front four-piston brake calipers and ventilated perforated brake discs to always maintain optimal condition during repeated braking. At the same time, the AMG three-stage variable steering system combined with the rear-wheel active steering system brings more precise, delicate and flexible steering control, helping students quickly master the skills of tracking braking and entering corners.
In the cornering phase, the electronic turbocharging technology derived from F1 racing can enable the engine to achieve high torque output at low speeds, instantly bursting with powerful power. In the SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed gearbox and AMG sports full-time four-wheel With the help of the drive system, the AMG C 43 4MATIC Touring Sedan Special Edition, which uses the exclusive "MANUFAKTUR Craftsmanship Haute Couture" mother-of-pearl white paint, is like white lightning, exiting corners at full speed and hunting at full speed.
High-speed sledding can train drivers to control steering and body posture. It is also a classic subject to test the vehicle chassis control performance. The AMG pure electric EQE 53 4MATIC+ equipped with AMG dynamic enhanced components can instantly burst out 505 kilowatts and 1000 Nm of power in the ejection start mode, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.8 seconds. Under the precise control of fully variable AMG high-performance all-wheel drive plus, rear-wheel active steering and AMG RIDE CONTROL+ suspension with adaptive adjustable damping, power is effectively transmitted to The ground is transformed into powerful driving force and steering force, assisting the vehicle to shuttle rapidly between the cones. In the name of AMG, the instinct of electric energy is awakened.
Advanced cornering skills and Auto-X comprehensive pile-driving exercises are designed to help students have the ability to deal with various corners and conquer the entire track. In this project, the new-generation AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ special edition, known as the "King of Steel Cannons", fits right in like a fish in water. Especially in the narrow lines and continuous curves of the Auto-X comprehensive slalom practice, it frequently accelerates, brakes, and turns. Its agile body and powerful power that is always ready to explode with all its strength make it show off its skills. The power of the M 139 2.0T engine reaches an astonishing 310 kilowatts and 500 Nm. The 8-speed dual-clutch transmission shifts quickly. The AMG high-performance intelligent timely four-wheel drive system can switch the front and rear axle power between 100:0 and 50:50. Allocate the space arbitrarily to always maintain the best traction.
At the same time, the special edition exclusive embroidery with black and orange "AMG" lettering and racing flag elements on the car body contrasts with the red and white road shoulders passing by quickly, becoming a beautiful touch on the track. landscape. The excellent grip of the AMG high-performance steering wheel and the tight wrapping of the AMG high-performance seats also create a racing-level professional training cabin for the driver. Amidst the roaring sound of the AMG high-performance exhaust system, every drop of fuel is melted. The passion fuels the driver's desire to conquer every corner.
To drive a perfect speeding lap in the last race track where an F1 event is held, sufficient follow-up practice and data analysis are essential. The students drive the AMG GT four-door sports car and are familiar with the track under the guidance of the coach. At the same time, the VR analysis equipment is used to record the driver's operations on the track, and one-on-one data analysis is conducted under the leadership of the champion coach to help the students find the Best driving route.
At the same time, the AMG Track Pace virtual race engineer application that comes with the AMG GT four-door sports car can help students learn more data information with data recording capabilities comparable to professional equipment, including speed, acceleration, steering angle and braking. More than 80 items of vehicle data including pedal stroke. After setting the track to "Shanghai International Circuit", the racing navigation can display the corner angle and braking point.To help drivers find the best competition route and become the driver's exclusive personal coach.
As new drivers challenge their personal best lap times, the new AMG SL 63 4MATIC+, which integrates AMG’s cutting-edge driving technology, has become their best weapon to conquer the track. As the first SL model independently developed by AMG, the new AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ not only continues the classic elegance and luxury of the SL roadster, but is also a new incarnation of AMG racing performance.
On the straight road, the 4.0-liter V8 "one person, one machine" engine can easily enable the vehicle to break 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. It also uses a steady stream of surging power to continuously push the vehicle to the speed limit. For vigorous braking at the end of the straight, the AMG carbon-ceramic high-performance composite braking system ensures excellent deceleration performance and precise control. The 5-section active adjustable rear wing quickly adjusts to the maximum angle and uses air resistance to assist braking. When entering corners quickly, the AMG active ride control suspension system with active hydraulic roll stabilization replaces traditional mechanical anti-roll bars with an active hydraulic system, which can offset the impact of roll in a fraction of a second, providing Unprecedented lateral support. The active aerodynamic component hidden in front of the engine under the car body can automatically extend downward by about 40 mm according to the vehicle speed, creating the so-called Venturi effect, which further adheres the vehicle to the road surface, breaks through the physical limits, and further increases the cornering speed.
The active dynamic engine mount provides higher rigidity support for the engine during intense driving, reducing engine swing. Together with the standard rear-wheel active steering system, it further improves vehicle stability. When exiting corners at full strength, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed transmission with downshifting and oil replenishment functions always maintains the best condition of the engine. It can instantly explode the surging power of 430 kilowatts and 800 Nm. In the fully variable AMG high-performance four-wheel drive With the help of the enhanced wheel drive and electronically controlled limited-slip differential, powerful power is effectively transmitted to the track surface through precise traction control, allowing you to exit corners at full speed and win every corner.
In addition to the 6 AMG dynamic control selection modes, the new AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ also provides 4 AMG driving dynamic control modes. Drivers can choose among "Basic", "Advanced", "Professional" and "Master" according to their own conditions. "Choose from" and use advanced electronic control systems to perform exclusive vehicle tuning to achieve the best balance between safety and speed.
Origined from the track, extraordinary driving. Since its birth, Mercedes-AMG has won numerous awards in top international automotive events such as the F1 Grand Prix and the GT World Championship. Many cutting-edge technologies derived from racing are brought to every customer who loves driving through AMG's extraordinary and charming cars. The Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy serves as their link to the track, closely connecting fans, AMG high-performance cars and the track.Together, every high-performance car enthusiast can enjoy the joy of passionate driving and feel the charm of AMG’s “extraordinary driving” at speed.