Taking over Safety Car duties from the SLS AMG GT is the GT S. Like a stock Mercedes-AMG GT S, the version being used by Formula One is powered by a 503 bhp (375 kW / 510 PS) 4.0 litre biturbo V8 engine which is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Given its punishing role, a few key performance options are fitted. These include ceramic brake discs, the Dynamic Plus handling package and an upgraded exhaust. Furthermore, a modified carbon fibre roof panel accommodates the requisite lightbar.
After seven years' service, the C 63 AMG Estate Medical Car has been retired in favour of the C 63 S Estate. As the replacement model's powertrain is shared with the GT S Safety Car, a rapid response to incidents is promised.
In its transition to Medical Car, the C 63 S Estate has gained four individual bucket seats with six-point harnesses, ceramic brake discs and a recalibrated Ride Control suspension set-up.
2015's Formula One season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on the 15th of March.
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