With the 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend upon us, Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps off the GT 63 “APXGP Version”, a limited-run coupe that celebrates the upcoming Apple Originals movie, F1. Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, and directed by Joseph Kosinski (who additionally directed High Gun: Maverick), was shot throughout precise Grand Prix weekends. Pitt performs a retired driver pulled again into the high-stakes world of Components 1, mentoring a younger expertise portrayed by Idris. Lewis Hamilton served as one of many producers, whereas Mercedes-AMG performed a key function in manufacturing, from supplying track-ready AMG fashions, together with an AMG SL, G-Class, GT, and FIA security and medical automobiles, to serving to with the crafting of the film’s fictional racing group, APXGP. The race automobiles featured within the movie, convincingly wrapped by Mercedes to appear to be F1 automobiles, are constructed on a Components 2 chassis.
This brings us to the particular version street automobile. The AMG GT 63 APXGP Version borrows closely from the fictional race group. Painted matte black with race gold accents surrounding the AMG-specific grille, it wears a chequered flag motif behind the entrance fender vents and is about in opposition to contrasting matte race gold 21-inch solid wheels. The carbon-fibre aero-kit, made up of splitters, sills, rear diffuser, and a set rear wing, is shared with top-tier AMG packages. As a part of the prolonged Night time Version Package deal, black chrome now options on the radiator grille, the AMG crest, and the three-pointed star on the rear.
Contained in the race gold theme continues, with carbon fiber trim, black Nappa leather-based, and microfiber suede on the seats and steering, set in opposition to gold distinction stitching on the door panels, instrument panel, and the middle armrest. It doesn’t cease there because the door sill trims function AMG lettering that’s backlit in gold, and the ground mats include a leather-based insert embroidered with the APXGP emblem in race gold. On the tech entrance, you get a high-end 15-speaker 1,170-watt Burmester audio system and a knowledge logger that comes with the AMG Observe pack. Simply 52 examples of this particular version might be made worldwide, and every will include a numbered badge that showcases the automobile’s exclusivity.
As for efficiency, this sports activities automobile could also be movie-themed, nevertheless it nonetheless packs a hand-built 4.0-liter Bi-turbo V8 with 577 horsepower, which will get you to 60 mph in simply over 3.0 seconds. Throw in all-wheel drive, energetic suspension, a front-axle carry system, rear wheel-steering, and carbon ceramic brakes, and also you’ve acquired your self a unbelievable grand tourer that may additionally do obligation on monitor. Mercedes-AMG hasn’t introduced pricing for the APXGP Version, however contemplating the usual GT63 coupe begins simply shy of $180,000, this restricted run mannequin concentrating on collectors ought to value extra. For followers, count on high-octane drama within the movie F1, which is about to hit theaters internationally on June 25 and June 27 in North America.
Supply: Mercedes-AMG
