- Pricing details for the black and gold model have yet to be announced.
- The special edition is powered by AMG’s 585 hp 4.0-litertwin-turbo V8.
- The cabin of the GT is bathed in black with gold accents and stitching.
In case you hadn’t heard, Brad Pitt is racing into cinemas this June with his long-anticipated Formula 1 film. To mark the occasion, Mercedes has decided to join the party by unveiling a limited-edition version of its AMG GT. Officially named the APXGP Edition, this real special coupe will be limited to just 52 units worldwide and comes wrapped in a distinctive black and gold livery, styled after the fictional APXGP F1 team featured in the movie.
This exclusive version of the Mercedes AMG GT is built on the GT 63 4Matic+ platform, which means it packs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 pushing out 585 horsepower. What sets it apart visually is a matte black paint job paired with an unapologetically generous amount of gold trim.
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You’ll notice it right away on the grille, outlined in gold against a blacked-out backdrop. The look continues along the sides, where gold stripes run down the doors and into the rear fenders. Toward the back, the paint transitions into a mix of black and dark grey patterns. As expected, the 21-inch wheels are finished in, well, you guessed it, gold.
Mercedes didn’t stop at a fancy paint scheme. The APXGP Edition also includes the AMG Exterior Carbon Fiber package and the AMG Aerodynamics package, which adds a fixed rear wing. There’s also the AMG Night Package II, bringing in more black accents to complete the look.
The APXGP-inspired parts adorn the cabin as well. The AMG Performance seats have gold stitching and there are gold elements on the steering wheel, instrument panel, air vents and center console. Merc’s sports car also rocks a Burmester 3D audio system with 15 speakers, ambient lighting, and a ‘Limited Edition 1 of 52’ badge.
While every current F1 team makes an appearance in the film, Mercedes-AMG played a larger role behind the scenes. The automaker provided several vehicles for filming, including an SL, a G-Class, and a GT. Notably, Lewis Hamilton, who recently traded silver for red at Ferrari, is also a co-producer on the project.
As for the APXGP Edition itself, Mercedes hasn’t revealed pricing or confirmed which regions will get a slice of the 52-car pie. Stay tuned, though at this point, there’s a good chance it’s already spoken for.
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