First Drive of the 2024 Mercedes AMG GT2 Racer Faster Than GT4, Yet More Approachable Than GT3

Join this channel to take advantage of the privileges: The name says it all. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT coupe’s GT2 racer version is expected to be more aggressive, fiercer, and, naturally, faster than its GT3 counterpart. Back in 2019, the AMG GT3 racer we tested marked a significant leap forward from the GT4 model, featuring increased power, enhanced downforce, and a purpose-built chassis and suspension finely tuned for the ultimate lap time. Does a lower number imply a more serious race car? Not so fast. The new GT2, the latest addition to Mercedes-AMG’s lineup of meticulously engineered factory-built sports racers, isn’t positioned as the next level above GT3 and GT4. Instead, it serves as a middle ground between the two. Designed to be swifter than the entry-level GT4 but less demanding at the limit than the pro-racer GT3, the GT2 finds its niche. The GT2’s name owes itself to Stéphane Ratel, the entrepreneu