At this weekend’s Formulation 1 race in Miami, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the AMG GT 63 “APXGP Version”, a extremely unique particular version mannequin restricted to only 52 models worldwide, created as a part of a world promotion for the upcoming F1 film. This automobile was designed to replicate the styling and spirit of the fictional APXGP Formulation 1 staff featured within the movie.
Set to hit theaters on June 27, 2025, F1 is directed by Joseph Kosinski (Prime Gun: Maverick) and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The movie follows Brad Pitt as a former driver making his return to Formulation 1, paired with Damson Idris as his youthful teammate. Filmed throughout precise Grand Prix race weekends and created with the cooperation of actual F1 groups, drivers, and promoters, F1 goals to carry a gritty, genuine take a look at the racing world.
Mercedes-AMG performed a key behind-the-scenes function within the making of the film, offering not solely technical assist from its F1 staff but additionally supplying automobiles just like the AMG SL, G-Class, and GT, in addition to the official FIA F1 Security Automotive and Medical Automotive. Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Administration of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, emphasised the collaboration, saying:
“F1 brilliantly intertwines the fictional APXGP staff with the real-world Formulation 1. The thrilling storyline and reasonable race footage will set moviegoers’ hearts racing. We’re excited to showcase our efficiency automobiles, together with the dynamic AMG GT, on this high-performance setting. With the unique APXGP Version, we’re making a restricted variety of GTs that mix AMG’s pleasure with the cinematic masterpiece F1.”
The AMG GT 63 “APXGP Version” itself relies on the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63, combining a handcrafted 577-horsepower 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with AMG’s Efficiency 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system, superior suspension with lively roll stabilization, and rear-axle steering. It’s designed to ship exact dealing with on the highway or observe whereas nonetheless providing the on a regular basis usability of a grand touring coupe, because of a complicated aluminum physique construction, accessible 2+2 seating, and beneficiant cargo house.
Visually, this particular version stands out with a customized APXGP Version paint end, that includes Race Gold accents rigorously hand-applied on components just like the radiator grille, entrance fenders, aspect sills, rear apron, and diffuser blade. The matte Race Gold 21-inch AMG Solid Cross-Spoke wheels and black calipers of the AMG Excessive Efficiency Carbon Ceramic Brake System add a particular motorsport-inspired look.
Enhancing its efficiency really feel, the automobile comes with an AMG Carbon Fiber package deal together with a entrance splitter, aspect sill trims, rear diffuser, and a hard and fast carbon rear wing. The AMG Prolonged Evening Bundle brings in black chrome finishes on the grille, badging, and Mercedes star, with a silver chrome AMG gas filler cap finishing the outside’s distinctive particulars.
Contained in the cabin, the AMG GT 63 “APXGP Version” options black Nappa leather-based and microfiber AMG Efficiency seats accented with gold distinction stitching, matched by carbon fiber trim components woven with gold-colored threads. The heated AMG Efficiency steering wheel is wrapped in microfiber with a black 12 o’clock marking and gold stitching, which additionally seems throughout the door panels, dashboard, and middle armrest. Further touches embrace anodized black MANUFAKTUR door sill trims with gold illumination, AMG flooring mats embroidered with the APXGP brand, and a numbered “Restricted Version 1 of 52” badge on the middle console, underscoring simply how unique this mannequin is.
Rounding out the package deal, house owners get a Burmester Excessive-Finish 3D Encompass Sound System with 15 audio system and a 1,170-watt output, AMG TRACK PACE information monitoring for racetrack classes, a front-axle elevate system to deal with pace bumps and steep driveways, and a customized edition-specific AMG Indoor Automotive Cowl.
With solely 52 models accessible globally, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 “APXGP Version” is about to be a really uncommon collector’s piece for individuals who admire the mix of cinematic storytelling and automotive engineering. For automobile fans and F1 followers alike, this collaboration between Mercedes-AMG and the makers of F1 is one to observe intently this 12 months.
Whether or not you’re hitting the observe or simply displaying off within the valet line, this distinctive AMG GT 63 is assured to show heads.
