Porsche and AMG prepare for track battle

German rivals Porsche and Mercedes AMG unveil turbo boosted track weapons built to chase lap records at the Nürburgring

Porsche GT2 RS Takes Aim at AMG GT Black Series

Porsche will unveil the third generation GT2 RS, a more extreme roadgoing 911 that uses a hybrid drivetrain drawn from the marque s Le Mans program. The 3.6 litre flat six will be aided by a second electronic turbo and a more powerful electric motor, aiming for at least 750 bhp and with insiders suggesting the possibility of more than 800 bhp. Prototypes show a noticeably wider rear wing and sharper aero, signaling a race car stance as Porsche targets the Nürburgring lap record.

Mercedes AMG is preparing a follow up to the GT Black Series based on the current AMG GT, launched in 2023. The new model will be teased by the Concept AMG GT Track Sport, expected to be shown at September s Munich motor show, and will continue AMG s track focused approach with an eye on taking on Porsche on the Nordschleife.

These two cars reflect a broader shift toward electrified performance. Hybrids are becoming the baseline for the extreme end of the market, even as designers chase raw speed. The cost and complexity of this direction raise questions about supply chains, reliability, and resale value.

If Porsche and AMG deliver credible lap time gains, the effect could lift industry interest in road legal but race inspired cars. If not, the market may settle for smaller gains and more focus on software, weight management, or other niches. Either way, the duel tests how far engineering can push boundaries in the coming years while keeping road legality in view.

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The track will ultimately decide how these promises translate into road realities.