When it comes to international racetracks, the first ones that come to mind are famous top-level circuits like the Zhejiang International Circuit (Shaoxing Circuit) and the Shanghai International Circuit. Little do people know that there is actually a standard F3 track in Xi'an, and it is even built on a campus—can you handle that?
The track is located at Xi'an Vocational University of Automobile, with a total investment of about 300 million yuan and a total length of 2.45 kilometers. It is the only F3-level track registered with the FIA in the western region. This track has 13 corners, with corner widths ranging from 12 to 18 meters and an elevation difference of 3.4 meters.
On April 20, the Xi'an Lizhixing AMG Club held an experience day at this track. As a veteran automotive media professional, I was fortunate to be invited to participate in the entire experience event and feel a true sense of "speed and passion" on this F3 track in Xi'an.
As is well known, as the first authorized Mercedes-AMG dealership established in Shaanxi Province, the Xi'an Lizhixing Mercedes-Benz full-brand flagship center has always been committed to bringing the ultimate driving experience and automotive lifestyle to AMG enthusiasts across Shaanxi and even the five northwestern provinces. This time, the Xi'an Lizhixing AMG Club not only invited AMG owners of different models such as the A 35 L, A 45, CLA 35, and CLA 45, but also brought everyone two high-performance models, the AMG GT 50 and EQS 53.
So today we will focus on sharing some impressions of driving the two high-performance products, the AMG GT 50 and EQS 53, on the track.
In people's previous understanding, although coupes have outstanding performance, they often come at the cost of sacrificing practicality, but the AMG GT 50 is different from them.
In order to take into account the vehicle's practicality and comfort, the GT 50 is offered not only as a two-door version but also as a four-door version. Compared with the two-door version, the rear passenger space of the GT 50 four-door version has been greatly improved, making it more practical. The GT 50 is equipped with a 3.0T turbocharged engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, matched with a 9AT transmission. Maximum horsepower reaches 367 hp, peak torque is as high as 500 N·m, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 5 seconds.
A 5-second acceleration performance does not hold an absolute advantage compared with many current electric cars. But netizens, do not forget that this is not an ordinary Mercedes-Benz, but an AMG built with "one man, one engine." The reason Mercedes-AMG does this not only reflects the personalized customization of AMG products, but also ensures that every AMG can possess excellent mechanical performance and extraordinary behavior.
Everyone should never underestimate the strength of Mercedes-AMG and think that its glory only remained in the internal combustion engine era, because that would be a big mistake. At today's event site, an EQS 53 in obsidian black was quite eye-catching, first because of its high price, and second because its performance is absolutely leading.
As a high-performance electric flagship, the AMG EQS 53 is not only equipped with dual motors with powerful output, but also configured with an all-wheel drive system that makes the vehicle more stable. As a representative work of Mercedes-AMG high-performance electrification, the EQS 53 is also equipped with the most advanced driver assistance systems and intelligent connectivity functions. According to the introduction by an AMG product expert from Xi'an Lizhixing, this EQS 53 has a maximum power of 470 kW, which can reach up to 560 kW in launch mode, and a peak torque of 1020 N·m. Compared with the GT 50 just mentioned, the EQS 53's 0-100 km/h acceleration time easily reaches 3.5 seconds. It seems that technology is not only the primary productive force, but also the guarantee of absolute power.
Mr. Yang, an owner who drove his beloved car out of the track, said: he had just passed through continuous corners, high-speed corners, and an S-shaped slalom. Through the driving projects carefully arranged and designed by the professional driving control team of Xi'an Lizhixing AMG, he deeply experienced the strong acceleration performance and excellent handling of his A 45. In the past, when driving on urban roads, he always felt that he could not truly let this A 45 show its strength, but today's laps on the F3 track finally allowed him to find the exciting feeling of man and machine becoming one.
According to the relevant person in charge of the Xi'an Lizhixing AMG Club: "AMG Track Experience Day" is a traditional program of Xi'an Lizhixing. The original intention of holding this event is to allow every user to drive their own beloved car on a professional track and truly feel speed and passion. Therefore, this test drive event also specially invited professional training instructors from the Mercedes-AMG driving control team to share top-level professional racing driving experience and skills with everyone.
Through a full day of professional driving training and an exciting and intense track experience, the Xi'an Lizhixing AMG Club opened a door for ordinary users who love driving and rekindled everyone's deep-seated dream of driving.
Never compromise, pursue the ultimate, speed and passion, innovation and breakthrough—this makes us even more convinced that time will not freeze and speed will never stop. A true AMG definitely belongs to the passionate track!
