The Merc AMG GT63 'APXGP Edition' celebrates this summer's F1 movie

Mercedes has played a big supporting role in the upcoming F1 movie, providing ‘Formula 1 team know-how’ which probably extends beyond race-day lunch prep. It’s now gone one step further with this special edition AMG GT63, which wears a similar livery to the fictional racer you'll see on screen.

Limited to just 52 units and dubbed the ‘APXGP Edition’, the new look consists of matte grey paint, a fancy pattern across the GT's hind quarters, and ‘Race Gold’ accents applied throughout, including the 21in cross-spoke alloys.

Merc’s Carbon Fibre package makes its way in too, adding more of the good stuff along the front splitter, side sill and rear diffuser, and there’s extra black/silver chrome trim courtesy of a tick on the Night Package II option.

It’s a similar story inside, with more gold along the door panels, instrument cluster and centre console. Black Nappa leather then blankets the bucket seats, and don’t worry, you’ll get a bespoke build slot plaque in there. Standard fittings include a 15-speaker Burmester 3D audio system and an 11.9in portrait infotainment screen, filled with Merc’s slightly annoying MBUX interface.

Power remains unchanged, so this ‘4MATIC+’ version will produce a hearty 577bhp/590lb ft from its 4.0-litre biturbo V8, sprinting to 62 in 3.2s before maxing out at 196mph. There's active suspension, semi-active roll stabilisation, rear-wheel steering, and all-wheel drive.

No word on pricing, but we’re expecting it to tilt north of the standard GT 63 4MATIC+’s starting price of £169k. Reckon it’s a worthwhile special or nah?