"....AMG, now the sports tuning subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, but then a
small local tuning company founded by former Mercedes engineers,
produced special versions of the 6.3 to compete in racing events,
usually with the engine enlarged to 6.8 liters or more. The car had an
impressive, but short-lived racing career, due to the lack of suitable
tires, or rule changes preventing the use of them.
AMG's so-called "Red Pig" finished 2nd in the 24 Hours of Spa in
1971. This heavy vehicle with 6834 cc and 420 hp (313 kW) was fast, but
frequent refuelling was necessary, and tire wear was also high. The car
was sold to French company Matra, they used it for tests of jet fighter
landing gear. Five were made, three racers and two test cars. Last
original works-built Waxenberger 69 "red pig" is in Vehoniemi Automotive
Museum, Finland."
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