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Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari Push Limits with Advanced Wind Tunnels

12/15/2025

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Mercedes-Benz operates a wind tunnel in Sindelfingen, Germany, with a three-storey fan reaching 265 km/h that exceeds Category 5 hurricane speeds.
The Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX prototype has a drag coefficient of 0.19.
Ferrari’s Galleria del Vento in Maranello, Italy, known for its architecture, serves Formula One and Olympic athletes and achieves wind speeds of 250 kph for scaled models.
Both facilities contribute to improving vehicle performance and safety.

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Story summary

Mercedes-Benz operates a wind tunnel in Sindelfingen, Germany, with a three-storey fan reaching 265 km/h that exceeds Category 5 hurricane speeds.
The Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX prototype has a drag coefficient of 0.19.
Ferrari’s Galleria del Vento in Maranello, Italy, known for its architecture, serves Formula One and Olympic athletes and achieves wind speeds of 250 kph for scaled models.
Both facilities contribute to improving vehicle performance and safety.