The first round of the 2025 Supercars Championship saw Red Bull Ampol Racing roll out its new Mercedes-Benz Actros transporter.
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Fresh from a season that saw its drivers Will Brown and Broc Feeney finish first and second in the series, Red Bull has welcomed a fresh Actros 2663 truck cab to take over transporter towing duties.
The Triple Eight Race Engineering outfit operated a 2663 from the start of the 2021 season but upgraded to a new 2663 with the premium GigaSpace cab that provides more space for the driver.
The 16-litre Actros produces 625hp of power and generates an immense 3000Nm of torque.
In addition to the 2663 for the Red Bull Ampol Racing team, Triple Eight Race Engineering also added a new Mercedes-Benz 2663 for its Super2 squad.
Daimler Truck Australia president and CEO Daniel Whitehead says Triple Eight Race Engineering has an unmatched history of success and Daimler Truck is thrilled to see the new truck in their colours.
“Jamie (Whincup) and the rest of the team understand the value of quality equipment, innovation and safety technology better than anyone else, so it makes sense for them to continue using the most advanced heavy vehicles available in Australia,” he says.
Triple Eight Race Engineering managing director Jamie Whincup says the team is ‘stoked’ to take delivery of the new Mercedes-Benz trucks.
“We like to surround ourselves with market leaders – and when you have such world-leading, top of the range products like the 2663, it’s a no brainer for us,” he says.
“When you have millions of dollars’ worth of equipment, and some very special race cars travelling across the country, we want them to make it to each location safely and securely.”
The GigaSpace cab features 2.13 metres of interior height, measured from the floor between the seats to the ceiling, providing ample room for the tallest drivers.
It contains increased storage with three large cupboards built into the front of the truck, sitting above the windscreen, and an optional microwave can be installed in the centre cupboard.
The Actros features Predictive Powertrain Control, which uses topographic map data and GPS information to help the truck anticipate terrain and select the optimum shift pattern and engine response for maximum fuel economy.
It also features two 12-inch customisable tablet screens that present information in super crisp detail, giving the driver more control and information in a clear and stylish manner.
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