Now that the Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 has notched a few important victories under its belt, here’s a look at how this solid performer is being produced. Released at no less than the official AMG channel at YouTube, the video shows how this circuit beast is put together.

Starting with the bare shell, you can see that the documentation process is fairly complete. All the better to prove the provenance of these cars when they become collector’s classics a few decades on. You’ll see the beautifully made components come together to make a racer that is more than the sum of its parts. In fact, the components and workmanship that go into this car is of such a quality that it’s almost a shame to race this car. For enthusiasts all over who can only see clips of the cars on the track, this intimate glimpse of how this hyperformance road car is transformed into a track beast completes the picture of why this $500,000 car is so desirable.