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Gameloft Partners With Mercedes-Benz To Launch GT Racing 2

By TechTaffy Desk

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Gameloft has launched the newest racing game in the GT Racing series – GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz.

Of the 35 manufacturers featured in the game, Mercedes-Benz is most prominent with four cars spotlighted, says the digital game publisher. The Mercedes-Benz Gullwing is joined by the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé, and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3.

GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.

[Image courtesy: Gameloft]

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