GT7 Time Trial | Mercedes SLS AMG Gr.4 at Big Willow Springs

Track Analysis: Willow Springs International Raceway – Big Willow Big Willow is an ultra-fast, momentum-based 2.5-mile circuit in the California desert with minimal braking zones and dangerous off-track terrain. Turn 1 (Castrol Corner): A medium-speed left-hander. Brake in a straight line before turning in. Clipping the inside kerb early is critical to get on the throttle before track exit. Turns 2–3 (The Rabbit’s Ear & The Omega): A long, uphill double-apex right. Trail-brake slightly into Turn 2, maintain steady maintenance throttle through the mid-corner, then hug the late apex at Turn 3 to set up the blind crest over Turn 4. Turns 5–6: A fast downhill sweep. Do not over-slow the car; carry momentum using the natural camber, keeping steering inputs smooth to prevent snap oversteer. Turns 8 & 9: The most critical sector. Turn 8 is a flat-out or slight-lift right-hand sweeper. Carry maximum speed into the blind Turn 9 entry, clip the inside kerb late, and let the car wash out to the curbing on the front straight without dipping tires into the dirt. Car Behavior: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gr.4 Drivetrain & Balance: Front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive (FR) powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8. It has strong straight-line punch and broad torque. Driving Style (TC 0 / No Assists): The SLS Gr.4 can feel heavy at corner entry with noticeable understeer if you brake too late. With Traction Control at 0 and Countersteering Assistance OFF, avoid sudden full throttle on corner exits (especially out of Turn 3 and Turn 9) to prevent the rear axle from kicking out. Modulate the throttle progressively as you unwind the steering wheel. Taking on the latest Gran Turismo 7 Sport Mode Online Time Trial at Willow Springs (Big Willow) behind the wheel of the naturally aspirated beast—the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gr.4. Running pure raw inputs: Traction Control (TC): 0 Brake Bias: Default / 0 Active Stability Management (ASM): OFF Counter-Steer Assistance: OFF ABS: Default Big Willow demands respect—one wheel in the dirt ruins the lap. With the high-torque 6.2L V8 and zero TC, smooth throttle modulation through Turn 2/3 and commitment through the high-speed Turn 8 and 9 sweepers are key to locking in gold. Drop your best lap times in the comments below! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more clean GT7 hot laps and sim racing content.