New AMG GT Black Series is ‘The Most’ of Everything Ever
Powered by a 730-horsepower flat-plane twin-turbo V8, AMG GT Black Series brings GT3 knowledge to track days and highways.
Mercedes-AMG is known for combining luxury and performance into amazing packages. From 6×6 G-Wagen trucks to E-Class wagons, if the potential is there, so is Affalterbach. However, there are times when AMG decides luxury isn’t going to work with performance. Thus, the Black Series. AMG’s Performance Studio takes two-door Mercedes models, pours in all of their motorsport knowledge, and unleashes the dogs of war upon tracks and highways alike.
The last of these, the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, left the line in a cloud of tire smoke in 2015. At the same time, the AMG GT emerged to carry the flame left by the SLS AMG.
Now, Mercedes-AMG put them together, creating the newest member of the family, the AMG GT Black Series.
“The new GT Black Series is our latest automotive highlight and continues a tradition established in 2006,” said outgoing Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers. “The sixth version of its kind is another AMG milestone and impressive proof of the incredible development expertise in Affalterbach.”
As the company says, the GT Black Series has “the most” of everything, starting with its twin-turbo V8. AMG radically transformed its 4.0-liter motivator to the point it has a new designation: M178 LS2. The flat-plane V8 delivers 730 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels, while the turbos force down over 2,500 pounds of boost per hour; the GT R’s turbos, in comparison, create just under 2,000 pounds of boot in the same period.
The result? A zero to 62 mph E.T. of 3.2 seconds, 124 mph in nine seconds, and a top speed of 202 mph. All of that is managed with the help of a modded AMG Speedshift seven-speed dual-clutch auto. Built to handle the big torque increase, the Speedshift includes bigger limits for shifting and response. The auto and V8 are directly connected through a carbon-fiber drive shaft, enclosed within a carbon-fiber torque tube.
Inside, the AMG GT Black Series features seating with exclusive orange stitching in the Dinamica microfiber material. Meanwhile, the digital display presents AMG-specific graphics, plus access to three driving modes. One of the modes, “Supersport,” includes a shift-light for those making the most of the car in manual mode.
Outside, the AMG GT Black Series pulls from the GT’s GT3 and GT4 stylebook, starting with the massive radiator inlets from the AMG GT3. Carbon fiber pieces deck the car all over, from the dual-mode front splitter and diffuser, to the hood and rear airfoil blades. The underside is completely covered, too, increasing downforce to 882 pounds at over 155 mph. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s over 19- and 20-inch wheels dot the corners, applying all of the power to the pavement.
“I am proud of the team who have created a unique super sports car, which now represents the absolute peak of our successful GT family,” said Moers. “The performance, looks and driving dynamics of the GT Black Series are second to none. This project was a fantastic end to my work at AMG, for which I am truly thankful.”
Pricing and availability have yet to be announced, though it’ll likely be above the $200,645 base price for the GT R Pro.
Photos: Mercedes-AMG
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