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| Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-AMG |
| Production | 2020 |
| Assembly | Affalterbach, Germany |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Engine | 4.0 L M178 twin-turbo V8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Power output | 720 PS (529 kW; 709 hp) |
| Torque | 800 N·m (590 lb·ft) |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Length | 4,619 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm |
| Height | 1,271 mm |
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is a high-performance variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT, unveiled by Mercedes-AMG in 2020 as the range-topping road-legal model derived from motorsport development. It represents a concentrated evolution of the AMG GT lineage, integrating engineering efforts from AMG and external partners known for endurance racing and aerodynamic development. The model sits alongside other halo cars from Porsche and Ferrari in the super sports car segment, offering track-focused dynamics while retaining road compliance.
Introduced amid displays at events like Goodwood Festival of Speed and covered by outlets such as Top Gear and Car and Driver, the Black Series aimed to translate learnings from the AMG GT3 and AMG GT4 racing platforms into a homologated road car. Mercedes-AMG positioned the model to compete with cars from McLaren Automotive, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and Nissan in performance benchmarks and lap records at venues such as the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Spa-Francorchamps.
Development leveraged the expertise of Mercedes-AMG's parent company Daimler AG and collaborations with motorsport divisions including AMG GmbH and external suppliers from Bosch and Brembo. Designers referenced aesthetic cues from the AMG GT family while engineers incorporated technologies used by teams in the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Black Series chassis underwent computational fluid dynamics work and wind-tunnel testing at facilities comparable to those used by McLaren Applied Technologies and Red Bull Advanced Technologies.
Powertrain improvements centered on an enlarged and internally revised 4.0 L M178 twin-turbocharged V8 with redesigned crankcase, titanium connecting rods and reinforced internals similar to components specified by racing programs run by Michelin-shod teams. Engine mapping and cooling were optimized with contributions from suppliers like Garrett and Continental AG, producing approximately 720 PS and 800 N·m of torque, managed through a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT transmission developed alongside specialists at ZF Friedrichshafen and control systems reminiscent of those used in Formula One engine electronics. Performance figures placed the car in the company of Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Ferrari 488 Pista, and Lamborghini Huracán Performante with 0–100 km/h acceleration and top-speed metrics benchmarked on test tracks including Hockenheimring.
The Black Series features a bespoke chassis with subframe revisions, wider track and bespoke wheel-and-tire packages co-developed with Pirelli and Yokohama to enhance mechanical grip. Suspension uses adaptive dampers and adjustable anti-roll bars influenced by setups used in DTM and GT3 competition, while structural stiffening mirrors practices from teams at Blancpain GT Series. Aerodynamic elements—large front splitter, dive planes, multi-element rear wing and underbody diffusers—were tuned in wind tunnels akin to those at Toyota Motorsport GmbH and subjected to flow visualization techniques similar to aerodynamics research in automotive engineering. The result emphasized generating downforce comparable to dedicated track cars while balancing drag for road use.
Inside, the car combines lightweight construction with luxury appointments, using carbon-fiber bucket seats, Alcantara trim and roll-cage-compatible fittings derived from safety standards by FIA. Infotainment retained Mercedes-Benz systems developed by teams at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development with simplified track-focused interfaces, while instrumentation included telemetry-style displays resembling units used in Le Mans Prototype dashboards. Driver aids and braking systems incorporated ABS and stability logic from suppliers such as Magneti Marelli and Daimler’s vehicle dynamics groups.
Manufactured in Affalterbach under limited-run constraints typical of Black Series models, production volumes were small relative to mainstream AMG GT variants, following a tradition seen with limited editions from Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren. Pricing placed the car in the supercar bracket alongside entries from Bentley's performance lineup and luxury divisions of Audi Sport and BMW M GmbH, with options and bespoke programs echoing practices from Mansory-style coachbuilders and factory personalization divisions such as Mercedes-Benz Individual.
Though a road car, the Black Series benefited from transfer of technology from AMG’s motorsport programs in DTM, FIA World Endurance Championship and customer racing initiatives like AMG Customer Racing. Special editions and one-off commissions followed a pattern established by manufacturers in endurance and GT racing, sometimes showcased at Concours d'Elegance events and auctioned through channels frequented by collectors of cars from Sotheby's and RM Sotheby's. The platform’s tuning influenced subsequent track-oriented models and continued Mercedes-AMG’s engagement with privateer racing teams and factory motorsport endeavors.
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