After months of spies and teasers, Mercedes-AMG has finally revealed its latest GT: the new Black Series. Equipped with a highly modified version of the company’s 4.0-liter biturbo V-8, a ton of aerodynamic improvements and an improved chassis, it is one of the most extreme road cars Mercedes has ever built.
Let’s start with the most important news: the engine. It is a reworked version of the widely used 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 from Mercedes-AMG, designated M178 LS2. The cross-plank crankshaft has been replaced by a flat drive to increase performance and better throttle response, according to the automaker. There are also new camshafts, new exhaust manifolds, and larger compressor wheels for dual-displacement turbos. They produce 24.6 psi of thrust, five more than units in the GT R. The result is 720 horsepower at 6,700 at 6,900 rpm, and 590 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 at 6,000 rpm. The red line is 7200 rpm. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, beefed up to handle the extra spin.
Mercedes claims a 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds, a 0-124 time of less than nine seconds, and a top speed of 202 mph. Then there is the sound: it is clearly different compared to any other 4.0-liter Mercedes on the market today. Here, hear for yourself:
AMG focused much of its development for the Black Series on making sure the car handles air efficiently. The front diffuser, as well as the upper and lower rear fins, are adjustable. The new fascia, which AMG says “comes directly from the AMG GT3 race car”, is much larger than before and comes with dive planes at each end to generate the highest possible downforce. Other body enhancements include ducts for wheel wells in the fenders, a carbon-fiber hood with vents to let hot air out, more underbody panels with longitudinal fins to direct air under the car, and inlets. side sill to channel air to the brakes.
The automaker used large amounts of carbon fiber to strengthen the aluminum chassis in areas like the cross tunnel, the front section, and the underside of the body. There is also a carbon fiber drive shaft and a carbon fiber drive bracket. The coiled suspension has been redesigned to handle additional downforce, and comes with manually adjustable front and rear tilt. Both stabilizer bars are also manually adjustable. Mercedes estimates a curb weight of 3,616 pounds with a full tank of gasoline.
Pricing for the GT Black series has yet to be released, although we expect it to hit a price well above $ 163,000 GT R. We expect deliveries to begin early next year.
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