2021 Mercedes AMG-GT Black Series debuts with a 720bhp V8

720bhp, 800Nm of torque, rear-wheel-drive, 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds, a top speed of 325km/h and aerodynamics adapted directly from the current AMG GT3 racing car – say hello to the new 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, the most powerful Mercedes-AMG with a V8 series engine.

By Divyank K. Bansal | on July 16, 2020 Follow us on Autox Google News

Folks from Affalterbach have pulled out all the stops to make the new Black Series the pinnacle of the AMG GT family!

720bhp, 800Nm of torque, rear-wheel-drive, 0 to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds, a top speed of 325km/h, and aerodynamics adapted directly from the current AMG GT3 racing car – say hello to the new 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, the most powerful Mercedes-AMG with a V8 series engine.

2021 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series Top View Static

The erstwhile 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 has been given extensive upgrades, ranging from a new 'flat-plane' crankshaft with a 180-degree angle offset to new camshafts and exhaust manifolds. The latter two have been tuned according to the new firing order (1-8-2-7 4-5-3-6) to further optimise the gas cycle, and the twin-scroll turbochargers have been fitted with larger compressor wheels for higher boost levels. The AMG Speedshift DCT 7G transmission has also been reinforced to handle the extra torque and a new twin-pipe exhaust system has been employed, made of thin-walled steel.

2021 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series Rear Quarter Static

The result of all this is more evenly distributed combustion in all chambers, more agile throttle response, and a bump in power and torque – up from 577bhp and 700Nm (AMG GT R) to 720bhp and 800Nm. While 0 – 100km/h is achieved in a matter of 3.2 seconds, the AMG GT Black Series can dismiss the 0 – 200km/h mark in under 9 seconds.

2021 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series Steering Wheel

Being a Black Series model, the car uses carbon-fibre or carbon-fibre-reinforced body panels extensively and, of course, the aerodynamics have been adapted from the marque's GT racing programme, which means a whole lot of adjustable (mechanically / auto) aero components, like the massive twin-blade rear wing and front splitter.

2021 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series Rear Wing

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