Mercedes-AMG has confirmed a track-focused Black Series derivative of the second-gen GT coupe, developed jointly with the performance division’s new GT3 race car. The upcoming GT variant is touted as Mercedes-AMG’s most extreme Black Series offering to date. Since the GT3 racer is expected to compete in the 2027 season, both it and the new AMG GT Black Series are likely to be fully unveiled this year.
"We are developing the most extreme Black Series ever. At the same time, we want to set the next record-breaker in motorsport with the future GT3," said Michael Schiebe, the Chairman of Mercedes-AMG’s board of management.
- New AMG GT Black Series to get updated 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
- Aggressive aero fitments include huge wing, rear diffuser, front splitter, etc
New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series powertrain and performance
The new GT Black Series is likely to be powered by the same updated 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 (possibly with a 48V mild-hybrid system) that’ll debut under the bonnet of the upcoming limited-run Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos. Expect system output to well exceed that of the previous-gen AMG GT Black Series, which produced 730hp and 800Nm from its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8.
Similarly, the prior GT Black Series’ claimed 0-100kph time of 3.2sec and 325kph top speed will also most likely be toppled by the new model. With a lap time of 6:48.087, the previous GT Black Series is currently the third-fastest road-legal production car to go around the Nurburgring Norschleife. It should be interesting to see if Mercedes beats that lap time with the new GT Black Series.
New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series exterior design changes
While the camouflage makes it hard to discern what has changed compared to the standard AMG GT, it’s evident that the Black Series will sport much more aggressive aero fitments – in line with its GT3 counterpart – including a massive front splitter, active vents above the front wheel arches (like those on the AMG One), a heavily revised rear end with a huge wing and diffuser, and more.
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