Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Debuts With 720 HP And Top Speed Of 202 MPH Carscoops
BY MICHAEL GAUTHIER |
POSTED ON JULY 14, 2020
After a revealing teaser campaign, Mercedes has released details about the GT Black Series.
Described as a super sports car that “perfectly embodies the brand’s rich tradition in motorsport,” the model features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine that develops an impressive 720 hp (537 kW / 730 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque.
Besides the flat-plane crank, the engine has been outfitted with new camshafts, different exhaust manifolds and a dry sump lubrication system. The engine also has a new firing order, larger turbocharger compressor wheels and a heck of a sound.
The engine is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which has been reinforced to cope with the additional torque. This setup enables the rear-wheel drive model to rocket from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds and run from 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in less than 9 seconds. If drivers keep their foot planted, the car will eventually hit a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).
On the styling front, the Black Series draws inspiration from the GT3 and GT4 race cars. As a result, the model adopts an aggressive front fascia with a larger grille, an adjustable splitter and carbon fiber canards.
Designers also installed a new carbon fiber hood which features a ram air intake and large vents. A closer inspection also reveals a carbon fiber double bubble roof, carbon fiber side skirts and a carbon fiber tailgate. The latter boasts a small spoiler and a two-piece carbon fiber rear wing which can be adjusted manually or automatically.
Other notable features include a carbon fiber rear bumper and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system which is separated by a wide diffuser. The model also has thinner front and rear glass as well as 10-spoke forged wheels with a matte black finish. The latter measure 19-inches front and 20-inches rear, and are wrapped in bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
Thanks to all these modifications, the Black Series generates “well over” 882 lbs (400 kg) of downforce at 155 mph (250 km/h). We can also expect some weight savings, but the company didn’t mention numbers.
We're now well past the point of vehicles being just too powerful for the average buyers skilled and abilities.
I remember how Dodge stopped plans to put the supercharged Hemi V8 in Viper because it thought the car
would be well beyond the capabilities of most owners. Should manufacturers be showing more restraint?
I thought the HC Viper was stillborn because the HC motor was too tall?
I don't have a problem with super exotics being too capable nor do I have a problem with cars like the 1LEs, HC, Demon and so on for us commoners. Cars like this are for showing off at Cars and Coffee and maybe an occasional romp on trackday...otherwise they can be found going 10 under the speed limit on your local highway. I've only had my doors blown off by an exotic once and that was a black F50 back in 1999.
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