2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Quick Reference Guide

Customer Availability

• Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series                          $325,000*                  available early 2021

 What’s New

• Exclusive all-new ultimate performance model in the AMG GT family.

• Combines the most powerful AMG V8 engine of all time, with the most expressive design, the most elaborate aerodynamics, the most intelligent material mix and the most distinctive driving dynamics in one awe-inspiring special model.

Performance and Technical Highlights

• 4.0-liter V8 biturbo motor with dry sump lubrication, identification code: M178 LS2

• 720 hp max. output at 6,700-6,900 rpm

• 590 lb-ft max. torque at 2,000-6,000 rpm

• Top Speed 202 mph

• 0-60 mph 3.1 seconds

• 0-124 mph in under 9.0 seconds

• Engine features a new flat-plane crankshaft with crankpins on one plane

• New camshafts and exhaust manifolds

• Reinforced AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G dual clutch transmission for higher torque

• New twin-pipe exhaust system made of thin-walled stainless steel

Exterior Highlights

• New, significantly larger radiator trim (inspired by GT3 racing car) with vertical slats in dark chrome

• New, larger front bumper with an additional manually adjustable front splitter for track use, with front diffuser in carbon fiber

• New carbon fiber hood with two large air outlets and visible carbon fiber surfaces

• New carbon fiber front fenders with seamlessly integrated vents in the body color

• Lightweight carbon fiber roof with lowered center

• New, significantly larger side sill panels with carbon fiber elements, merging into larger blades at the front and rear

• Black painted carbon fiber rear hatch with small spoiler lip and larger rear windshield made of lightweight glass

• Front windshield in lightweight glass

• New rear bumper with visible carbon fiber elements, double diffuser, two rounded tailpipe trim elements on the outside left and right, and side wheel arch vents

• New, two-piece carbon fiber rear spoiler with specially molded supports in matte black painted carbon fiber, bolted to the carbon fiber rear hatch. Additional electric flap can be adjusted automatically or manually by means of a button

• Standard 19”/20” AMG 10-spoke forged wheels in matte black finish, and wheel rim lip in high- sheen finish

• New, exclusive AMG magmabeam special paintwork available

Interior Highlights

• Unique interior design concept in Exclusive nappa leather/DINAMICA microfiber in black with orange or silver contrasting topstitching and matte black carbon fiber trim

• Standard AMG Performance seats

• Aluminum instrument panel

• AMG Performance steering wheel in DINAMICA microfiber with AMG steering wheel buttons and Black Series badge

• Lightweight door panels in DINAMICA microfiber with orange or silver contrasting topstitching and door-close strap handles

• Upper dashboard in DINAMICA microfiber with orange contrasting topstitching

Aerodynamic Highlights

• High downforce with optimized aero balance to increase dynamic driving capabilities

• Aerodynamic measures integrated into body shell for lower air resistance and increased downforce

• Front diffuser with two manually adjustable settings: Street and Race

• Integrated wheel arch vents in body color and side openings in the fenders behind the wheels to increase downforce

• Integrated cooling air ducts in the side sill paneling for rear brake cooling

• Extensive closed underbody paneling, specially adapted geometry with longitudinal fins and rear diffuser to increase negative pressure surface area on the underbody and increase downforce

• The large twin-pipe exhaust outlets in the hood discharge warm air and also direct air past the A- pillars –- allowing an optimal flow of air to the rear spoiler.

• Double rear spoiler with large upper blade and smaller lower blade

• Both rear spoiler blades are mechanically adjustable

• Flap on upper rear spoiler blade adjustable by 20 degrees - automatically or manually by button, depending on the selected drive program or AMG DYNAMICS position: improves longitudinal and transverse dynamics as well as brake balance

Chassis & Suspension Highlights

• Carbon fiber shear panels in front section combined with lightweight integral carrier and carbon fiber cross tunnel

• Carbon fiber shear panels in rear underbody

• Lightweight and rigid elements stiffen the entire body shell structure and, as a result, make the body shell even more robust. They now create a connected network to increase stiffness and improve the vehicle's high driving precision in all driving maneuvers

• Carbon fiber drive shaft

• Coiled carbon fiber transmission mount

• AMG coil-over suspension with AMG RIDE CONTROL adaptive adjustable damping

• Manually adjustable camber on front and rear axle

• Manually adjustable sway bars on front and rear axle

• AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system with black brake calipers and white lettering, motorsport brake pads and discs, optimized for fade resistance and temperature stability

Model Positioning:

AMG GT Black Series: the most expressive design, the most elaborate aerodynamics, the most intelligent material mix, the most distinctive driving dynamics with the most powerful AMG V8 engine of all time all combine to create the absolute pinnacle of AMG Driving Performance.

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