AMG Is Back In Black

AMG’s GT BLACK SERIES IS SHAPING UP TO BE A GT2 RS KILLER WITH ANGRY AERO AND A “NEW” ENGINE SMASHING OUT MORE THAN 520KW

- Trent Giunco

IT’S ENDOWED with big wings, big power and could well take some big scalps. The upcoming AMG GT Black Series is destined for sale in Australia, complete with GT3-inspired aerodynamics, a new AMG engine, and tech from the AMG One hypercar.

There’s also the not insignificant matter of power, said to be in excess of 520kW. For the likes of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, consider this your notice. With the most power and torque of the current AMG range, it’ll more than fulfill its status as the halo model.

Sitting down with the boss of Mercedes AMG, Tobias Moers, it’s clear to see he’s excited for his creation to be revealed to the world – just not quite in full yet. Moers is a car guy, and his passion for the project is palpable.

Stopping short of revealing all the juicy details, Moers alludes to the fact that the Black will gain a “new” powerplant with tech that’s a first for AMG, but not the broader car-making industry. “It’s still a 4.0-liter engine and twin-turbo, but it’s a different engine. It’s not a typical AMG V8.”