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AMG GT BLACK SERIES picks up where SLS left off
THE SIXTH IS HERE. AMG has revealed the latest in a legendary line of Black Series models that have arguably positioned the brand as Germany’s brand-to-beat when it comes to muscle car hooliganism. Welcome to the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, with its engine bay the home of Affalterbach’s most powerful V8.
Though it’s been expected for some time, the specifics of the GT Black have remained mostly a mystery. With AMG finally confirming much of the nitty gritty, it seems fair to say the GT Black makes some of its Black-badged brothers seem a little tame. On top of that, it’s the final Black Series car to be created by Tobias Moers’ AMG as he moves on from the CEO role to take the reins at Aston Martin.
“This project was a fantastic end to my work at AMG, for which I am truly thankful,” says the man responsible for turning AMG into the literal powerhouse it is. “I am proud of the team who have created a unique super sports car, which now represents the absolute peak of our successful GT family. The performance, looks and driving dynamics of the GT Black Series are second to none.”
‘Second to none’ might be a big call (the last car to challenge the 911 appeared with it on our June 2020 cover and was beaten in a checkmate), but Moers won’t be around at AMG to cop Porsche’s return fire. Moers isn’t wrong about it being the pinnacle of the AMG
