The AMG GT Track Series and Black Series are the wildest Mercedes-built vehicles available today.
Since its inception, the AMG series' philosophy has been centered on performance and customer pleasure in every conceivable way. Prior to the introduction of the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series, the Black Series was the most potent AMG ever created.
The newly constructed Mercedes monster adds to the already freakish performance of the Black Series, which is itself a feat of engineering. Let's take a closer look into the details of this mutated addition to the AMG lineup and see how it compares to the celebrated Black Series.
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The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series features a robust 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 720 HP. To go from a standstill to 60 MPH, the wide-body coupe's powerplant churns out an impressive 3.1 seconds, and it can reach a peak speed of 202 MPH after clocking a 9-second run from zero to 124 MPH.
Regarding the Black Series, power is simply the tip of the iceberg. There is no cross-plane crankshaft in this engine; instead, there is a flat-plane crankshaft. For the most part, flat-plane engines don't have the same tone as cross-plane engines, but they are more effective and powerful; engineers speak about equal pressure in the intake and exhaust paths, making it simpler to increase power output.
The Black series additionally has a seven-speed twin-clutch transaxle gearbox but with shorter ratios, a carbon fiber bonnet, top and boot, slimmer glass front and back, ball joint bearings for the back wishbones, and preload-adjustable Coilover suspension.
The core of the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series is the expertly crafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 Biturbo engine from the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, which Affalterbach engineers boosted its excellent performance numbers even further. Since specialized motorsport injection and an engine application were used, a flat-plane crankshaft engine can now produce 778 HP and 627 lb-ft of torque.
The power is sent to the rear axle using a sequential 6-speed racing gearbox from Hewland HLS with an adjustable differential. In common with all other models in the GT family, it is mounted on the rear axle in a transaxle arrangement and has a torsion and torque resistant connection to the engine through a carbon-fiber torque tube. The Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series suspension is equipped with four-way Bilstein dampers for maximum adjustability. Each of them includes a high/low-speed setting in the rebound/compression levels and ride height settings, which is a standard practice among racing cars. Individually adjustable anti-roll bars are also included.
Accurate handling and detailed feedback are achieved via the use of high-performance components in conjunction with the vehicle's overall design. This enables drivers of all ability levels to gain trust in the vehicle immediately.
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The GT R Black's cockpit is the most worrying part of the vehicle. When a carbon-fiber bucket seat confines your arms, it isn't easy to access the controls on the center console, since they are situated too far back. The majority of the switchgear is duplicated on the steering wheel, and the driving position is also excellent.
The use of a fabric door pull has reduced the weight of the doors, but in actuality, others are able to move deeper inside. You still get a boot in the rear, and it's covered with carpet, and it's still spacious enough to hold reasonable quantities of gear. Even if the equipment doesn't include full racing gear like suits, boots, and helmets. You’ll also find yourself squinting beyond the roll cage and spoiler scaffolding to get a clear view of the back of the vehicle.
All aspects of the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series are designed to maximize performance. A substantial portion of the vehicle's excellent driving dynamics is attributed to the use of carbon fiber on the hood and fenders, side sills, trunk lid, and rear bumper. Another significant consequence of the material mix is the lowering of the vehicle's curb weight to 3,086 lb.
Front-wheel downforce is increased by the carbon wing's incorporated louvers on the front axle. The side sills, which have parts of apparent black carbon that segue into vertical blades at both the front and back, substantially contribute to the vehicle's overall airflow. Cooling air vents are also built into the sills to keep the rear brakes from overheating. The Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series' racing DNA can also be seen on the rear bumper, which has a double diffuser and lateral wheel arch air vents.
The exceptional semi-gloss special treatment in MANUFAKTUR Cirrus Silver Magno, combined with design features in red and anthracite, creates a striking visual impression. Additionally, the AMG symbol is incorporated into the top portion of the front fascia, highlighting the model's uniqueness.
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The Black Series and its mutated sibling both represent the peak creativity and craftsmanship of the German automaker and have created a golden era for the 55-year-old AMG series. The Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series shows some serious chops and adds on the insanely well-built characteristics of the Black series. They are no cheap thrill, however. The Black Series starts at around $327,000, and the Track Series has a whopping price tag of $400,000. Additionally, there will only be 55 units of the Mercedes-AMG GT track Series manufactured.
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