The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

MERCEDES AMG GT BLACK SERIES bitecars A LEGEND IN ITS OWN TIME D esigned with the most potent AMG V8 series engine of all time, the most expressive design, the most elaborate aerodynamics and the most distinctive driving dynam- ics, the Affalterbach designers at Mercedes-AMG have pulled out all the stops with the artistic vehicle design of the latest GT Black Series. This new super sports car embodies the brand's rich tradition in motorsport and its many years of expertise in developing complete vehicles that impress every respect. Since 2006, the Black Series has been synonymous with a spe- cial type of uncompromisingly sporty car, with an expressive design and the most consistent technology that has transformed it from motorsport to series production with ease. Tradition- ally a racetrack vehicle, now approved for the open road, the Black Series represents a new highlight as the most powerful Mercedes-AMG with a V8 series engine. The 2020 GT Black Series is the sixth model of its kind from Mercedes-AMG; the first was the SLK 55 Black Series unveiled in 2006, and the most recent was the SLS Black Series in 2013. What Drives This Power Model? The powerhouse inside this dynamic model is a 4.0-litre bi-tur- bo V8 engine with a ‘flat’ crankshaft combined with active aer- odynamics and a design that stems directly from the current AMG GT3 racing car. It achieves 537 kW (730 hp) at 6,700- 6,900 rpm and delivers a maximum torque of 800 Nm at 2,000- 6,000 rpm. Thanks to its robust engine, the two-door model has an entirely independent character that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph. Power is also transmitted to the rear wheels through the sev- en-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G dual-clutch transmis-