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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series

GT3 (2025)Mercedes-Benz
720 hp
Horsepower
1520 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2020
Year

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series (Super Street)

The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is the most extreme road-going version of the AMG GT, turning Mercedes’ front-engined sports coupe into a track-focused weapon with massive aero, big power, and a chassis tuned for serious circuit work.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged AMG V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~720 hp (537 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,200 rpm

  • Transmission: 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

  • Weight: ~1,520 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,570 mm long × 1,975 mm wide × 1,259 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,630 mm

  • Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R performance tires on lightweight forged wheels

  • Brakes: High-performance carbon-ceramic discs with large multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The AMG GT Black Series is a front-engined monster with serious aero grip, delivering a mix of brute-force acceleration and high-speed stability that makes it feel every bit like a road-legal GT racer. It rewards committed driving, especially once the aero starts to load up through fast corners, but it still behaves like a powerful rear-drive coupe — meaning throttle discipline matters if you want to keep the rear in line on corner exit.

Engine & Sound: The hot-V twin-turbo V8 gives the Black Series a deep, aggressive exhaust note with a hard-edged snarl under load and plenty of turbo punch in the midrange. It doesn’t scream like a naturally aspirated car, but it delivers a huge wave of torque that makes every straight feel shorter. In the sim, the sound and response are all about muscular urgency.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent front-end bite for a front-engine car, with strong aero support at speed.

  • Traction: Powerful rear grip on warm tires, but easy to overwhelm if you’re too aggressive with throttle or over-rotate the car on entry.

  • Braking: Very strong stopping power with good pedal confidence, though the car’s weight still needs to be managed on turn-in.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive on fast circuits, with huge acceleration and strong pull all the way through the gears.

Driving Style Tip: Brake in a straight line, be patient at apex, and let the aero platform settle before feeding in power. It shines on fast, flowing tracks where its downforce and V8 torque can really work together.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Black Series is all about intimidation — huge front splitter, towering rear wing, exposed carbon details, and widebody aggression from every angle. In sim, it looks every bit the special-edition halo car, with a menacing presence that stands out instantly on track.

For drivers who want a road car that feels like a factory-built time attack machine, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is an absolute thrill — savage, planted, and deeply rewarding when driven hard.