2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
The Chattanooga Auction 2024
The Retro Motors Collection
Chassis No. W1KYJ8BA7MA041963
In 2020, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the GT Black Series, the culmination of almost a decade of performance road car development that began with the SLS AMG of 2011. The latest installment in the hallowed Black Series, it boasted the most powerful AMG V8 series engine ever conceived, a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, generating an outlandish 720 horsepower. This innovative engine design allowed for more responsive throttle action and elevated power output compared to its predecessors, evidenced by the Black Series' 3.1-second sprint to 60 mph and top speed of 202 mph. Power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a modified seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, honed for circuit use.
Drawing heavily from AMG's GT3 and GT4 racing cars, the Black Series featured a bevy of cutting-edge aerodynamic elements and extensive carbon fiber application. The front was dominated by a massive radiator inlet, semicircular flics, and “air curtains” to optimize airflow, increase downforce, and improve cooling. A carbon-fiber front splitter with adjustable settings (Street and Race) allowed for track-specific customization. The carbon-fiber hood incorporated two large exhaust air outlets, enhancing downforce and reducing air resistance. A standout feature was the two-stage rear spoiler concept with carbon fiber blades. The upper blade included an electronically adjustable flap that could change position by 20 degrees based on speed and driving mode to optimize downforce or minimize drag. At 155 mph, the vehicle generated a staggering 882 pounds of downforce.
The GT Black Series was engineered with unparalleled versatility, featuring a suite of adjustable suspension and traction control systems that allowed it to adapt seamlessly to a wide range of track surfaces and conditions. The suspension employed a coil-over configuration with adjustable spring preload, combined with the AMG Ride Control adaptive damping system. This setup offered three modes: Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus, with the latter automatically adapting to track surface quality. This, paired with the AMG Traction Control system offering nine levels of rear-axle slip adjustment, allowed drivers to fine-tune the car's behavior on track without ESP intervention, similar to GT3 race cars.
As a worthy addition to the AMG Black Series lineage, the GT Black Series represented the ultimate expression of AMG's performance capabilities in a road-legal vehicle. This GT Black Series is finished in Manufaktur Diamond White Metallic over a DINAMICA suede and Nappa leather cockpit. The striking exterior is further protected by a full paint protection film, ensuring the preservation of its immaculate finish. Additional options specified by the original owner included a Burmester surround sound system, keyless-go package, mirror package, AMG illuminated door sills, lane tracking package, and more. Showing a mere 296 miles from new, this immaculate, showroom-fresh Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series presents an exceptional opportunity for the discerning collector to acquire the pinnacle of AMG's road-going technology.
This GT Black Series pushes the boundaries of what's achievable in a track-focused, road-legal sports car, embodying the brand's unwavering commitment to transferring racing technology into production vehicles. For the serious enthusiast or collector of Mercedes-AMG performance, this GT Black Series offers a rare chance to own a virtually new example of the ultimate AMG GT variant.