Just 28 examples of the ballistic new 537kW Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series have been secured for Australia, priced from a stunning $796,900.
Despite the price tag, all 28 vehicles have already been sold to Australian buyers who are prepared to part with about $1 million once they tailor the supercar to their individual specification and pay the obligatory on-road costs.
First deliveries will begin from around May 2021 for the sixth model in Mercedes-AMG’s legendary ‘Black Series’, with the latest high-tech track-bred super-coupe fitted standard with the Track Pack that includes a tubular titanium roll cage and four-point seatbelts.
Like all Black Series models that tend to surface every few years, the AMG GT Black has enough pace to challenge some of best GT3-inspired road-legal race cars, such as the circa-$650,000 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and McLaren 765LT, thanks not only to its heavily-modified 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, weight-shedding carbon-fibre elements and race-bred chassis, but a range of adjustable aerodynamic aids.
We’ve driven the German giant-killer on the race track and you can read our in-depth Mercedes-AMG GT Black review here or dive into all the details of the tyre-shredding 2021 AMG GT Black here.
But as a refresher, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is powered by a modified 4.0-litre biturbo petrol V8 that belts out 537kW at 6700-6900rpm and 800Nm across an impressive 2000-6000rpm range.
The GT Black’s V8 engine with its new ‘flat’ crankshaft and more potent turbochargers pumps through a seven-speed AMG dual-clutch transmission, enabling a 0-100km/h sprint of just 3.2 seconds.
And if you keep the throttle pinned, it’ll scorch from 0-200km/h in nine seconds flat.
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tyres designed specifically for the wild AMG coupe ally with enhanced aerodynamic aids inspired by the AMG GT3 race car to provide enhanced grip levels.
AMG has employed a high-performance ceramic brake system for the Black, which uses specialised brake pads and discs along with unique body work and cooling channels designed to enhanced thermal efficiency under extreme duress.
In essence, you get more reliable and more effective stopping power with low fade levels.
The AMG GT Black has also undergone an extreme weight-loss program, with extensive use of carbon-fibre throughout the vehicle, including in drivetrain and chassis as well as major body panels such as the roof, bonnet and tailgate.
Lightweight glass is used for the front and rear windscreens, and light-alloy forged wheels – 19-inch front, 20-inch rear – help reduce unsprung weight as well.
The cockpit features “innovative, coloured display buttons in the V-shaped central console” that allows drivers quick access to the display and adjustment of several crucial features, including the suspension, stability control, transmission settings, the rear aerofoil flap and exhaust system.
The TFT display buttons even have mechanical pressure points, allowing them to be effectively operated even when wearing racing gloves.
Also part of the package is a specially designed steering wheel, light-weight carbon-fibre bucket seats and a 'Supersport' view for the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster featuring a larger central rev counter shift lights.
There’s even a 1000W 11-speaker Burmester sound system for when the V8 isn’t reaching its crescendo, which surely won’t be that often.
Customers will also be able to specify metallic paint with “nano ceramic paint technology or designo magno paintwork”, although AMG Green Hell magno and AMG Magma Beam will cost extra.
Australian-delivered cars come with an AMG indoor car cover, AMG Track Pace data logger and a 75-litre fuel tank.
Like all Mercedes vehicles, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre factory warranty for regular road use…