Mercedes-AMG unveils new GT Black Series prototype on Spanish roads
Mercedes‑AMG has been filming a next‑generation AMG GT Black Series prototype driving on public roads in Spain. The camouflaged test car shows an extreme aerodynamic kit, including a larger front splitter, a vented engine‑cover, side air‑intakes, and a massive rear wing that resembles a "goose‑neck" together with an extended diffuser.
The prototype is powered by a 4.0‑litre V8 twin‑turbo engine; the presence of a hybrid system has not been confirmed and may be omitted to reduce weight. Mercedes says the vehicle will also serve as the homologation model for the upcoming generation of GT3 race cars. The company describes it as the most radical and extreme Black Series model yet, and hints that it could target a Nürburgring lap time below the previous record of 6:48. For comparison, the current GT 63 S E Performance uses a hybrid V8 delivering 816 hp and weighs over 2 100 kg, suggesting the new Black Series may be lighter.
Entities: 4‑liter V8 engine · AMG GT Black Series · Mercedes‑AMG · Mercedes‑AMG GT3 · Mercedes‑Benz · Nürburgring · Spain · V8 engine
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mercedes‑AMG describes the new Black Series as the most radical and extreme model to date. (Company description in the articles.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mercedes‑AMG aims to achieve a Nürburgring lap time below 6:48 minutes with the new Black Series. (Performance target mentioned in the Italian article.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The car will serve as a homologation model for the next generation GT3 race car. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A camouflaged prototype of the new AMG GT Black Series was filmed testing on public roads in Spain. (Video recordings released by media outlets.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mercedes‑AMG is developing a new generation of the AMG GT Black Series. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The powertrain uses a 4.0‑litre V8 engine, as confirmed by the exhaust sound in the video. (Audio evidence reported in the articles.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The prototype is covered in a camouflage foil that hides detailed design elements. (Visual description in the articles.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The prototype includes a large front splitter, vented hood, side exhausts and a massive rear wing (goose‑neck diffuser). (Visual description in the articles.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The car is powered by a 4‑liter V8 engine, confirmed by the exhaust sound captured in the video. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The previous AMG GT Black Series used extensive carbon fibre to reduce weight by 35 kg; the new model may omit hybrid components to further cut weight. (Articles 1 and 3)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The prototype features aggressive aerodynamic elements including a large front splitter, vented hood, side exhaust outlets and a massive rear wing with a goose‑neck design. (All articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mercedes‑AMG has produced only six Black Series models to date, the latest based on the first‑generation AMG GT. (Article 2)