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Categories: TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series prototype testing in Spain

Entities: Spain · Mercedes-AMG GT · V8 engine · Mercedes-Benz · Mercedes‑AMG

Overview

On 26 July 2026 a camouflaged Mercedes‑AMG GT prototype caught fire during a hot‑weather test in the Sierra Nevada mountains, destroying the rear of the car. No one was injured and the cause was not confirmed, though the hybrid power‑train and battery pack were noted as possible factors.

Two days later, on 28 July 2026, a second camouflaged AMG GT Black Series prototype was photographed driving on public roads in Spain. The car sported a pronounced front splitter, a vented engine cover, large side‑exit exhausts and a massive “goose‑neck” rear wing, and its V8 twin‑turbo engine was audible from the exhaust note. Mercedes‑AMG indicated the model will serve as the homologation vehicle for the upcoming GT3 race car and may omit hybrid components to save weight.

Later on the same day, Mercedes‑AMG filmed the Black Series prototype on Spanish roads, highlighting an even more extreme aerodynamic package that includes an enlarged front splitter, side air‑intakes and an extended diffuser. The car is powered by a 4.0‑litre V8 twin‑turbo; a hybrid system has not been confirmed and could be left out to reduce mass. The manufacturer suggested the prototype could target a Nürburgring lap time below the current record of 6:48, and noted that the existing GT 63 S E‑Performance hybrid V8 weighs over 2 100 kg, implying the new Black Series will be considerably lighter.

These developments show Mercedes‑AMG persisting with public‑road testing and refinement of its next‑generation GT models despite the earlier fire, advancing both design details and performance ambitions for road and race variants.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Mercedes‑AMG is developing a new generation of the AMG GT Black Series. (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] 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 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 car will serve as a homologation model for the next generation GT3 race car. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The prototype is covered in a camouflage foil that hides detailed design elements. (Visual description in the articles.)
[● 3 SOURCES] A prototype of the new AMG GT Black Series was filmed on public roads in Spain. (All articles)
[● 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)
[● 3 SOURCES] The car is powered by a 4‑liter V8 engine, confirmed by the exhaust sound captured in the video. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The new model will serve as the homologation vehicle for the next‑generation Mercedes‑AMG GT3 racing car. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Mercedes‑AMG is testing a new generation AMG GT Black Series prototype on public roads in Spain. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The prototype features an aggressive aerodynamic package with a large front splitter, vented bonnet, side vents, and a massive rear wing and diffuser. (All articles)

Timeline

1 day ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Mercedes-AMG unveils new GT Black Series prototype on Spanish roads
Mercedes‑AMG test‑drives the next‑gen AMG GT Black Series in Spain, featuring an aggressive aero kit, a 4.0 L V8, and serving as homologation for a future GT3 car.
4 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Mercedes-AMG GT prototype burns out during hot‑weather test in Spain
A Mercedes‑AMG GT prototype burned completely during a hot‑weather test in Spain’s Sierra Nevada; no injuries occurred and the cause remains unconfirmed, with speculation about a hybrid battery.

Sources

congnghe.vn · focus-news.bg · index.hr · m.autopro.com.vn · motorbox.com

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