2027 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series: The Most Extreme Black Series Yet

Mercedes-AMG is prepping its seventh Black Series model, and this time it's not just about a meaner GT Coupe. The 2027 AMG GT Black Series is being developed alongside the GT3 race car—by the same team, on the same technical platform, and with shared aerodynamic principles.

Mercedes-AMG boss Michael Schiebe stated outright that they are developing the most extreme Black Series in history and simultaneously aiming to create the next record-holder in motorsport with the future GT3.

This marks an important turn for AMG. Previously, Black Series models were road cars inspired by racing; now it seems the race car is simply being forced to get a license plate.

Prototypes have already revealed a lot of details. The car gets a massive hood, active louvres above the front fenders in the style of the AMG One, a huge rear diffuser, and a large swan-neck rear wing with a movable DRS-like section. The exhaust outlets have been moved to the sides, freeing up space for such an aggressive diffuser.

The most striking detail is the tires. Based on images, the prototypes may use extremely wide Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R—approximately 325 mm at the front and 355 mm at the rear. If these sizes make it to the production car, it would offer almost race-level mechanical grip for a road coupe. The previous AMG GT Black Series already produced 400 kg of downforce at 250 km/h, and the new generation is expected to see a significant increase thanks to the underbody, diffuser, and active wing. However, Mercedes-AMG has not yet released official figures.

Under the hood, a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 is expected. The old GT Black Series had 730 hp, so it's logical to expect more from the new version, but official power has not been announced. Some speculation about mild hybrid assistance seems plausible given future hybrid competitors, but there is no official confirmation.

The backdrop is clear: the AMG One holds the Nürburgring record for road cars with a time of 6:29.090, but the Ford Mustang GTD Competition and Porsche 911 GT2 RS with the Manthey kit are dangerously close. The old GT Black Series lapped in 6:48.047—fast, but the new car looks like Affalterbach wants to leave that number in the past.

The premiere is expected next summer alongside the GT3 race car. And if AMG truly gives the road car more freedom than the race version with its regulations, the Black Series could become a rare case where a license plate is not a restriction but an advantage.