Mercedes-AMG GT Black Sequence to characteristic new model of AMG V-Eight
AMG is engaged on a brand new engine for the most popular of its scorching AMG GT fashions, the 2021 Black Sequence. With the automotive considered simply across the nook, AMG is beginning to let slip a few of its secrets and techniques.
In an interview with Wheels revealed on Tuesday, AMG chief Tobias Moers outlined a few of the particulars of the V-Eight that can sit below the hood. Whereas earlier rumors steered that the powerplant may get some electrical assist, Moers hinted as a substitute that it’s going to make massive energy with the assistance of excellent, old style tuning quite than electrification.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Sequence – Picture through S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
The “base” AMG GT already packs a wholesome 469 horsepower due to its twin-turbocharged four.Zero-liter V-Eight, however rumors are the GT Black Sequence’ even-hotter tune may produce greater than 700, placing it in such lofty firm because the McLaren 720S and Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
Not content material with that tease, Moers additionally revealed that the Black Sequence is not going to be the final of the purely gasoline-powered AMG GT fashions, promising that whereas it might develop into a narrower area of interest of the corporate’s product line as electrical AMGs coming into focus, there’s nonetheless a future for ICE.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Sequence – Picture through S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
As with all of its Black Sequence vehicles, we anticipate AMG will convey a wholesome dose of upgrades to the 2021 AMG GT, together with weight-reducing supplies, a track-oriented suspension, over-the-top aero and, after all, some visible flash to enrich the substance.
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Sequence is due in 2020, so we must always see what Affalterbach’s best have in retailer for us a while earlier than the center of subsequent 12 months.
