The Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series is currently in
testing phase, with reports citing a 2020 launch. However, it seems that the
German firm has already started taking pre-orders for the car that marks the
return of the iconic moniker.
In an Instagram post, an alleged GT R Black Series
customer claims to have been told about the car’s output that’s supposed to be
in excess of 700 HP. He also claims that production will commence in the third
quarter of next year – and he attached the purchase form that’s dated April 23,
2019.
Although this looks legit, we obviously have no way
of verifying its authenticity. If, however, it turns out to be real, then the
GT R Black Series will gun for some of the most established supercars out there
such as the Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S, both of which have 710 hp –
not to mention the 631 hp Lamborghini Huracan Evo.
In theory, modifying the GT R’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo
V8 to develop 700+ hp seems very much doable. Right now, the most powerful
iteration of this engine is found in the 630 hp and 900 Nm unit of the GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe, which needs 3.2 seconds for the 0-100 km/ sprint and maxes out at 315 km/h. With a lower weight
and other enhancements, the GT R Black Series will be quite a performer, even
if it sticks to its four-door sibling’s output.
