The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (C190) is a high-performance, track-focused variant of the GT developed and manufactured by Mercedes-AMG.
It was first shown by Mercedes-Benz on July 14, 2020 with a premiere trailer posted on their YouTube channel[2], just over six since following the reveal of the GT on April 16, 2014.
Although fitted with the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the other GT models - the GT C, GT S, and GT R - it is fitted with a flat-place crankshaft for the Black Series, instead of a cross-plane, allowing two cylinders to fire at the same time for better efficiency, and is also fitted with larger turbochargers from the GT 4 Door Coupé, all of which results in an engine producing 720 bhp (537 kW) and 590 ft·lb (800 N·m).
Alongside the improved engine, the aerodynamic changes to the bodywork were designed by the team behind the GT3 race car, and combined with a 35 kg (77 lbs) reducing in weight over the GT R, improves grip at high-speed.
The Black Series includes carbon ceramic brakes, 10 spoke forged wheels, and Recaro carbon-fibre bucket seats. An optional "AMG Track Package" with an integrated titanium roll cage and a fire extinguisher, although the package is not offered in the United States, Canada, or China as models offered in those regions are fitted with AMG Performance seats.
Games[]
Need for Speed: No Limits[]
The GT Black Series appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the Doppelgänger update in the "Doppelgänger" special event that took place from October 24, 2022 at 17:00 (PST) to November 14, 2022 at 17:00 (PST).
Stock
The GT Black Series is a super class car that requires 60 epic blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
- "Doppelgänger" event
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 Super
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4,575 | 5,700 | 5,240 | 667 | 
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  x60 Epic Blueprints
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8,411 | 10,355 | 9,571 | 978 |
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Stage Upgrades
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The GT Black Series (2020) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[3][4]
Stock
The stock GT Black Series can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $246,500 and has a Tier S 325 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player beating Qualifier 3 at the end of Week 3 and reaching Sunday, Week 4.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player selecting their starter vehicle.
Custom - "Palace"
The GT Black Series - "Palace" is an epic rated custom vehicle included with the Palace Edition release of Need for Speed: Unbound.
It can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $275,000 and has a Tier S 321 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player beating Qualifier 3 at the end of Week 3 and reaching Sunday, Week 4.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player selecting their starter vehicle.
Trivia[]
- In all of its appearances, it is fitted with the AMG Track Package.
- In Need for Speed: Unbound, it is listed as a 2020 manufacture year.
- In Need for Speed: Unbound, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series "Palace" Edition is inspired by the AMG x Palace Skateboards collaboration, based on the Haupt Racing Team's AMG GT3 used in the 2021 ADAC Total 24 Hours of Nürburgring.[5]
Gallery[]
"Doppelgänger"
(Promotional Image)
"Doppelgänger"
(Android/iOS)
(Promotional Image)
Stock
Custom - "Palace"
References[]
- ↑ Website: automobile-catalog.com (2021) 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. Available at: https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2021/2968985/mercedes-amg_gt_black_series.html
- ↑ Youtube: Mercedes-Benz (2020) The New Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series: World Premiere | Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWH0eNAf8ew
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
- ↑ Website: Hypebeast (2021) Palace and Mercedes-AMG Link up for Collaborative Car and Capsule. Available at: https://hypebeast.com/2021/5/palace-mercedes-amg-gt-3-livery-apparel-collection-first-look
| Mercedes | |
|---|---|
| 190 | E 2.5-16 '88 (W201) · E 2.5-16 Evolution II '90 (W201) |
| 300 | SL '54 (W198) |
| A | 45 4MATIC '16 (W176) · 45 S 4MATIC+ '20 (W177) |
| C | 63 AMG Cabriolet '18 (A205) · 63 AMG Coupé '18 (C205) · 63 AMG Coupé Black Series '12 (C204) · 63 AMG S Coupé '16 (C205) · 63 AMG S Coupé '19 (C205) |
| CL | 55 AMG '00 (W215) |
| CLK | 500 '04 (C209) · GTR '97 (GT1) |
| CLS | 63 AMG '06 (W219) |
| E | 320 4MATIC '01 (W210) |
| EQS | 580 4MATIC '22 (V297) |
| G | 500 '12 (W463) · 63 AMG '17 (W463) · Ener-G-Force '12 (Concept) |
| GLA | 45 AMG '14 (X156) |
| GLE | 63 AMG '16 (W166) |
| GT | Black Series '21 (C190) · Coupé '15 (C190) · R '17 (C190) · S '19 (C190) · S Roadster '19 (R190) |
| S | 680 4MATIC (Z223) |
| SL | 500 '97 (R129) · 500 '04 (R230) · 600 '97 (R129) · 65 AMG '03 (R230) · 65 AMG Black Series '09 (R230) |
| SLK | 230 Kompressor '99 (R170) · 55 AMG '16 (R172) |
| SLS | AMG '10 (C197) · AMG Black Series '14 (C197) |
| SLR | 722 Edition '06 (C199) · 722 S '09 (R199) · Coupé '04 (C199) · Stirling Moss Edition '09 (Z199) |
| Unimog | Unimog '80 (U 404 S) |