When Mercedes-AMG launched the GT again in 2015, the high-performance coupe had “solely” 456 horsepower on faucet. Output grew with subsequent hotter derivatives, culminating with the 720-hp Black Collection launched final yr. The vary topper switched the 4.0-liter’s crank from a cross-plane to a flat-plane for further low-end torque and gained bigger turbochargers.
Quick ahead to at present, put together to satisfy the 1,111-hp Black Collection. With roughly two and a half instances extra energy than the unique, six-year-old AMG GT, the supercar tuned in Germany by aftermarket specialist Opus is much more highly effective than the AMG One hypercar. As if the horsepower quantity isn’t intimidating sufficient, the automobile stays rear-wheel drive.
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There’s additionally a lesser improve program that bumps output to a Bugatti Veyron-matching 1,001 hp, together with extra inexpensive entry-level packages that supply 920 hp and 825 hp. The latter consists purely of a software program remap for the V8, whereas the others include modified turbochargers, cast pistons, beefier connecting rods, and a customized gas system. The seven-speed, dual-clutch automated transmission can also be bolstered to deal with the added grunt.
A bespoke exhaust system has additionally been developed, taking out the particulate filter within the course of. Meaning it isn’t road-legal in Europe, however you should utilize it on race tracks in addition to outdoors of the Previous Continent. It delivers a meaner soundtrack or you may follow the usual setup and simply add an digital flap management system to remotely alter the noise generated by the V8. Extremely-light wheels and a few aero enhancements spherical off the adjustments.
If you happen to’re frightened this a lot energy is a bit too harmful for a RWD automobile, the tuner will electronically restrict torque to the “naked minimal” for optimum traction and drivetrain longevity. As well as, Opus mentions the immense energy produced by the V8 is delivered in a linear curve just like a naturally aspirated engine.
The tuner can have the Binary Editions of its amped-up Black Collection, those with 1,001 hp and 1,111 hp, will go on sale this June. In the meantime, the efficiency kits with 825 hp and 920 hp can be obtainable by mid-April.
