The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Collection is a beast already as it’s. However a tuning home received extra 1,000 horsepower from its 4.0-liter V8. How is that even doable?
Mercedes-AMG revealed the GT in September 2014. Again then the usual variant got here with 462 horsepower, whereas the S obtained 510. The figures have modified alongside the years, with the top-of-the-range mannequin, the Black Collection, unveiled final 12 months, going as excessive as 730 horsepower and 800 Nm.
But there’s a tuning home that considers that there’s nonetheless extra to get from that 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine. They didn’t simply thought of it, truly, however carried out it. That is how the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Collection now seems to churn out 1,111 horsepower.
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Collection with that a lot energy, however nonetheless with rear-wheel drive
It’s the creation of aftermarket consultants from Opus. And the output that the Black Collection obtained is much from the unique variant, however near the output that the Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar will probably be coming with. As scary as it might appear, the Black Collection stays a rear-wheel drive. Opus although did restrict the torque to maintain the automotive controllable on tarmac.
Software program remapping, modified turbochargers, solid pistons, stronger connecting rods and a custom-made gasoline system are a part of the menu. The tuning consultants additionally labored on the transmission to make it able to steering extra output to the rear axle.
The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Collection additionally received a bespoke exhaust system. It additionally dropped the particulate filter, a selection that makes it unattainable to drive on public roads in Europe. That leaves it although for the racetrack. The transfer additionally gives it with an exhilarating soundtrack.
The design of the automotive is complemented with a collection of aero tweaks and it now runs on ultra-light wheels.
Opus is constructing 1,001 and 1,111 horsepower variants. However extra home ones, with “solely” 825 and 920 horsepower, will probably be obtainable beginning subsequent month.
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