{"id":463129,"date":"2023-10-19T05:55:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T05:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=463129"},"modified":"2024-12-29T00:01:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T00:01:22","slug":"henry-catchpole-pits-the-sls-amg-black-series-and-amg-gt-black-series-head-to-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/henry-catchpole-pits-the-sls-amg-black-series-and-amg-gt-black-series-head-to-head\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Henry Catchpole Pits The SLS AMG Black Series And AMG GT Black Series Head-To-Head"},"content":{"rendered":"

AMG is in the midst of a major transformation. A decade ago, the SLS Black Series set the stage for this shift, marking a return to AMG’s racing heritage. While legislative changes drove this evolution, the latest AMG GT Black Series fully embraces it, resulting in a very exciting car.<\/p>\n

This transformation is evident from the start. The SLS Black Series<\/a>, launched in 2012 for \u00a3230,000, was a departure from its predecessors. With its massive bonnet and a high-revving 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine producing 622 bhp and 468 lb-ft of torque, it was a dramatic presence on the road. Its gull-wing doors paid homage to the iconic 1952 300 SL race car, while its stiffer chassis, improved dynamics, and precise steering made.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to the latest AMG GT Black Series<\/a>, priced slightly higher, and it exudes even more racing aggression. It boasts an adjustable rear wing, larger grille, race-inspired details, and weight savings. When driven, it maintains the Black Series lineage, offering race car-like responses in Comfort mode and precise handling in Sport Plus mode. The engine may lack the SLS’s emotional, naturally aspirated sound, but it delivers accessible performance.<\/p>\n

See how these two exciting cars from AMG compare against each other in this video provided to us by Hagerty.<\/p>\n