• we spied the upcoming mercedes-amg gt black series testing on the nürburgring, and it has an absurdly large rear wing.
• we expect that it'll be powered by a new version of amg's twin-turbo v-8 producing upward of 700 horsepower.
• black series cars are the top-of-the-line amg models, so expect the gt black series to cost well over the gt r pro's $200,645 starting price.

mercedes-amg has taken its gt sports car to new heights two times already, first with the gt r, and second with the even more track-focused gt r pro. amg is back at it again, making the gt even more badass for a third time with the gt black series, and we spied it testing at the nürburgring with a seriously huge wing.

the mercedes-amg gt r holds a spot in the top 10 on our all-time lightning lap leaderboard, where we lapped it around virginia international raceway's grand course in 2:43.4. the gt black series is going to be even more insane than both existing gt rs, though. we expect that it'll be powered by a new version of amg's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter v-8 producing upward of 700 horsepower. currently, the 4.0-liter makes 577 horsepower in both the gt r and gt r pro models.

black series models are the top-dog amgs, and the gt in these spy photos definitely looks the part. it has a larger, lower front grille and more aggressive aero, including a larger hood vent and rear diffuser. and you can't miss that insanely large rear wing. you thought the gt r pro was aggressive? try again.

expect to hear more about the mercedes-amg gt black series by the end of this year. since it'll be the top-of-the-line gt model and the send-off for the rear-wheel-drive sports car, expect it to cost well over the gt r pro's $200,645 starting price.