AUTOMOTIVE optimised aluminium counterpart in the AMG GT . As a structural component of the transaxle drivetrain , it creates an extremely flexurally and torsionally stiff connection between the engine and the transmission . It permits a very direct connection of the drivetrain that is favourable to driving dynamics and also plays a role in the vehicle ’ s balanced weight distribution . The drive shaft which rotates inside is also made from light carbon fibre .
Sophisticated aerodynamics for incredibly high driving dynamics
The sophisticated aerodynamics not only make a significant contribution to high driving dynamics and stability on fast circuits . As with the AMG GT R and AMG GT R PRO , aerodynamics experts and designers have worked in close collaboration , as ‘ form follows function ’ applies more than ever in the case of the Black Series .
The similarity to the AMG GT3 and AMG GT4 racing cars is visually and technically stronger than before . It starts already with the new , significantly larger radiator air inlet , which stems directly from the AMG GT3 racing car . The radiator trim has vertical struts in dark chrome , because now that the wheel arch coolers are also fed with air directly via the central inlet , there is no need for the two additional outer air inlets in the front apron . Sickle-shaped flics optimise the flow of air here , which not only increases downforce at the front axle , but also improves brake cooling . The ‘ air curtains ’ control and direct the flow towards the wheels . Together with the flics in front of the wheels , this serves to reduce the drag coefficient and increase downforce . The new design language therefore combines maximum cool air efficiency with lower air resistance and an increased level of downforce at the front .
The carbon-fibre front splitter has two manually adjustable settings ( Street and Race – Race exclusively for use on racetracks ) and can therefore be adapted to meet various track requirements . When extended forward ( Race position ), a front diffuser in the shape of a reversed wing profile is then created under the front section . Depending on the driving speed , this element is lowered even further by the rising negative pressure , which significantly accelerates the air flow on the underbody , creating a ‘ Venturi effect ’, which also draws the car closer to the road and increases downforce on the front axle . The driver can feel the benefits in the steering : The Black Series can be steered even more precisely when cornering at high speed and exhibits even better directional stability . Especially during fast cornering and under high lateral acceleration , the vehicle delivers an agile response with clear steering wheel feedback – while remaining easily controllable at all times . If the front diffuser is in the Race position , the downforce at the rear axle can also be increased further by the new rear aerofoil concept .
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