Mercedes-Benz is hunting for Nürburgring records. The automaker recently claimed a Nordschleife title with its four-door GT63 S as the quickest "luxury class" vehicle, though it's certainly a vague grab at glory since the four-door Jaguar XE Project 8 is still quicker. However, there's nothing vague about this latest record which crowns the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series as the ultimate 'Ring king for production cars.

Admittedly, it's a close margin. The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ ran 6:44.97 for its record run in late 2018. The new AMG GT Black Series went 6:43.61 – a difference of just 1.36 seconds but still more than enough to garner an overall production car record. And the car is indeed production-spec without any special tweaks that Black Series owners can't do themselves.

That's notable, because the AMG GT Black Series offers prolific settings for the suspension. To make this run, Mercedes-AMG engineers dialed in the adjustable coilovers with a 0.2-inch drop in the front and 0.1 inches as the back. 3.8 degrees of negative camber was set at the front with 3.0 degrees at the back, and the adjustable sway bars were set for the hardest settings. Additionally, the driver made use of AMG's nine-stage traction control settings, switching between the sixth and seventh positions depending on the section of the track. Yes, some people might say electronic assist is cheating, but it's part of the production car.

As for tires, the record run was made using Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 MO tires, which are standard equipment for the Black Series. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine was also completely stock, though with 720 horsepower (530 kilowatts) going to the rear tires, the Black Series definitely isn't hurting for power. Interestingly, the mightly Merc has a listed top speed of 202 mph but settings of the aero package kept the maximum speed on the Nordschleife's massive Döttinger Höhe straight to "well over 186 mph." Obviously some flat-out speed was traded for grip in high-speed corners.

The record is even more impressive when you consider the AMG GT's front-engine architecture. In this case, the Black Series is punching way above its category in a sea of mid- and rear-engined competitors. It's the only front-engined production car to break the six-minute barrier, besting the Dodge Viper ACR and its 7:01 time by nearly 20 seconds.

https://www.motor1.com/news/454953/mercedes-amg-gt-black-nurburgring-record/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWaz9HVgDeY

It's absolutely incredible what Mercedes did with this car. Getting a front-engined car to hold the 'Ring lap record is almost ridiculous, especially ahead of track monsters like the Lamborghini SVJ and Porsche GT2 RS.

Hopefully, Mclaren does an official run with the new 765LT. But Mclaren doesn't seem to be concerned with things like this, just like Ferrari.

It's amazing that Mercedes-AMG has gone from only making luxury cruisers with big, brutal engines to being able to make a track-focused killer like this. Especially one that's front-engined.

Nurey will come and haunt this thread with a Nissan gtr.

mejai:
Nurey will come and haunt this thread with a Nissan gtr.

Something that the AMG GTR Pro smashed two years ago.

The R35 is too heavy and way too old at this point. An R36 will be more competitive, but I doubt we'll get one anytime soon.

Funny thing, you can see the driver taking corners at like 100km/h in one of the best-handling cars in the world.

Meanwhile our resident Nairaland clowns will tell us that they take corners at 140km/h in their 2003 C Class.

HeavenlyBang:
Funny thing, you can see the driver taking corners at like 100km/h in one of the best-handling cars in the world.

Meanwhile our resident Nairaland clowns will tell us that they take corners at 140km/h in their 2003 C Class.

no be everything a palmwine tapper see for up, he dey talk.
There are some statements people will make, to take it back wen corrected won't be easier for them. Taking corners @140km/h with such a car is defying physics.
And he was insisting!

mejai:


no be everything a palmwine tapper see for up, he dey talk.
There are some statements people will make, to take it back wen corrected won't be easier for them. Taking corners @140km/h with such a car is defying physics.
And he was insisting!

My brother.
Very good way to kill yourself.

HeavenlyBang:
Funny thing, you can see the driver taking corners at like 100km/h in one of the best-handling cars in the world.

Meanwhile our resident Nairaland clowns will tell us that they take corners at 140km/h in their 2003 C Class.

Off your mic. Off your mic.

HeavenlyBang:
Funny thing, you can see the driver taking corners at like 100km/h in one of the best-handling cars in the world.

Meanwhile our resident Nairaland clowns will tell us that they take corners at 140km/h in their 2003 C Class.

I saw him taking on curves at over 200km/h but at some bends he dialled down to below hundred... Either ways I give thumbs up to the engineers. They are so crazy these days they have front wheel hot hatches doing drifts and power slides.

What is left is the cash to buy these rides because they come really expensive these days. 70,000 quid and going up.

laivwire:

I saw him taking on curves at over 200km/h but at some bends he dialled down to below hundred... Either ways I give thumbs up to the engineers. They are so crazy these days they have front wheel hot hatches doing drifts and power slides.

What is left is the cash to buy these rides because they come really expensive these days. 70,000 quid and going up.

Just buy a 6th gen Camaro SS 1LE for like 30k. It's the best bargain track monster around. Keeps up with cars like the Porsche GT3 RS around track.

What GM did with that platform is nothing short of magical.

HeavenlyBang:
Mercedes-Benz is hunting for Nürburgring records. The automaker recently claimed a Nordschleife title with its four-door GT63 S as the quickest "luxury class" vehicle, though it's certainly a vague grab at glory since the four-door Jaguar XE Project 8 is still quicker. However, there's nothing vague about this latest record which crowns the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series as the ultimate 'Ring king for production cars.

Admittedly, it's a close margin. The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ ran 6:44.97 for its record run in late 2018. The new AMG GT Black Series went 6:43.61 – a difference of just 1.36 seconds but still more than enough to garner an overall production car record. And the car is indeed production-spec without any special tweaks that Black Series owners can't do themselves.

That's notable, because the AMG GT Black Series offers prolific settings for the suspension. To make this run, Mercedes-AMG engineers dialed in the adjustable coilovers with a 0.2-inch drop in the front and 0.1 inches as the back. 3.8 degrees of negative camber was set at the front with 3.0 degrees at the back, and the adjustable sway bars were set for the hardest settings. Additionally, the driver made use of AMG's nine-stage traction control settings, switching between the sixth and seventh positions depending on the section of the track. Yes, some people might say electronic assist is cheating, but it's part of the production car.

As for tires, the record run was made using Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 MO tires, which are standard equipment for the Black Series. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine was also completely stock, though with 720 horsepower (530 kilowatts) going to the rear tires, the Black Series definitely isn't hurting for power. Interestingly, the mightly Merc has a listed top speed of 202 mph but settings of the aero package kept the maximum speed on the Nordschleife's massive Döttinger Höhe straight to "well over 186 mph." Obviously some flat-out speed was traded for grip in high-speed corners.

The record is even more impressive when you consider the AMG GT's front-engine architecture. In this case, the Black Series is punching way above its category in a sea of mid- and rear-engined competitors. It's the only front-engined production car to break the six-minute barrier, besting the Dodge Viper ACR and its 7:01 time by nearly 20 seconds.

https://www.motor1.com/news/454953/mercedes-amg-gt-black-nurburgring-record/

Hello,
I called your line today while back.
Please I intend buying a clean titled 2008 Mercedes benz ml350 tokunbo standard. Is it a good buy...any pointers in the course of purchase will be appreciated immensely.
Thank you.
Laolu

laluski:


Hello,
I called your line today while back.
Please I intend buying a clean titled 2008 Mercedes benz ml350 tokunbo standard. Is it a good buy...any pointers in the course of purchase will be appreciated immensely.
Thank you.
Laolu

Toks standard or toks?

HeavenlyBang:


Toks standard or toks?

Toks standard with low mileage

laluski:


Toks standard with low mileage

You should be fine. Just get it checked out by a competent technician.