Such a concept gives AMG’s models a real bespoke feel and connects the customer to the builder of the machine itself. Yet while AMG manufactures its own electric powertrains, this is a much more ‘hands-off’ process, so with that in mind, how will the same spirit be kept alive?

“The personal relationship between the buyer and builder in the car is a signature element of AMG, so we’ll definitely continue with that into the electric era,” Schiebe explained. “There will definitely be something which is to do with craftsmanship and the attention someone pays to a specific car that won’t just be a marketing activity.”

Is this simply PR talk? Only time will tell, but it’s fair to say that AMG has quite the task ahead of it in keeping alive the sonorous sounds and deft dynamics that its vehicles are famous for.

Next year we’ll get our true first glimpse of what the future of AMG will look like when the covers are finally pulled off the production-ready AMG XX, complete with all of its so-called “trigger points”. Then and only then will we see if ‘rock n’ roll’ engineering’s transition from acoustic to electric will continue to strike a chord for driving enthusiasts.

What is Mercedes-AMG Black Series?

How to refocus the focused and high-performance? That was the quandary facing AMG in the mid-2000s when it launched its Design Studio with the aim of building low-production, track-focused versions of its existing line-up.

Thus the Black Series of cars were born, starting off with the SLK Black Series in 2007, followed by the CLK 63 Black Series that same year and the C 63 Black Series in 2011. Perhaps most ludicrous were the SL 65 Black Series and SLS Black Series; the former got a bespoke fixed-roof wide body and a V12 engine, while the SLS in essence acted as a road-going race car.

That hardcore Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series continued that notion in 2020. While the Mk3 AMG GT Black Series is yet to be fully revealed, AMG has teased a more extreme variant.

“We have had a huge success with Black Series models and everyone I speak to, their second question after ‘One Man, One Engine’ is about Black Series,” AMG boss Michael Schiebe said. “When we develop these cars, we always have to do something extraordinary and push the limits. I would just say be patient for a little while. It’s coming and you’ll learn more soon.”

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