Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series vs Porsche 911 GT2 RS — Nurburgring Kings Clash in FH6
Both held the Nurburgring production car lap record. Both are twin-turbo monsters wearing German badges. The AMG GT Black Series brings 720hp from a front-mounted flat-plane crank V8. The 911 GT2 RS counters with 700hp hanging off the rear axle from a twin-turbo flat-six. In FH6's S2 class, these two represent the absolute peak of street-legal track performance.
This comparison is personal for me. I've spent hours in both cars, on the same tracks, chasing the same tenths. What makes it fascinating is that they achieve similar lap times through completely opposite engineering philosophies. The AMG is front-mid-engine with a transaxle, aero bits that look like they were stolen from a GT3 race car, and a V8 that revs like it's angry. The GT2 RS is rear-engine, RWD only, and relies on Porsche's black magic suspension geometry to put power down where physics says it shouldn't work. Both are incredible. Only one can be faster.
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series — Front-Engine Fury
The most extreme AMG ever built — flat-plane crank V8, active aero, zero compromise.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 9.0 |
| Handling | 9.2 |
| Acceleration | 9.1 |
| Launch | 8.8 |
| Braking | 9.3 |
| PI (Stock) | 930 |
Pros
- Downforce is absurd — sticks to the road like glue in fast sweepers
- Front-mid-engine layout gives progressive, catchable oversteer
- Braking performance is among the best in S2 class
Cons
- Heavy for a track car — you feel the mass in tight chicanes
- Front tires take a beating on long stints
- Engine sounds muffled compared to the naturally aspirated AMGs
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Road Racing (S2) | S-Tier |
| Speed Zones | S-Tier |
| Street Scene | A-Tier |
Porsche 911 GT2 RS — Rear-Engine Rocket
700 horsepower, 1470 kg, rear-engine RWD — Porsche's most dangerous 911.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 9.1 |
| Handling | 9.4 |
| Acceleration | 9.2 |
| Launch | 9.0 |
| Braking | 9.2 |
| PI (Stock) | 935 |
Pros
- Lighter than the AMG — by enough that you feel it everywhere
- Rear-engine traction out of slow corners is physics-defying
- Throttle steering is sublime once you learn the rhythm
Cons
- Lift-off oversteer will kill you if you're not smooth
- Requires more skill — harder to drive fast consistently
- Dangerous in FH6's wet weather without AWD swap
Best Events
| Event Type | Rating |
|---|---|
| Road Racing (S2) | S-Tier |
| Speed Zones | S-Tier |
| Drift Zones | A-Tier |
Head-to-Head
| Spec | AMG GT Black Series | 911 GT2 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Handling | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Acceleration | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| PI (Stock) | 930 | 935 |
Verdict
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the faster car in FH6 — by a small but measurable margin. It's lighter, has better traction out of slow corners, and the rear-engine layout gives it a rotation advantage that the AMG can't match. But the GT2 RS is also harder to drive. The AMG GT Black Series is more forgiving, easier to push to the limit, and honestly more fun for most players. If you're chasing leaderboard times, get the Porsche. If you want a car that makes you feel like a hero without requiring perfect inputs every corner, get the AMG. Both are absolutely top-tier S2 machines and you can't go wrong with either one.
How to Get Each
AMG GT Black Series: 350,000 CR. Expensive but worth it.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS: 320,000 CR. Slightly cheaper, slightly faster.