Mercedes has unveiled its most powerful production car ever – the AMG-GT 4-Door Coupé delivers a massive 1,169 horsepower from its all-electric powertrain.
The super saloon goes on sale in the UK this September with a starting price of £150,000. The flagship GT 63 model leads the lineup with record-breaking performance figures.
Mercedes’s tri-motor setup generates 1,169 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque in the range-topping GT 63. That power launches the car from 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds.
The AMG-GT EV reaches a top speed of 186mph – putting it directly against the Lotus Emeya and Porsche Taycan in the electric performance car segment.
Revolutionary Motor Technology
The AMG-GT EV’s three electric motors represent a major breakthrough for Mercedes. AMG developed them with Yasa, the Oxford-based motor specialist Mercedes owns, and the AMG High Performance Power division in Brixworth.
These axial-flux motors work completely differently than Mercedes’s current radial-flux units. The electromagnetic flow runs parallel to the motor shaft instead of perpendicular – creating a much more compact, disc-shaped design.
Each rear motor measures just 80mm wide. The front motor is approximately 90mm across.
The setup delivers fully-variable all-wheel drive with torque vectoring across the rear axle – meaning the car can send different amounts of power to each rear wheel for better handling.
Mercedes also offers an entry-level GT 55 model with 816 horsepower and 1,328 lb-ft of torque.
Next-Generation Charging Speed
Both AMG-GT variants use the same 106kWh battery pack. The more efficient GT 55 delivers up to 432 miles of range on a single charge.
The AMG-GT 4-Door Coupé rides on Mercedes’s brand-new AMG.EA platform. AMG’s engineering team in Affalterbach, Germany developed the dedicated electric architecture from scratch.
The platform’s 800-volt electrical system supports charging speeds over 600kW.
That translates to adding 286 miles of range in about 10 minutes at compatible charging stations.
Simulated V8 Experience
Mercedes focused heavily on driver engagement for its electric flagship. The car generates a synthesized V8 engine sound paired with haptic feedback through the seats.
Engineers added a simulated gearbox that replicates the feel of a traditional AMG engine. The system creates artificial gear shifts and engine braking sensations.
The AMG Race Engineer system manages all chassis and powertrain functions – integrating motor control, braking, and suspension adjustments.
Inside, the cabin features carbon fiber, metal, and leather trim throughout. The driver gets a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster while the passenger has their own 14-inch touchscreen. A third 14-inch display handles the car’s main infotainment functions.
Dimensions and Production
The AMG-GT EV measures 5.94 meters long, 1.96 meters wide, and 1.4 meters tall. Despite weighing 2,460kg, the car has a much lower center of gravity than the previous combustion-engine GT 4-Door Coupé from 2018.
The compact electric motors mount low in the chassis – improving handling balance compared to the older model.
Production begins at Mercedes’s Sindelfingen plant in Germany this July.
