by New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Prepares for Premiere
The fully electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe awaits its official presentation this spring. The car will hit the market shortly after the brand revealed its interior, inspired by a concept car. The new model will immediately become a competitor for the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan, so its specifications must be convincing. Preliminary signs indicate that the lineup will include several different versions.
The latest prototype has a number of features that distinguish it from others:
Spoiler and Other Differences of the Prototype
Photographs were recently taken of four camouflaged prototypes during testing in European snow. One of them attracted attention thanks to a fixed rear wing on the trunk, which may indicate the presence of a particularly powerful version of the electric car.
The size and shape of the spoiler are similar to those recently announced for the limited-edition CLE Coupe from the Mythos line. While such an element may seem integral to the overall design, a similar approach has been successfully implemented in the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, which also has a large wing.
Technical Features and Cooling
This particular prototype has dozens of small holes in the center of the hood, designed to improve cooling. This detail is absent on other test cars, which may indicate the installation of a more powerful electric motor on the front axle.
Given the size and likely significant weight of the car, it has received powerful brakes with two-piece carbon-ceramic discs. Michelin tires sized 275/35 R21 are installed on the front axle, and the rear tires will be even wider.
Power and Platform
The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is based on the dedicated AMG.EA architecture, which involves the use of three axial motors. Various powertrain configurations are expected. The flagship version, created to compete with the Taycan Turbo GT, may receive a power output of around 1,341 hp.
Emotions Behind the Wheel of an Electric Car
AMG engineers strive to make the electric car as thrilling to drive as its ICE predecessors. For this purpose, it will receive a system that reproduces the roar of a V8 engine, as well as simulates gear shifts to recreate the sensation of operating a robotic gearbox. A similar technology was first introduced in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
The appearance of such a car demonstrates how traditional sports car manufacturers are adapting to the era of electromobility, trying to preserve the sensations for which they are loved by enthusiasts. The emphasis on aerodynamics, a powerful braking system, and artificially created sound indicates a desire to compensate for the absence of a familiar internal combustion engine. The success of this model in the market will depend not only on technical specifications but also on how successfully it manages to convey that emotional component that has always been defining for the AMG brand.
