by The AMG performance division has unveiled the new generation of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, which has completely abandoned the V8 gasoline engine in favor of an electric powertrain. The new model is built on the AMG.EA platform and features up to three electric motors. Mercedes-Benz Media reports on this.
The new electric fastback succeeds the previous AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, which in its top versions was equipped with a hybrid system based on a twin-turbo V8 producing up to 831 hp. The model has now fully switched to electric power and will compete with the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets up to 1153 hp
The flagship GT 63 4Matic+ version is equipped with three electric motors and a 106 kWh battery. The total power reaches 1153 hp, and torque reaches 2000 Nm in launch control mode.
Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 2.4 seconds without rollout. The car accelerates to 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, and the maximum speed with the Driver’s Package reaches 300 km/h.
The lineup will also include the GT 55 version with up to 805 hp. Both modifications weigh 2460 kg.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe simulates V8 sound
The new model supports fast charging with a power of up to 600 kW. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in approximately 11 minutes. In 10 minutes of charging, the range increases by 460 km.
The maximum range of the GT 63 is up to 696 km, while the GT 55 can travel up to 700 km on a single charge.
Engineers have also added the AMGFORCE S+ system, which simulates the sound of the gasoline V8 from the AMG GT R and creates a gear shifting effect. The car features nine levels of traction control, AMG Active Ride Control air suspension, all-wheel steering, and carbon-ceramic front brakes.
The interior features a 14-inch multimedia display, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and an additional 14-inch screen for the front passenger.
