by New electric AMG GT: V8 sound, but no gasoline
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the new electric GT 4-Door Coupe, which doesn’t burn gasoline but, according to the manufacturer, is capable of “burning rubber.” This super-sedan debuted with up to 1,153 hp (860 kW) and a simulated V8 sound that AMG hopes will make Hellcat owners nervous.
The company also released a video showing a bright yellow four-door coupe being tested on the track, allowing us to judge the artificial V8 roar, aggressive crackles, and simulated gear shifts for ourselves.
The system is called AMGFORCE S+. It doesn’t use standard “spaceship” sounds often found in electric cars. Instead, it specifically imitates the sound and feel of the V8 from the AMG GT R. This includes fake upshifts, artificial transmission interruption pauses, burbling on lift-off, and, according to engineers, enough bass-heavy effects to make you feel the vibration in your chest during acceleration.
Engineering approach to sound
The company’s engineers took the creation of the sound very seriously. Mercedes claims the sound system uses over 1,600 individual audio samples that are combined in real-time depending on throttle application, speed, shift timing, and driving style. There are even specific sounds for opening the car, plugging in the charger, and activating launch control.
Three axial motors
However, sound isn’t the only thing that makes this car special. The AMG GT 63 4Matic+ has significant power to back up its “voice.” It is built on AMG’s own AMG.EA platform, equipped with a 106 kWh battery, an 800-volt electrical system, and three axial electric motors. With launch control activated, the system delivers up to 1,153 hp and 2,000 Nm of torque.
AMG claims the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds (including American-style rollout), reaches a top speed of 300 km/h, and charging from 10% to 80% takes only 11 minutes thanks to 600 kW charging capability.
Fast, but not for real
So, the car is incredibly fast in every sense. But it is the fake V8 sound that will be the subject of the greatest controversy. Some enthusiasts will appreciate AMG’s attempt to preserve emotional drama in the age of electric cars. Others will likely consider this the automotive equivalent of lip-syncing.
Watch the video, turn up the sound, and decide for yourself: whether AMG managed to pull off the idea, or whether they have completely lost touch with reality.
Mercedes-AMG
This news raises an important question about how sports car manufacturers are adapting to the electric era. Instead of simply creating a quiet but fast electric car, AMG is trying to maintain an emotional connection with the driver through artificial sounds. This could be a compromise for those who miss the sound of an internal combustion engine, but it also raises questions about authenticity. Whether such imitation will become the new standard for sports electric cars or remain a niche experiment remains to be seen. It is worth noting that other brands, such as Hyundai with the Ioniq 5 N, are also experimenting with similar technologies, indicating a general trend in the industry.
