The Revolutionary New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé EV
Again, the electric vehicle (EV) sector takes another leap forward. With the new Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupé the premium German car maker is once again making a strong statement; proof of how the prestige brand is taking performance and endurance to an entirely new level, pushing at the boundaries of electric mobility and starting with the power. In the Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupé, three revolutionary high‑tech ‘axial flux’ motors are powered by an innovative high‑voltage battery which is said to guarantee breathtaking performance and endurance. We are not yet at the level of Doc Brown’s ‘flux capacitor’ DeLorean, but it’s getting there.
Plenty Of Power
This amazing sports car utilises three highly innovative electric motors, two on the rear axle, one at the front. Together, they unleash a system output of up to 860kW (1,169PS / 1153BHP); yes, really. This is complemented by a high-performance battery concept that not only guarantees enormous but also repeatedly available power coupled with impressively fast energy absorption and high power density. Thanks to a charging capacity of 600kW, over 285 miles (460 kilometres) of range can be recharged in just 10 minutes on a fast charger. For the typical charging cycle from ten to eighty percent state of charge, only 11 minutes are required, again on a fast charger of course. Barely time for a coffee.
The sprint from 0 to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) is achieved in a scant 2.1 seconds. Further, the vehicle requires only 6.4 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 124mph (200 km/h) with a top speed is 186mph (300 km/h) with the added help of the optional ‘Driver’s Package’.
Technical Accomplishments
The amount of new and revised technical equipment on this vehicle is astonishing and far beyond the remit of this article. To itemise them all would mean a post the size of the instruction manual for the Large Hadron Collider. Suffice to say that in the arena of aerodynamics and air management, safety, power, ride, handling, traction and agility control plus rear axle steering, the words ‘state of the art’ really do apply.
Even the braking is different as it features a high-performance hydraulic composite brake system. This system combines a carbon-ceramic brake on the front axle with a steel brake on the rear axle, enabling a needs-based and weight-optimised configuration. This innovative brake concept ensures drivers experience a consistently precise and pleasantly adjustable brake-pedal feel, regardless of whether braking force is generated through recuperation, the friction brake system or a combination of both. The car even makes V8-like noises to satisfy that old school driver mentality.
Radical Exterior Design
The silhouette alone makes it unmistakably clear: the new Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupé stands for performance at the highest level. Shaped by its dynamic fastback, the long, low-slung front bonnet (hood), the steeply raked wind-shield and the distinctive rear diffuser, all combine to make a bold statement of maximum sportiness.
Compared to its predecessor, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is 4cm lower and that’s despite having a battery in the underbody. A true highlight is the front design: the AMG specific grille with its vertical slats is offered for the first time optionally illuminated and in a further developed, concave shape. The likewise illuminated, centrally positioned Mercedes star and the headlights with star-shaped daytime running lights create a unique light signature, giving the sports car an unmistakable presence.
The bonnet blends seamlessly into the overall design. Derived from motor-sport, the two pronounced power domes clearly reveal AMG’s sports-car DNA. In the side view, the athletic design language continues and from the low front emerge strongly flared fenders. The flat, elongated cabin with its three-part window graphic sits firmly on the very muscular rear shoulders. True to sports-car tradition, the exterior mirrors are mounted directly on the doors, while flush-fitting door handles underscore the aerodynamic refinement. The large wheels and long wheelbase further emphasise the sporty proportions.
At the back, the tapering of the cabin toward the rear becomes visible, giving the car its extremely wide, athletic shoulder line. Six circular tail-lights lend the sports car an unmistakable rear identity. Visually, the body sits on a powerful, black-gloss contrast base that extends from the front splitter wrapping around the vehicle’s front, along the side sills, and to the rear. Extremely short overhangs complete the proportions. The highly dynamic presence of the Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupé reaches its ultimate expression when the new active ‘AEROKINETICS’ rear diffuser is deployed.
This latter ‘aero’ feature warrants some detail: Two active aerodynamic elements in the underbody automatically lower when required in order to precisely control the airflow and significantly increase downforce. Through the so-called ‘Venturi’ effect, the air beneath the vehicle is pressed and accelerated through the specially shaped underbody contours of the elements. This creates a strong low-pressure zone that effectively ‘sucks’ the vehicle onto the road. Downforce, in fact.
A Prestige Interior
The interior of the Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupé is consistently designed around the driving experience. The characteristically low, perfectly integrated seating position immediately conveys a focused driving feel reminiscent of bygone models. The entire operating philosophy is designed for intuitive control of all driving-relevant functions. This ensures that the driver’s attention remains exactly where it belongs: on the driving experience and the road.
The high-performance nature is reflected in the driver-focused cockpit, which immediately invites you to get behind the wheel. The instrument panel is defined by a wide, visually continuous display unit that separates into a driver-oriented area and a slightly offset passenger area, seen in our images, merging into a ‘seamless-glass’ design.
The 14 inch multimedia monitor is ergonomically angled toward the driver, ensuring optimal readability and intuitive operation. A 14 inch passenger display with its own content is also available, allowing the front passenger to immerse themselves in the sporty-digital experience as well.
The uniquely designed centre console brings together aesthetics and functionality. A central highlight: three haptic driving-dynamics rotary controllers provide intuitive access to response behaviour, traction/slip and cornering characteristics at the turn of a dial. The three knobs are ergonomically angled towards the driver, ensuring maximum operating comfort and an intuitive tactile experience. The centre console adopts the driver-oriented angle of the central display and features an armrest with a closed storage compartment, as well as two charging trays for fast, inductive smartphone charging.
For intuitive usability, two illuminated cupholders are separated from the charging trays. The front section of the centre console is characterised by a winglet in real-metal optics, rising three-dimensionally to frame the housing of the central air-vent unit. The minimalist vent design creates an exciting contrast to the two prominent outer vents on the instrument panel.
The newly developed front seats, featuring a sporting design, offer excellent lateral support during dynamic cornering. Even sportier are the optional ‘AMG Performance’ seats with integrated head restraints. Both seat variants emphasise motor-sport-typical lightness with their distinctive seat-back contours. Two openings in the backrest with galvanised trim inserts underscore the high-performance character of the ‘Performance’ seat and visually highlight its lightweight construction.
Numerous independent equipment concepts featuring exclusive, carefully selected colour combinations and trim elements provide a high degree of individualisation options, meeting even the highest expectations. The flat-bottom, perfectly contoured ‘AMG Performance’ steering wheel features rollers and paddles. It is available with various high-quality steering-wheel rims, ranging from supple leather to a lightweight carbon design and grippy ‘MICROCUT’ microfibre. Using the steering-wheel paddles, recuperation can be adjusted precisely, giving the driver maximum control.
With the back seats, the grand-tourer qualities of this very special EV come to the forefront: a deliberately comfortable seating position ensures excellent long-distance satisfaction. Two intelligently designed recesses in the vehicle floor also contribute to this, giving rear-seat passengers generous legroom and pleasant knee angles.
The rear is equipped as standard with comfortable, contoured individual seats for two people. Rear passengers also enjoy generous headroom. A practical three-seat bench is optionally available. In both configurations, the rear seat backs can be split and folded down to allow flexible interior configuration depending on the need.
The one-piece panorama glass roof contributes to the airy sense of space; a window to the sky if you like. The large glass surface extends all the way to the rear window and can be switched between transparent and non-transparent. To enable this, the panoramic roof is divided into individually switchable segments. This allows passengers to decide how much light and visibility they wish to let in. At night, the roof can optionally transform into a sparkling canvas with a unique, variable light staging.
Once again, the list of options and variables concerning lighting, infotainment, driving styles, settings and sound systems is exhaustive. To give our readers some idea of the ability of this car, according to the company, the ‘technology demonstrator’ sprinted over 40,000 kilometres in seven days and 13 hours. To put this into perspective, never mind ‘around the world in eighty days’ this is literally driving ‘around the world’ in eight days.
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Order books open in the near future. Buyers will be able to choose between two powerful power-trains at the start of ordering in the coming days: the Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupé and the Mercedes‑AMG GT 55 4-Door Coupé. Please check in with our dedicated team here at MHH International for new car availability.
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