Mercedes-AMG Unveils First-Ever Electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupe with "Highest Output in History"

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Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its first all-electric high-performance coupe. The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, which made its world premiere on the 20th (local time) in Los Angeles, USA, was developed on the dedicated AMG.EA platform and boasts the highest output in Mercedes-Benz history. In the U.S. market, the GT 55 model will go on sale first this year, while the high-performance GT 63 is scheduled for release in early next year.

The vehicle's most significant feature is the application of an axial flux motor. Mercedes-Benz has introduced this motor for the first time in a mass-produced electric vehicle. While conventional radial flux motors use a cylindrical rotor, the axial flux design employs a thin circular disk structure to transmit power. This approach reduces size by 67% and weight by half compared to existing motors, while doubling torque density and tripling power density. Mercedes-Benz acquired this technology by purchasing the British company YASA in 2021. YASA motors have already been used in hypercars such as the Koenigsegg Jesko, Ferrari SF90, and Lamborghini Revuelto.

The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is equipped with a total of three motors: one on the front axle and two on the rear axle, each with a thickness of 8.9 cm. The GT 63 model delivers a maximum output of 1,153 PS (horsepower) when launch control is engaged and the battery charge is above 80%. This figure surpasses the 1,049 PS of the limited-edition AMG ONE HYBE, which is priced at $27,000. The theoretical maximum output of the vehicle's electrical system reaches 1,300 PS. The GT 55 model provides 805 PS. In terms of performance, the GT 63 accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 2 seconds and to 200 km/h in 6.4 seconds. Its top speed is 300 km/h. The GT 55 achieves these speeds in 2.4 seconds and 8.7 seconds, respectively. These figures exceed those of the AMG ONE.

The battery was also developed independently. It features an 800V system with a capacity of 106 kWh, utilizing a new cell chemistry that combines a silicon anode with an NMCA cathode to enhance energy density and fast-charging performance. The estimated driving range based on WLTP standards is between 597 km and 700 km. When using an 800V charger, it supports DC fast charging of up to 800 A and over 600 kW, with charging from 10% to 80% taking approximately 11 minutes. Charging speed remains high even with a 200 kW charger. The battery cells are cylindrical, measuring 26 mm in diameter and 105 mm in height, and were designed exclusively by Mercedes-Benz for this vehicle.

Instead of the conventional placement at the bottom, the battery is installed in the "foot garage" space beneath the rear seats, expanding leg and knee room for rear passengers. As a result, the body height is approximately 3.8 cm lower than that of the internal combustion AMG GT 4-Door.

An active aerodynamics package that controls airflow in real time during high-speed driving is available as an option. This package includes an underbody, rear spoiler, air intakes, and a rear diffuser. Mercedes-Benz explained that the active rear diffuser is a world-first application. Air suspension that automatically adjusts ride height according to vehicle speed is standard equipment. Drivers can choose from a total of seven drive modes: six preset modes and one customizable mode. The center console features three physical dials that allow adjustment of responsiveness, agility, and traction; this system is known as "AMG Race Engineer."

Inside, two large screens for the driver and one for the front passenger span the entire dashboard. There are no physical buttons for air conditioning or volume control, but a volume dial is mounted on the steering wheel. The head-up display is standard on higher trims and optional on base trims. Race analysis tools, including circuit timing, and major track information are pre-loaded. The panoramic sunroof is made of electrically tinted glass, and ambient lighting completes the interior atmosphere. The trunk offers ample space, capable of holding two golf bags or ski equipment for four people.

This model is equipped with artificial V8 sound, a virtual transmission simulation, and seat vibration feedback functions. These operate by default in Sports+ mode, and the 9th-speed virtual transmission can be operated via paddle shifters. A virtual tachometer mimicking the redline of the previous V8 engine (7,000 rpm) has been implemented, along with a function that limits output to match the virtual power band when operating outside the optimal output range. Mercedes-Benz refers to this as "emotion." In Race mode, which delivers peak performance, both virtual shifting and sound intervention are deactivated, allowing the driver to manually select functions.

The AMG GT XX Concept, which set an electric vehicle endurance record by driving 47,075 km over eight days at the Nardo test track in Italy last August, laid the technical foundation for this Yangsan model. Although the price has not yet been revealed, Mercedes-Benz stated that it plans to maintain a pricing strategy similar to that of the existing internal combustion AMG GT.

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