Mercedes’ electric AMG GT 4-door coupe can go 0-60 in 2 seconds

Source: The Verge

Performance

The production model rethinks motors and batteries to deliver a high‑performance vehicle that can go toe‑to‑toe with some hypercars. The AMG GT utilizes three axial‑flux motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA, delivering up to 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb‑ft of torque. Mercedes claims to be the first to use these thin‑disc motors, which weigh a fraction of traditional radial motors while still delivering massive horsepower.

Battery and Cooling

The high‑performance battery utilizes ultra‑slim cylindrical cells only 1 inch in diameter, allowing heat to escape quickly. A special non‑conductive oil flows directly around each cell for direct cooling. Inspired by Formula 1, the system provides 20 kW of cooling power, about four times the capacity of a standard EQS battery (source). This enables repeated drag‑racing without overheating.

Charging

Built on an 800‑volt architecture, the AMG GT can handle ultra‑fast charging up to 600 kW, allowing a charge from 10 % to 80 % in just 11 minutes (according to Mercedes). The battery uses a nickel‑cobalt‑manganese‑aluminum cathode and a silicon‑rich anode, achieving an energy density of over 298 Wh/kg. It can switch between 800 V and 400 V as needed and supports five global DC charging standards, including NACS and CCS2.

Sound and Computing

To address concerns about a silent electric motor, the AMG GT 4‑door coupe features over 1,600 sound files derived from the AMG GT R to simulate engine notes, exhaust burbles, and traction interruptions during virtual gear changes. Distinct sounds are also provided for unlocking, entering, and charging the vehicle.

The vehicle’s brain is centralized in the AMG Race Engineer Core, running on Mercedes’ new MB.OS operating system. Instead of multiple small chips, a single master chip controls driving, charging, suspension, and battery cooling.

Interior

Inside, the cabin features three screens housed under one continuous glass surface:

• 10.2‑inch driver display
• 14‑inch angled central multimedia screen
• 14‑inch passenger display (running MB.OS)

Owners can monitor metrics such as aerodynamics, heat, and energy usage in real time.

Availability and Pricing

Mercedes has not released official pricing yet. The GT 55 version is slated for release in late 2026, followed by the GT 63 in early 2027.

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