AMG Knows You Miss The V8, So It Built A 1,153 HP GT 4-Door Coupe That Fakes One

The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is here, with AMG plowing ahead with electrification at a moment when most of the industry is walking it back. The super sedan replaces the original GT 4-Door Coupe, which in its final form paired a twin-turbo V8 with a hybrid system for up to 831 hp. The new one drops the engine entirely.

Underpinned by the AMG.EA architecture, the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is based heavily on the Concept AMG GT XX from last year. The design has changed quite a bit since that concept, although the road car is equally as dramatic and will no doubt trigger controversy.

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Designed to rival the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT, there’s no denying that those competitors have the upper hand when it comes to design, and by a significant margin. Indeed, the new all-electric AMG sedan looks like the Hunchback of Notre-Dame compared to the Audi. What the Mercedes does have going for it is performance and features designed to make it feel like a true AMG from behind the wheel.

Big Power, Big Weight

Underpinning the sedan is a 106 kWh battery pack, an 800-volt electrical architecture, and three advanced axial flux motors. As we had suspected, power is outrageous, sitting at an absurd 1,153 hp and up to 1,475 lb-ft (2,000 Nm) of torque when using launch control in the flagship GT 63 4Matic+. Mercedes-AMG will also sell the car in GT 55 guise, which itself delivers up to 805 hp.

The sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) is completed in just 2.1 seconds, including a one-foot rollout, or 2.4 seconds without it. The Mercedes will storm past 124 mph (200 km/h) in 6.8 seconds and, when equipped with the Driver’s Package, top out at 186 mph (300 km/h). Both the GT 63 and GT 55 weigh 5,423 lbs (2,460 kg).

Of equal importance for a vehicle like this is how quickly it can charge. Supporting DC fast charging speeds of up to 600 kW, the battery can be charged from 10-80 percent in 11 minutes, adding 285 miles (460 km) of range in just 10 minutes. With a full charge, the GT 63 is good for up to 432 miles (696 km) over the combined cycle, or up to 435 miles (700 km) for the GT 55.

Other technology has been crammed into the car to make it engaging to drive. On the console is a Response Control switch to tweak powertrain responsiveness, while there’s also an Agility Control dial to adjust how the car behaves in corners, thanks to variable torque distribution. The car also offers nine different levels of traction control. Of more interest is the AMGFORCE S+ system.

A Little Bit Of V8 Drama

This piece of tech aims to mimic the sound of the V8-powered AMG GT R that works in tandem with a system designed to provide synthetic gear shifts, just like a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. In addition, seven drive modes will be offered, including Comfort, Sport, Race, Slippery, Eco, Individual, and the AMGFORCE Sport+ system, which is enabled when shifts and V8 sounds are enabled.

Elsewhere, the car is equipped with advanced AMG Active Ride Control air suspension with semi-active roll stabilization and adjustable rebound and compression shocks. There’s also rear-axle steering, turning the rear wheels opposite to the front wheels at up to 50 mph (80 km/h), and in the same direction beyond 50 mph. Also fitted as standard are carbon-ceramic brake discs at the front and steel brakes at the rear.

The Interior And Pricing

The car’s cabin is also a radical departure from the old combustion-powered AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, although that’s not a bad thing. It includes a 14-inch infotainment display, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and an optional 14-inch screen for the passenger. Plenty of carbon fiber is found throughout, as is an intricate ambient lighting system and the Sky Control panoramic glass roof, which can display various colors.

Mercedes-AMG says “pricing for the models will be based on comparable predecessor vehicles,” although it’s not yet ready to reveal final figures.