KATHMANDU: Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV. The performance EV comes with up to 1,169hp and advanced new technologies.
The new model is the first AMG vehicle built on the 800V AMG.EA platform. It also becomes the first series-production car to use axial-flux electric motors.
The top-spec GT 63 uses three motors, including two at the rear and one at the front. It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds. The lower GT 55 variant produces 816hp and also delivers sub-3-second acceleration.
Mercedes says the GT 55 offers up to 700 km WLTP range, while the GT 63 delivers up to 696 km range.
The EV supports ultra-fast 600kW DC charging. The battery can charge from 10 to 80 percent in around 11 minutes. Mercedes claims the car can recover 460 km range in just 10 minutes of charging.
One of the biggest highlights is the simulated AMG V8 sound system. The company has used more than 1,600 sound files to recreate the signature AMG V8 exhaust note. The system also includes virtual gear-shift effects and a digital tachometer display.
The car gets active ride control suspension, rear-wheel steering, and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. Torque distribution is handled electronically through the rear motors.
In terms of design, the GT 4-Door Coupe is 5,094 mm long and sits 4 cm lower than the previous V8-powered model. It has a drag coefficient of 0.22 and weighs around 2,460 kg.
The cabin features a large glass display panel with a 10.2-inch instrument cluster and a 14-inch infotainment screen. Rear passengers get individual seats, while the boot offers 507 liters of storage space along with a 62-liter front trunk.
The new AMG EV represents a major shift for Mercedes-AMG as the brand moves towards high-performance electric mobility.
