Photo Courtesy: Autorepublika.Back in 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced plans for a full line of battery-powered AMG sports cars.The first model was previewed in 2022 by the dramatic Vision AMG concept. Three years later, the idea became the more realistic Mercedes-AMG GT XX prototype.Now the German brand has revealed the production version, called the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.A New Platform For AMGPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The new electric GT 4-Door Coupe effectively replaces the gasoline-powered sport fastback with the same name. Its main rivals will be the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.AdvertisementAdvertisementMercedes developed a new 800-volt electric platform called AMG.EA for the model. It sits under a five-door fastback body created specifically for this car.The production version is not a direct copy of the GT XX concept. Instead, it mixes several design ideas from recent Mercedes show cars.A Low Body With Active AerodynamicsPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The front end features a trapezoidal fake grille with vertical slats. The headlights are connected by a light bar with three pointed daytime running light graphics.A low roofline, muscular fenders, and retractable door handles give the car a sharper profile. At the rear, there is a black oval panel, an LED light bar, and six round lights.AdvertisementAdvertisementActive aerodynamics include a retractable rear spoiler, active flaps, and a sport diffuser. All are part of the Aerokinetics system, while the drag coefficient stays at 0.22.Size And Cabin LayoutPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The electric fastback is about 200. 6 inches long, 77.1 inches wide, and 55.6 inches tall. The wheelbase measures about 119.7 inches.Standard wheels range from 19 to 21 inches. Optional 21-inch aero wheels and aero tires can add roughly 9 and 19 miles of range, respectively.Inside, the cabin follows current Mercedes design but feels more focused on the driver. Standard equipment includes a 10.2-inch digital instrument display and a 14-inch MBUX Zero Layer infotainment screen.Screens, Luxury, And AMG DetailsThe center tunnel includes AMG Race Engineer controls. The multifunction steering wheel has configurable OLED-style buttons, while a 14-inch passenger screen is available as an option.AdvertisementAdvertisementBuyers can also choose ambient lighting, leather, Alcantara, carbon fiber trim, and a two-piece Sky Control panoramic roof with a dimming function.Optional equipment includes AMG Performance sport seats, a rear bench instead of two individual rear seats, a Burmester High End 4D sound system, and Manufaktur personalization.Three Motors And Serious PowerThe car uses three compact axial flux electric motors developed by Yasa. One motor sits at the front, while two are mounted at the rear.In the GT XX prototype, this system produced 1,360 horsepower. For the production model, output has been reduced.At launch, the GT 55 produces up to 816 horsepower and 1,328 pound feet of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and 124 mph in 8.7 seconds.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe stronger GT 63 produces up to 1,169 horsepower and 1,475 pound-feet with Launch Control active and the battery charged to at least 80%. It reaches 62 mph in 2.1 seconds and 124 mph in 6.4 seconds.Chassis And Driving ModesPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.Both versions weigh about 5,423 pounds. With the optional Driver’s Package, top speed reaches 186 mph.The chassis uses AMG Active Ride Control air suspension with a semi-active hydraulic system to reduce body roll. Rear wheel steering is also included, with the rear wheels able to turn by up to 6 degrees.The car offers seven drive modes: Comfort, Sport, Race, Slippery, Eco, Individual, and AMG Force S Plus. AMG Force S Plus can even imitate gear changes and the sound character of a V8 Mercedes-AMG GT R.Battery, Charging, And ProductionEnergy comes from a 106 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum battery integrated into the body structure. It uses 2,660 cylindrical cells arranged in 18 modules inside a laser-welded aluminum housing.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe battery supports charging at up to 600 kW. Mercedes says it can charge from 10 to 80% in 11 minutes or add about 286 miles of range in 10 minutes.The GT 55 can travel up to 478 miles on the WLTP cycle, while the GT 63 offers up to 432 miles. Production will begin this summer at the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen, Germany.Prices have not been announced yet, but rival models in this class usually start above $109,000.This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.AdvertisementAdvertisementIf you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
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