Mercedes-AMG unveiled its new electric car, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4‑Coupé. It is the first model to use AMG's dedicated electric platform, "AMG.EA." The car draws on Formula 1 (F1) technology to deliver a powerful 1,169 horsepower. Mercedes-Benz expects it to stand out in the high-performance EV market with efficiency that allows it to travel 460 km on just a 10‑minute charge.
The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4‑Coupé, pre-revealed on the 30th (local time) in Hamburg, Germany, comes in two trims: the GT 63 4‑Door Coupé and the GT 55 4‑Door Coupé. It is slated to launch in Europe this year and in Korea next year.
◇ first mass production of a motor infused with F1 tech… 460 km on a 10‑minute charge
For the first time in a mass-produced pure electric car, the GT‑4 Coupé is equipped with the "axial flux motor" used by the Mercedes‑AMG Petronas F1 team.
This flat, disc-shaped motor is designed so that the magnetic force generating energy inside rapidly moves the disc's lid and bottom back and forth along the rotation axis. It can produce great power despite its small size, but the process is demanding, making mass production difficult.
The GT‑4 Coupé has three of these motors—two on the rear axle and one on the front—for a maximum output of 860 kW (1,169 horsepower, for the 63 trim). That is more powerful than Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT (760 kW, 1,034 horsepower).
By separating the motors front and rear, torque was pushed up to a maximum of 2,000 Nm (for the GT 63), and the distribution of power between the front and rear axles was made more flexible.
It reaches 100 kph from a standstill in just 2.1 seconds (for the 63 trim). With the Driver's Package option, top speed can reach 300 kph.
Oliver Ganzmann, AMG product planning lead, said, "The axial flux motor weighs about 30 kg, which is 67% lighter than existing motors, and the motor itself is more compact, allowing for more chassis space."
The 800V battery is designed with a focus on performance and durability. With a height of 10.5 cm, multiple small cylindrical cells roughly the diameter of a finger joint are connected, preventing heat from concentrating in one area and delivering sustained power. This is a technology otherwise seen only in F1 machines.
Charging efficiency has also improved dramatically. Thanks to 600 kW high-capacity charging, a 10‑minute charge provides a driving range of 460 km. It takes just 11 minutes to charge the battery from 10% to 80%.
◇ faster with a variable rear diffuser… roaring V8 engine sound
The GT 4‑Door Coupé electric car was designed with an emphasis on maximizing dynamism and efficiency. Even with the battery system positioned under the body, overall vehicle height is 4 cm lower than the previous model.
The front of the hood, corresponding to the car's nose, is also set low to highlight its sports car identity. The headlights with three-pointed-star lighting have been sharpened compared with before, and they integrate a cooling function to cool the LEDs.
A variable aerodynamics system was also applied to efficiently put the strong power down to the road. Customers can opt for the rear "active rear diffuser." It is an inclined panel that prevents lift at high speeds, spreading the air trapped under the floor to increase speed. It activates above 120 kph and is large, with a maximum width of 30 cm.
If the rear diffuser is not selected, "active venturi flow" comes standard. As a core aerodynamic control technology of the AMG.EA platform, hidden flaps deploy at high speed to alter airflow under the car.
Felix Siegermann, AMG global communications lead, said, "If you prioritize cornering, choose the venturi flow; if you prioritize high-speed driving and long-distance performance, choose the rear diffuser."
An agility control controller also allows driving in the preferred style, from slight understeer to neutral to controlled oversteer. The rear spoiler, a wing over the trunk, operates automatically from 80 kph.
The sound system is another AMG emphasis. Set the drive mode to Sport Plus (S+) and press the pedal, and it emits AMG's signature V8 engine note. As revs rise, it produces a sound as if shifting to the next gear, with virtual shift points set to evoke a multi-gear transmission feel.
The driver's seat is said to be inspired by an aircraft cockpit. The instrument panel and central center display are connected in a curved display and are clearly canted toward the driver.
The bucket seats are very deep. True to its nickname, "a sports car that runs with the family," the second-row space has been maximized, and cargo space is 415 L in the rear with an additional 41 L in the hood. The rear lamps have been changed to three circular, three-pointed-star motifs on each side.