The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door takes a significant turn towards the future, abandoning gasoline in favor of a battery pack and trio of axial-flux electric motors. The GT63 variant boasts a peak 1153 horsepower, thanks to two electric motors on the rear axle and one on the front, outperforming the former GT63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid by 322 horsepower. The GT55 variant offers a maximum of 802 horsepower.
The new bodywork features a blend of aluminum, steel, and fiber-reinforced composites, designed to maintain high rigidity and minimize weight. The only components carried over from the previous GT are its name and four-passenger, four-door design.
View Price on AmazonWith its impressive speed and power, the Mercedes GT 63 is set to compete with other high-performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Lucid Air Sapphire. The car's construction is entirely new, with a focus on minimizing weight while maintaining rigidity. The GT63's peak output is available for short bursts, such as launch-control starts, while continuous output is rated at 711 horsepower. The GT55's continuous output is 503 horsepower.
The drive system is controlled by the AMG Race Engineer software, accessible via rotary dials. The Response control allows for adjustment of throttle response, the Agility control affects torque distribution, and the Traction control provides nine stages of available tire slip. Active aerodynamics and rear-wheel steering contribute to the car's performance objectives. A synthetic soundtrack, utilizing over 1600 sound files, aims to replicate the sound of a V-8 engine at full throttle, complete with an exhaust burble effect.
Source: caranddriver.com
