Mercedes-AMG GT: Mercedes wants to convince the last electric skeptics with this Gran Turismo
Up to 1,169 horsepower, ultra-fast charging and a driving character that can be adjusted almost like in a video game: With the new AMG GT, Mercedes shows what an electric sports car can feel like.
Mercedes-AMG GT: The brand aims to convince even the last doubter of electric grand touring cars with this grand tourer.
In Malaga, enthusiasts of high-performance electric sports cars are learning new technical terms, such as "axial-flow motor." These extremely lightweight and compact high-performance machines have previously been found in super sports cars from Ferrari, McLaren, and Koenigsegg. Now, AMG, the sportscar arm of Mercedes, is equipping the new GT 4-door coupe with three such electric motors: two at the rear and one at the front.
This brings the electric version of the Gran Turismo closer to the brand's peak performance, with up to 860 kW/1,169 PS for the GT 63, making it the strongest series AMG ever. The vehicle costs nearly 200,000 euros and is currently the most expensive.
The GT 55, with 600 kW/816 PS for 154,700 euros, and the GT 53, with 400 kW/544 PS for just over 115,000 euros, follow suit. However, these high-performance variants are reserved for the two most powerful models. But who needs such power? The answer is clear: the GT stands for Gran Turismo, meaning comfortable long journeys with powerful engines. This AMG is designed to do both: tear through bends and subsequently transport families comfortably with luggage to the Mediterranean.
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