Mercedes-AMG’s GT 4-Door Coupe Finally Goes Electric, Packs Over 1,110HP

Mercedes-AMG just revealed its most powerful vehicle ever, and this time the GT 4-Door Coupe runs purely on electricity. Available in two versions, the GT 55 and the flagship GT 63, the new model swaps out any combustion engine for three axial flux motors that sit low and deliver instant force without any lag. The top version hits 1,153 horsepower when conditions line up, enough to push it from zero to 60 miles per hour in about two seconds. Even the milder GT 55 produces 805 horsepower and covers the same sprint in roughly 2.4 seconds. Both models share the same long, low body that stretches just over 200 inches from nose to tail, yet they weigh around 5,423 pounds thanks to a mix of aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber pieces that keep everything stiff.

Power flows through an all-wheel-drive system that can instantly shift torque between the front and back axles. Up front, you get a single motor, which helps with launches and provides more grip when needed, while the back wheels are handled by two larger ones. These axial flux motors are extremely thin, allowing engineers to essentially position them right in the center of the vehicle for better balance. Plus, they produce far more constant power than earlier motors, so even sustained high-speed runs seem effortless. When the optional performance package is added, both versions of the car will reach 186 mph, but the most exciting aspect is how the car handles on a twisty road.

There’s a 106-kwh battery pack sitting down on the floor, with 2,660 individual cells cooled by oil that runs directly around them. This ensures that temperatures remain extremely steady even after repeatedly driving the car. The 800-volt system allows you to take up to 600 kilowatts from a fast charger. This implies you can fill up to 80% in around 11 minutes. Official estimates range from 370 to 435 miles on the milder European test cycle, but since the American market will be slightly different, we’ll have to wait and see what it turns out to be.

Mercedes-AMG concentrated on getting the driving experience just perfect, so you won’t miss the old V8. They included a special mode called AMGFORCE Sport+, which, believe it or not, plays over 1,600 recorded sound effects from speakers both inside and outside the car to mimic the AMG GT R’s snarl and burble. They even incorporate seat vibrations to correspond with each simulated gear shift and throttle lift. You also get paddle shifters on the steering wheel, which allow you to manage a simulated nine-speed transmission that provides the appropriate amount of hesitation and power loss, much like a real automatic. The whole thing is so convincing that many people will swear up and down that there is an engine under the hood, but if you don’t care about the sound effects, you can just turn it off in Race mode and enjoy the pure electric rush.

On the center console, you’ll find three large rotary dials that allow you to choose how the automobile behaves. One allows you to adjust throttle sharpness, another controls how violently torque vectoring yanks or pushes the car through corners, and the third allows you to set traction slip on a scale of one to nine. The air suspension automatically adjusts the ride height based on speed, while active roll control maintains the body flat without the use of traditional sway bars. Then there are all those sophisticated aerodynamic gadgets under the car and on the rear spoiler that may add downforce or reduce drag as needed. Finally, all-carbon-ceramic brakes up front and super-sized steel discs in the rear prevent overheating after repeated stops.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find a spacious interior with four strongly cushioned seats and ample storage for golf bags or skis owing to the full width pass-through in the back. A large front trunk provides extra storage, which is always welcome. The center of the dash is dominated by a bank of screens, which includes a digital gauge cluster up front for the driver to monitor, a central display screen, and a separate screen for the passenger to keep them out of the loop. You’ll also discover some proper knobs for the AMG race mode controls that are conveniently situated just where you need them, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road – no fiddling while driving here.

Production of the GT 55 is slated to begin soon at the Sindelfingen facility in Germany, with the GT 55 arriving at US dealers later this year and the GT 63 following early in 2027. Prices will have to be confirmed by Mercedes-AMG, but we anticipate a range of $140k to $210k depending on the features you choose.