Trending Now - Mercedes-amg Unleashes 1,153 HP Electric GT to Rival Taycan
WHO:
Engadget - Mercedes-AMG is the automaker behind the new vehicle.
The Verge - The vehicle is referred to as the AMG GT 4-door coupe.
WHAT:
The Verge - The AMG GT 4-door coupe will feature over 1,600 sound files derived from the AMG GT R to simulate engine notes, exhaust burbles, and traction interruptions during virtual gear changes.
The Verge - The AMG Race Engineer Core runs on Mercedes' new MB.OS operating system, centralizing control of driving, charging, suspension, and battery cooling.
The Verge - The interior includes a 10.2-inch driver display, a 14-inch angled central multimedia screen, and a 14-inch passenger display, all under one continuous glass surface.
Engadget - The AMG GT 4-door coupe is Mercedes-AMG's most powerful vehicle ever, delivering 1,153 horsepower.
The Verge - The AMG GT 4-door coupe can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2 seconds.
The Verge - The vehicle utilizes three axial flux motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA, producing 1,475 lb-ft of torque.
The Verge - The AMG GT 4-door coupe features a high-performance battery with an energy density of over 298 Wh-per-kilogram.
The Verge - The vehicle can charge from 10% to 80% in just 11 minutes using ultra-fast charging up to 600 kW.
WHERE:
The Verge - The vehicle's technology is inspired by a concept that drove 24,901 miles at the Nardò Ring in southern Italy.
WHEN:
The Verge - The GT 63 version of the AMG GT 4-door coupe is expected to be available in early 2027.
The Verge - The GT 55 version of the AMG GT 4-door coupe is expected to be available in late 2026, followed by the GT 63 in early 2027.
WHY:
The Verge - Mercedes-AMG aims to deliver a high-performance vehicle that can compete with hypercars.
HOW:
The Verge - The AMG GT 4-door coupe is built on an 800-volt architecture and supports five global DC charging standards, including NACS and CCS2.
The Verge - The vehicle features a cooling system inspired by Formula 1, providing 20 kW of cooling power.
The Verge - The vehicle includes an AMG Race Engineer Core that centralizes control of driving, charging, suspension, and battery cooling.
The Verge - The interior features three screens under one continuous glass surface, including a 10.2-inch driver display and two 14-inch displays for multimedia and passenger use.
(UPDATED May 20, 2026 21:29 UTC)
The upcoming AMG GT 4-door coupe will impress with over 1,600 sound files that replicate engine notes and exhaust sounds, enhancing the driving experience during virtual gear changes. It will also feature the AMG Race Engineer Core, which operates on Mercedes' new MB.OS system, streamlining control over driving, charging, suspension, and battery cooling. Inside, drivers can look forward to a sleek design with a 10.2-inch driver display, a 14-inch angled central multimedia screen, and a 14-inch passenger display, all seamlessly integrated under one continuous glass surface, with the GT 63 version expected to hit the market in early 2027.
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(UPDATED May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC)
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its most powerful vehicle ever, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, which boasts an impressive 1,153 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2 seconds. This cutting-edge vehicle utilizes three axial flux motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA, producing a staggering 1,475 lb-ft of torque, and features a high-performance battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in only 11 minutes with ultra-fast charging. The GT 55 version of the AMG GT 4-door coupe is expected to hit the market in late 2026, followed by the GT 63 in early 2027, as Mercedes-AMG aims to compete with the world's top hypercars.