Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric AMG GT 4-door coupe, a high-performance sedan that the company says can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2 seconds. The vehicle draws on technology from the automaker’s XX concept, which last year completed a record run of 24,901 miles in under 8 days at Italy’s Nardò Ring.
The production model features three axial flux motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA. These motors deliver up to 1,153 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. According to the company, the thin disc-shaped design allows the motors to weigh far less than traditional radial units while producing substantial power.
A high-performance battery complements the motors with tall, ultra-slim cylindrical cells measuring only 1 inch in diameter. Mercedes developed a non-conductive oil that flows directly around each cell for cooling. The system provides 20 kW of cooling power, roughly four times the capacity of a standard EQS battery, allowing repeated drag runs without overheating.
The car rides on an 800-volt architecture that supports charging up to 600 kW. Mercedes claims this setup, paired with the advanced cooling, enables a 10-80 percent charge in 11 minutes. The battery uses a nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum cathode and a silicon-containing anode, achieving an energy density above 298 Wh-per-kilogram. It can also switch between 800-volt and 400-volt operation and supports multiple global DC charging standards, including NACS and CCS2.
Mercedes acknowledged that some enthusiasts may miss the sound of a traditional engine. The AMG GT 4-door coupe therefore includes more than 1,600 sound files derived from the AMG GT R to simulate engine notes, exhaust burbles, and virtual gear changes. Separate audio cues play when the vehicle is unlocked, entered, or charging.
Computing power is centralized in the AMG Race Engineer Core, which runs on the new MB.OS operating system. A single master chip manages driving functions, charging, suspension, and battery cooling instead of multiple smaller processors.
Inside the cabin, three displays sit beneath a continuous glass surface: a 10.2-inch driver display, a 14-inch central multimedia screen, and a 14-inch passenger display. Drivers can monitor aero, heat, and energy metrics in real time through the system.
Mercedes has not yet announced pricing. The GT 55 version is scheduled to reach customers in late 2026, with the GT 63 following in early 2027.
Industry observers note that the new model positions Mercedes to compete directly with other high-output electric sedans and even some hypercars. The combination of axial motors, rapid charging, and extensive thermal management represents a significant step in the company’s electrification strategy.
Earlier concept testing at the Nardò Ring provided data that informed the production battery and motor cooling designs. Engineers reportedly used those long-duration runs to refine the oil-based cooling loop now featured in the GT 4-door coupe.
Buyers will also find distinct drive modes that adjust power delivery, suspension settings, and sound profiles. The vehicle can reportedly maintain consistent performance across multiple laps on a track thanks to the oversized cooling capacity.
While the electric powertrain eliminates tailpipe emissions, Mercedes has emphasized that the car retains the brand’s signature driving character through its simulated audio and responsive chassis controls. Company statements describe the GT 4-door coupe as a bridge between everyday usability and track-focused capability.
Further details on range, weight distribution, and exact performance figures are expected closer to the on-sale dates. Mercedes has indicated that additional variants could follow the initial GT 55 and GT 63 launches.