Mercedes reveals production electric AMG GT with 1,153hp and two-second acceleration
The new AMG GT 4-door coupe targets late 2026 release, featuring ultra-fast charging, advanced thermal management, and a centralised computing core running MB.OS.
Mercedes has officially unveiled the production version of its electric AMG GT 4-door coupe, a high-performance vehicle designed to compete directly with hypercars. The German automaker revealed that the new model utilises technology derived from the Mercedes-AMG XX concept, which previously set a record at the Nardò Ring in southern Italy by completing 24,901 miles in under eight days. The production vehicle is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just two seconds, marking a significant escalation in the brand’s electrification strategy.
At the heart of the vehicle are three axial flux motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA. Mercedes states this represents the first production use of this specific motor technology, which employs a thin disc shape to reduce weight while delivering 1,153 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. The company claims these motors offer a substantial weight advantage over traditional radial motors without compromising on power output.
Power is managed through a high-performance battery featuring ultra-slim cylindrical cells with a diameter of one inch. To maintain performance during repeated high-load scenarios, Mercedes has implemented a direct oil cooling system using a special non-conductive fluid. This Formula 1-inspired approach provides 20 kW of cooling power, which the automaker notes is approximately four times the capacity of a standard EQS battery, theoretically preventing overheating during sustained track use.
The vehicle is built on an 800-volt architecture that supports ultra-fast charging rates of up to 600 kW. Combined with the advanced thermal management system, this allows the battery to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in just 11 minutes. The battery chemistry utilises a nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminium cathode and a silicon-containing anode to achieve an energy density exceeding 298 Wh per kilogram. The system also supports a switch to 400V and is compatible with five global DC charging standards, including NACS and CCS2.
Internally, the AMG GT 4-door coupe features the AMG Race Engineer Core, a centralised computing system running the new MB.OS operating system. This architecture replaces multiple disparate chips with a single master chip to simultaneously control driving dynamics, suspension, charging, and battery cooling. The cabin includes three screens under a continuous glass surface: a 10.2-inch driver display, a 14-inch central multimedia screen, and a 14-inch passenger display. To address the silence of electric propulsion, the vehicle includes over 1,600 simulated sound files derived from the AMG GT R to mimic engine notes and gear changes.
Mercedes has scheduled the release of the GT 55 version for late 2026, with the GT 63 version following in early 2027. Official pricing for the new super sedan has not yet been disclosed.
