Mercedes-AMG just dropped a teaser that has the performance world buzzing.
The Affalterbach outfit appears ready to unleash an all-electric version of their GT 4-door, aiming squarely at Porsche’s Taycan with German precision and zero emissions.
From V8 Thunder to Electric Lightning
The current GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE already terrifies most supercars with its hybrid powertrain.
A 4.0L biturbo V8 pairs with an electric rear motor to deliver 831 hp and a pavement-warping 1,000+ lb-ft of torque.
But this upcoming model ditches combustion entirely.
Mercedes is betting big on electric performance, leveraging the dedicated AMG.EA platform that’s been developed specifically for high-output EVs.
The architecture will employ axial-flux motors – not the typical radial units found in most EVs.
These motors deliver higher power density in a more compact package. Translation: more grunt, less weight.
Vision AMG DNA in a Production Wrapper
The teased silhouette reveals a sleek, low-slung four-door that carries clear design inspiration from the Vision AMG concept.
Key design elements expected in the production model:
- Aerodynamically optimized body with dramatically sloping roofline
- Illuminated Panamericana-style grille treatment, reimagined for the EV era
- Muscular haunches and aggressive stance befitting the AMG badge
This isn’t merely an electric EQS with some red brake calipers.
It’s purpose-built for performance, designed to convince skeptical enthusiasts that electrons can deliver thrills.
Summer Showdown with Taycan
The electric GT 4-door is slated for a summer debut, positioning it as Mercedes-AMG’s flagship performance EV.
Porsche’s Taycan has enjoyed relative isolation in the high-performance electric sedan segment. That monopoly ends soon.
The Taycan Turbo S delivers 750 hp in overboost mode. Expect AMG to target that figure – or exceed it.
Mercedes knows the stakes. Electric performance isn’t just about raw numbers. It’s about character, feel, and driver engagement.
The real question: can AMG translate their combustion-era swagger into the silent world of EVs? We’ll find out this summer.
