With the all-new 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, the brand is making no bones about it: they are in the high-performance EV era. But AMG isn’t going to ease into it. They are going all-in with a car that has the power, the motor technology and the charging speed to put the rest of the segment to shame.
This is a ground-up new vehicle on the AMG.EA electric performance platform. The GT 63 4-Door Coupe has up to 1,153 horsepower. That comes from a novel arrangement of three axial flux electric motors – one in front and two in the rear.
For those who don’t know them, axial flux motors are more compact and have a higher power density than your run-of-the-mill EV unit. Here they allow AMG to do more than just hit a peak; they provide the kind of repeatable performance that has been hard to come by in the EV world. And even the “entry-level” GT 55 isn’t exactly slow, with its own 805 hp on tap.
The numbers tell the story:
- 0-60 mph: 2.0 seconds flat
- 0-124 mph: 6.4 seconds
- Top speed: 186 mph (provided you have the AMG Performance Package)
Power is only half of it. The GT 4-Door’s 800-volt architecture and new battery pack mean you won’t be waiting around at the charger. We’re talking a claimed 600 kW peak which puts it in a class of its own.
In practical terms you can expect:
- A 10–80% top-up in roughly 11 minutes
- Some 460 km (286 miles) of range in 10 minutes under the WLTP Cycle
The direct cooling on each cell is borrowed from AMG’s time in Formula 1. The idea is to keep the battery performing consistently when you put it through its paces, which is of more concern to us than pure range in a performance machine.
How do you make an EV without a V8 still feel like an AMG? The new AMGForce Sport+ mode is their answer. It throws in haptic feedback, simulated shifts and a V8-esque soundtrack. You could call it a gimmick, but it is there to preserve the emotional side of the driving experience.
Then there is the hardware to back it up: fully variable AMG Performance 4Matic+ AWD, active aero with deployable underbody parts, rear-axle steering and the optional AMG Active Ride Control. It is all meant to counteract the weight and put you in a proper performance car.
The exterior has a longer, sleeker line and a more pronounced rear end. It sits lower than its predecessor and sports an updated grille at the front (with illumination as an option). At the back you will find a diffuser and active elements that work with the adaptive spoiler to manage downforce and efficiency as conditions change.
Step inside and you are met with the latest MBUX tech and some distinct AMG styling. The driver is catered to with a 14-inch infotainment screen and 10.2-inch digital gauges set at an angle, and there is an AI-driven system to boot with apps like AMG Track Pace. A screen for the front passenger is also available. Yet there is room enough in back to call it a grand tourer in good conscience.
Expect the GT 55 to make its way to the U.S. in late 2026, with the full-throttle GT 63 following in early 2027.
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