Top Gear|20. Mai
Mercedes-AMG's 1169hp BMW M5 Rival… With A Fake V8! | 4K
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance is AMG's first all-electric production car, pushing boundaries with 1,169 hp from three axial flux motors (one front, two rear) and a 106 kWh battery. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in ~2.1 seconds and tops out at 299 km/h.
Exterior Design- Oversized grille with vertical slats and optional illuminated elements.
- Star-shaped LED headlights that double as external sound speakers.
- 4 cm lower hood and roof compared to the predecessor, despite the underfloor battery.
- Active aerodynamics: Underbody flaps for Venturi effect, extendable rear diffuser, active roof spoiler.
- 21-inch wheels improve aerodynamics and add 16 km of range.
- Triple-screen setup: 10.2-inch driver display, 14-inch portrait touchscreen, 14-inch passenger screen.
- Carbon fiber steering wheel with paddles for boost mode (full power).
- Configurable driving modes via three rotary knobs: response, agility (virtual wheelbase), and traction control.
- AMG Force Mode: simulates V8 engine sound (with burbles and pops) and torque interrupts during shifts.
- Axial flux motors (Yasa) are significantly smaller and lighter than traditional motors, delivering repeatable peak power.
- 800-volt architecture enables 600 kW charging: 10–80% in just 11 minutes (up to 430 km range).
- Battery as structural chassis component; oil-cooled cell packs for high thermal efficiency.
- All-wheel drive with torque vectoring.
- Rear-wheel steering and two-stage air suspension.
- Front axle decouples during cruising to save energy.
- Pricing TBA, likely in line with the previous model or slightly higher.
Verdict: An emotionally engaging electric car that blends classic AMG traits with cutting-edge EV tech. Impressive charging speed and sound design make it a unique proposition.
