The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupe is a 'Technovore'—a four-door sports saloon that devours modern technology to deliver both power and comfort. It is an electric vehicle packed with abundant power and multiple driving mode functions. As AMG’s first fully electric model, it seems to entrust its excitement to computer systems. For the long-established star-brand tuning house, known for dominating fossil fuel combustion and mastering engine ignition over decades, switching to electric motors feels almost contradictory.
On paper, in practical terms, this GT 4-Door Coupé can charge from 10 to 80% in just 11 minutes, and with a DC fast charge of only 10 minutes, it can travel approximately 431 kilometers. Its 800-volt electrical architecture, now common in modern EVs, and the NCMA battery (nickel/cobalt/manganese/aluminum) with advanced oil cooling, prove that electric cars can be as fast and comfortable as combustion engine vehicles. The trunk offers 415 liters of space, plus an additional 41 liters in the front compartment. The rear seats are spacious and comfortable. Its maximum range reaches about 595 kilometers, and stepping down to the GT 55 model increases that to 695 kilometers. Yet, most wealthy buyers still aim for a 1,000-kilometer range.
The truth is... it’s devilishly powerful. The high-performance '63' model’s chassis of the GT 4-Door Coupé stands ready with over 700 horsepower on standby, capable of surging up to 1,153 horsepower and an enormous torque of 1,999 Newton-meters (1,475 pound-feet). The desire for speed is relative to braking distance since it’s rare to need 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h. Weighing nearly 2.5 tons, it seems that weight has little effect on its driving performance.
The spirit of Affalterbach in an emission-free era is what wealthy owners will feel when spending time with this car. It reflects the refined expertise of AMG, as it should, because this is AMG’s official first fully electric car (the 2013 SLS AMG Electric Drive was more of a legendary unicorn). AMG did not rush into the electric scene but waited until the technology was fully matured. With such a long incubation, the result must be right. This car is not just an electric sports car for testing passenger neck strength; it must have dynamic performance, emotional engagement, and, importantly, embody AMG’s essence beyond a simple electric Mercedes-Benz performance badge.
A new heart from England: The star brand acquired a high-tech electric motor maker! The origin of this model began with a strategic business move worth noting. Back in 2021, Mercedes-Benz and AMG acquired YASA, a UK startup from Oxford, a global leader in developing axial flux electric motors. Simply put, this motor is flat, resembling a pancake or a thick 4-inch plate, but it’s a game-changer in power transmission. YASA’s latest motors are smaller, lighter, and far more powerful than conventional electric motors, perfectly suited for high-performance electric vehicles.
The only drawback is... these motors often emit a rather loud whining noise during operation. Previously, this wouldn’t have been a major issue because YASA motors were used as 'power boosters' in legendary supercars like Lamborghini Terzo Millennio and Revuelto, Ferrari 296 GTB and SF90 Stradale, and even the Koenigsegg Regera, where roaring combustion engines masked the motor noise. AMG’s engineers, however, saw greater potential and disregarded the motor sound. The result is this Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, the world’s first vehicle powered entirely by YASA technology (excluding Mercedes-Benz’s Concept GT XX prototype, a record-breaking speed and efficiency lab vehicle). This car is the monster’s birthplace.
Devilish power and the '3 magical buttons' control system: Thousands of horses come from three axial flux electric motors—one in the front and two in the rear—working together as an all-wheel-drive system with advanced torque vectoring (Mega Torque-Vectoring). Road grip and driving performance can be tailored at your fingertips because this second-generation GT 4-Door carries AMG’s 'Race Engineer' system. Three spherical rotary buttons on the steering wheel allow selection among three main performance categories.
Button 1: Response Control adjusts the electric throttle’s sensitivity across several levels, letting you choose between smooth or aggressive acceleration.
Button 2: Agility Control is particularly advanced. It simulates the vehicle’s wheelbase through computer systems to alter steering characteristics between understeer, neutral, and oversteer by effectively shortening or lengthening the wheelbase, allowing you to customize the car’s handling to your preference.
Button 3: Traction Control offers nine levels of slip control, letting the driver decide how close to the edge of grip they want to experience, from mild to thrillingly risky.
Besides AMG’s full range of standard driving modes—from efficient cruising to full-on sport (Eco, Slippery, Individual, Sport, Sport+, and Race)—the car also includes a special mode called ‘AMGForceSport+’ for the truly aggressive driver.
What is this mode? It simulates a transmission system to fool the driver, allowing explosive fun via the steering wheel’s shift paddles. Engineers have tuned it so that gear changes include a torque interruption that creates a jerking sensation reminiscent of dual-clutch automatic transmissions. It also synthesizes roaring engine sounds imitating the AMG GT R’s powerplant, responding dynamically to throttle input and lift-off. This emotional feature helps customers accustomed to combustion engines feel comforted, as if driving a fuel-powered AMG.
The interior decoration emphasizes a silver and black color scheme with deep red ambient lighting (customizable). The dashboard showcases impressive technology, starting with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster integrated into a 14-inch central screen angled toward the driver. An additional 14-inch screen prominently sits before the front passenger. Everything in this car is controlled through these screens, creating an overwhelming flood of information initially, but familiarity will grow over time. The 'Race Engineer' rotary control on the center console is designed to tilt toward the driver and can be adjusted by touch without looking, improving safety significantly, especially at speeds exceeding 200 km/h.
Cutting-edge design and spaceship-level aerodynamics: Its appearance is striking yet more refined and mature than the aggressive GT XX prototype. The car sits on the latest AMG.EA platform, stretching over 5 meters long and nearly 2 meters wide—dimensions that comfortably rival a Range Rover.
The front features a concave grille with vertical slats (optional illuminated grille available), adorned extensively with the iconic three-pointed star badges. LED headlights flank the sleek yet muscular sides. The rear resembles a panda mask, embracing six-star-shaped taillights that resemble jet engine exhausts, similar to the Ferrari 458 Speciale’s rear grille but larger. Alloy wheels range from 19 to 21 inches. A key highlight is the movable aerodynamic system named ‘Aerokinetics,’ offered in two styles.
In the standard version, intelligent louvres on the grille and wheel arches, plus a multi-level adjustable rear spoiler, generate downforce and stability at high speeds. Hardcore enthusiasts can opt for a racing version featuring a front splitter and an extendable Venturi tunnel underbody panel to accelerate airflow beneath the car and suction it firmly onto the track. For more restrained buyers, there’s an extended rear diffuser panel designed for optimal airflow management and energy efficiency. The car also includes active rear-wheel steering and a two-level adjustable air suspension, loaded with options.
Although the high-performance electric car market seems to be cooling down somewhat, this model’s concern isn’t production or results. The GT 4-Door Coupé Electric packs everything performance enthusiasts expect from AMG: cutting-edge technology, innovative interpretations of electric sports car emotion, and credit must be given to Hyundai’s ‘N’ lineup, which paved the way with the Ioniq 5N.