Mercedes-AMG is working on a hardcore GT 4-Door EV, with a prototype featuring a ventilated hood and a sizable rear wing. The model could outgun the GT 63, which has 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft. This new variant will join the tamer 55 and 63 versions.
Spy photographers recently caught a lightly camouflaged prototype, revealing a more pronounced front splitter and a rear wing that appears taller than on the regular model. The car’s design is an impressive and ugly beast, with the new features giving it an even more extreme look.
Little is known about the model at this point, but it appears to build on the 63 variant. They made mostly cosmetic changes, with the ventilated hood and rear wing being the most notable additions.
There’s little doubt the powertrain has also been upgraded, although specifics are not available. The GT 4-Door rides on the new AMG.EA platform and features a 106 kWh battery pack. In the GT 55, this powers three axial flux motors that develop up to 805 hp and 1,328 lb-ft of torque.
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This enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph in approximately 2.7 seconds, before hitting a top speed of up to 186 mph when equipped with the optional AMG Performance Package. The GT 63 also has three motors, but they produce a combined output of 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft.
The interior should largely carryover from the existing model, with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch infotainment system, and a 14-inch front passenger display. We wouldn’t be surprised if they’re joined by an AMG Performance steering wheel and AMG Performance seats, which are optional on lesser models.
While the prototype’s performance figures remain a mystery, it’s clear that Mercedes-AMG is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with the GT 4-Door. As the company continues to develop this new variant, it will be interesting to see how it compares to the existing 63 model.
The Mercedes-AMG brand has always been synonymous with high-performance vehicles, and this new GT 4-Door variant is no exception.