Mercedes-AMG has introduced the GT SUV, the performance division’s first fully electric sport utility vehicle, boasting power outputs that reach up to 1,153 horsepower in its range-topping trim. Built on the brand’s dedicated AMG.EA platform, the high-riding model is being rolled out in three distinct variants: the GT 53, GT 55, and GT 63.
Leading the lineup is the GT 63, which utilizes three upgraded axial flux electric motors to generate 1,153 hp and 1,475 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain launches the vehicle from zero to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds, reaching 124 mph in 7.2 seconds. The mid-tier GT 55 also employs a tri-motor axial flux configuration, delivering 805 hp and 1,371 lb-ft of torque for a 0-62 mph sprint of 3.1 seconds. Buyers of the GT 55 can choose between a 106-kWh pack and a 128-kWh battery, the latter of which handles 710 kW DC fast charging to supply 83 kWh of energy in 10 minutes, alongside an estimated maximum WLTP range of 435 miles that is shared with the GT 63.
Serving as the entry model, the dual-motor GT 53 produces 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque paired exclusively with the 106-kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph in 4.2 seconds, supports 600 kW charging, and delivers up to 415 miles of WLTP range. To manage dynamic behavior on models that weigh up to 5,985 pounds, the GT 55 and GT 63 are fitted with AMG Active Ride Control+ suspension, which swaps conventional anti-roll bars for triple-stage air springs and hydraulic systems to actively counteract pitch and roll. Standard chassis hardware also includes all-wheel drive with torque vectoring and rear-axle steering that pivots up to 6 degrees, while carbon-ceramic brakes come standard on the GT 63 and as an option on the GT 55.
To simulate traditional combustion-engine driving sensations, AMG installed its AMGFORCE Sport+ system across all trims. The setup pairs artificial gear shifting and tactile seat shakers with synthetic sound profiles, producing an inline-six note on the GT 53 and V8 engine audio on the GT 55 and GT 63. Inside the cabin, the layout incorporates a 10.2-inch instrument panel, a driver-tilted 14-inch infotainment screen, three rotary dials for chassis tuning, and an optional 14-inch passenger display. Drivers also gain access to an AMG Track Pack system that logs more than 80 telemetry metrics and projects an augmented-reality racing line onto the heads-up display.
European sales for the GT 53 open this week at a starting price of €113,500 ($127,000), with the GT 55 and GT 63 slated to arrive between March and May. Deliveries in the United States are scheduled to begin next summer.
Source: carscoops.com
