Flashspoter - Mercedes-AMG has after a long waiting period relying on combustion engines, finally released its first ever pure electric vehicle fully designed from scratch. The car called the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe electric is capable of delivering phenomenal power up to 1,153 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. Such power output makes it among the fastest in the world of four-door sedans, with the capability of going from 0 to 62 mph in 2.4 seconds and the top speed of 186 mph.
The most fascinating aspect is actually not only the power but also the charging technology. Based on an 800 volt architecture, the car is able to charge the battery from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 11 minutes. In fact, in 10 minutes of charging, the mileage adds up to 268 miles. This is achieved through the support of DC charge power up to 600 kW which is a number that is not yet commonplace in today's mass-produced vehicles. The battery that is used is an oil-cooled NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-Aluminum) Type and its net capacity is 106 kWh.
In terms of styling, the car resembles a much bolder, more aggressive model than that which has a gasoline engine. The length of the car is up by 1.6 inches, the wheelbase is lengthened by 3.5 inches, and the total height of the car is down by 1.5 inches. The coefficient of air resistance is 0.22, a very good number for a car of this width. Active aerodynamic features such as front louvers, active rear spoiler, and diffuser that can extend almost 6 inches at high speeds also help efficiency and stability.
Many luxury car manufacturers are turning to electricity with a safe approach, but Mercedes-AMG is taking a different path. They equip this 4-Door GT with three axial-flux electric motors acquired by the British company YASA. This technology allows the motor to be smaller, lighter, and more powerful than conventional radial Motors. One motor at the front and two at the rear provide all modes of all-wheel drive as well as ultra-precise torque vectoring capabilities.
Not stopping there, AMG also presents a system called Race Engineer that can be adjusted via three Rotary buttons on the center console. The driver can change the throttle sensitivity, understeer-oversteer character, up to traction in nine levels. Driving modes such as Sport+ and Race, as well as the AMGForceSport+ feature that simulates dentures with torque interruptions and synthetic sounds from the AMG GT R, confirm that AMG wants to retain the emotional element that is usually missing in electric cars.
In terms of the chassis, the car is equipped with Active Ride Control air suspension with three levels of adjustment, hydraulic-based semi-active roll stabilization without physical anti-roll bars, as well as a rear-wheel steering system with a turning angle of up to 6 degrees at low speeds. Regenerative braking is capable of up to 0.68 g and sends back up to 550 kW to the battery.
The main advantage of this model over rivals such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT or similar cars from other brands lies in the combination of the highest fast charging speed in its class, a more efficient axial-flux motor, and the ability to personalize the character of a very deep drive. No other EV currently offers nine-level Traction Control and virtual wheelbase changes via physical buttons in the cabin.
In addition, despite its weight reaching almost 2.5 tons, performance and stability are not compromised thanks to the active aerodynamics under the floor that create the venturi effect like a racing car. The choice of aerodynamically optimized 21-inch alloy wheels is also claimed to add a range of up to 9 miles.
The presence of this electric 4-Door GT opens the insight that electric cars are not only economical but also very fierce. The main challenge is certainly the price and availability of 600 kW charging stations that will probably have to better accommodate the charging of these vehicles. But as a technology statement, AMG has succeeded in creating an electric car that is not boring.
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