Mercedes’ electric AMG GT 4-door coupe can go 0-60 in 2 seconds

May 19, 2026 Andrew J. Hawkins

Mercedes AMG GT 4-door coupe

The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borrowed from the automaker's XX concept that last year made history by driving 24,901 miles in under 8 days at Nardò Ring in southern Italy.

With the production model, Mercedes rethought its approach to motors and batteries in the hopes of delivering a high-performance vehicle that could go toe-to-toe with even some hypercars. The new AMG GT utilizes three axial flux motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA, delivering up to 1,153 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes clai …

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