Mercedes-AMG is making waves in the electric vehicle market with its new bespoke four-door model that is set to rival the popular Porsche Taycan. This new EV promises to provide the typical AMG experience, complete with simulated V-8 engine noise and gear shifts, as well as the ability to easily go sideways on the ice.
Equipped with three electric motors, with one dedicated to each rear wheel, the new AMG EV boasts precise torque vectoring capabilities that allow for maintaining impressive angles while drifting. These motors are designed with an axial-flux configuration, making them compact yet incredibly powerful for their size.
In the AMG GT XX concept, the combined power output of the three motors reaches an impressive 1,341 horsepower, although these figures are yet to be officially confirmed for the production model. However, it is expected that the series model will surpass the 1,000-horsepower mark to compete with the high-performance versions of the Porsche Taycan. While it may not exceed the power rating of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, which boasts over 1,500 horsepower, the new AMG EV will offer a thrilling driving experience beyond just straight-line acceleration.
One of the standout features of the new AMG EV is its innovative driving dynamics control system called AMG Race Engineer. This system allows the driver to customize the car’s behavior through three distinct settings: Response Control, Agility Control, and Traction Control. Response Control adjusts how the motors react to the accelerator pedal, while Agility Control enhances the vehicle’s agility around the vertical axis, enabling the driver to introduce more oversteer. Traction Control offers nine levels of adjustability, influencing how much wheel slip is allowed and affecting the car’s behavior at the limits of performance.
With physical rotary controllers for easy adjustment on the fly, the driver can fine-tune these settings without the need to navigate through a touchscreen interface. This level of control and customization is aimed at maximizing the fun factor of the tri-motor electric powertrain, providing a driving experience that rivals or even surpasses the performance of AMG’s combustion engine offerings.
The tri-motor setup of the new AMG EV sets it apart from conventional two-motor all-wheel-drive EVs by granting AMG greater precision in power distribution. Instead of simply shifting torque between the front and rear axles, the tri-motor configuration allows for more precise power delivery across the rear axle, enhancing the vehicle’s handling and performance capabilities. With its cutting-edge technology and performance-focused design, the new Mercedes-AMG electric GT four-door is poised to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle market and delight enthusiasts of high-performance vehicles.