Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Ditches V8 Power For 1,153 HP Of Electric Muscle

Gone is the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 previously found in the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. In fact, gone is everything you might have previously associated with the fast, sleek, sloping sedan, as the AMG GT 4-Door is now an EV with a monstrous 1,153 horsepower (during launch control) and 1,475 lb-ft of torque from a Formula One-derived 800-volt battery featuring directly cooled cylindrical cells that promise repeatable and sustained power delivery. The platform also allows for 600+ kW charging, enabling a recharge from 10-80 percent in as little as 11 minutes. Once full, the battery will deliver roughly 460 kilometers/285 miles of range, though that estimate is on the WLTP cycle, which is more forgiving than the EPA's tests here in the U.S. As the styling suggests, this is the production version of the AMG GT XX concept, and plenty of next-gen tech has made its way to the real world. Let's take a closer look.

AMG.EA Architecture Makes for One Impressive EV

The AMG.EA platform under this new AMG GT 63 4-Door features a trio of axial flux motors (two on the rear axle and one on the front), making this the first series production EV with the advanced motors. They spin at over 13,000 rpm and top speed, and the result is 0-60 mph in 2.0 seconds flat and 0-124 mph in 6.4 seconds. These figures will be slightly worse with the AMG GT 55 4-Door Coupe, which has "only" 805 hp. Opt for the AMG Performance Package, and the top speed is limited to 186 mph, or only 11 mph less than its combustion-powered predecessor. And if you still miss the sound of a V8, the AMGFORCE Sport+ drive program may have a weird name, but Mercedes says it "delivers a highly authentic, signature AMG V8 sound" derived from the C 190 AMG GT R. The mode also provides "an immersive haptic experience" by interrupting progress with simulated gear changes, much like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, and the setting provides a unique driver display. Launch Control, Boost, and Showtime modes feature sounds inspired by the AMG ONE hypercar, too.

Active aero is a similarly big part of the new EV, with optional active AEROKINETICS venturi flow elements for the underbody and an active AEROKINETICS rear diffuser also available, deploying at speeds of 75 and 87 mph, respectively. The car is also 1.6 inches lower than its gas forebear, despite having a battery in the floor. With the GT 55, AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension is standard with triple-adjustable air springs, while the GT 63 gets access to ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL, which adds active roll stabilization that should work no matter how hard you push the car, thanks to an 8.2-liter pressure reservoir. Whichever system you have, the car hunkers down at speed, and multi-link suspension appears at each end of the car, with everything at the front but the tie rod made of forged aluminum, and everything but the rear aluminum spring links made of steel. Speaking of the rear end, rear-axle steering also features to increase low-speed agility and high-speed stability. When it's time to come to a stop, carbon-ceramic brake discs up front work with steel brakes on the rear, and of course, there's brake energy recuperation, too.

AMG GT 4-Doo Looks Wild Inside and Out

Illumination is all the rage for automakers trying to stand out at night, and the AMG GT 4-Door's vertical slats can be lit up. An illuminated Mercedes star and the star-shaped daytime running lights reinforce the brand identity further, which is probably necessary on something that looks this different than other AMGs. To be fair, the front of the car with its splitter and gaping grille looks fairly similar to the AMG GT Coupe (the real coupe, with two doors), and the shape of the body is arguably normal, even with flush door handles, but at the rear, the concept-inspired design is totally new. Three circular taillights sit on each side of the rear fascia, which features a grille-like set of strakes across it, and this black element is framed by more (optional) LEDs swooping around in a semi-circular shape beneath the retractable rear spoiler, which deploys above 50 mph at different angles depending on whether the car is chasing stability or speed. Lower down, the sculptural diffuser panel has elements that look almost like square AMG exhaust tips, and buyers can choose from 20-/21-inch forged wheels, including a 21-inch design that increases WLTP range by up to 14 km/8.7 miles. There's also a panoramic roof that can be fitted with SKY CONTROL illuminations.

Related: Mercedes-AMG GT XX Breaks Multiple EV Distance Records With 3,405 Miles in 24 Hours

AMG GT 4-Door Drive Programs:

• Comfort: Gentle throttle response, regular ride height
• Sport: Permanent all-wheel drive, lower ride height, firmer suspension
• AMGFORCE Sport+: AMG V8 sounds, simulated gear changes
• RACE: Access to Drift Mode, Drag Race, or Track Race settings
• Slippery: Understeer-oriented handling, low steering effort, gentle accelerator response, normal ride height
• Eco: Maximum efficiency, rear-wheel drive, lower performance and top speed, lower ride height, certain features deactivated to save energy
• Individual: Customizable to the driver's preferences, with settings for sound, throttle response, suspension setup, ride height, rear spoiler position, and electronic stability program

Inside, the driver gets a 10.2-inch display connected to a 14-inch infotainment display, which is angled toward the driver. On the other side of the GT 4-Door cabin, another 14-inch display appears for the front passenger, and this is standard. Typical Mercedes round climate control vents with a turbine design also appear on the dash, glowing in sync with the ambient lighting system, while the center console adds physical rotary controls in a similar design. The front seats are also new, with optional AMG Performance seats featuring openings in the backrest, much like BMW's M Carbon seats. We should also talk about the steering wheel, which can be finished in leather, carbon fiber, or microfiber suede. This has paddles for control energy recuperation under deceleration, as well as two AMG DRIVE UNIT buttons for adjusting various vehicle settings. As a so-called coupe, the rear-seat experience is less lush, but as a dedicated four-seater, it's not bad. Sure, you can spec a three-passenger rear seat, but making the most of the legroom recesses in the floor would be tougher. Either way, the backrests can fold down.

Mercedes has not yet revealed pricing, but the AMG GT 55 arrives in U.S. dealerships later in 2026, and the GT 63 will launch in early 2027. Both will have native NACS ports to make charging easier, and both will surely be pricy, but will they be successful? Is the typical AMG GT 4-Door customer attached to a V8, or will the EV experience be an exciting new way of going fast in something that looks unique? Time will tell, but Mercedes can make the car better if responses aren't warm, with AMG saying up to 1,300 hp is possible, and potentially over 700 km/435 miles of WLTP range.

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