Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV debuts

Mercedes-AMG unveiled the new GT 4-Door Coupe on May 20 as an all-electric replacement for the first-generation model, ending the run of the V8-powered version and giving the nameplate its first production EV form. Mercedes said the car is the first series-production model built on its AMG.EA high-performance electric architecture and will be sold initially as the GT 55 4-Door Coupe and GT 63 4-Door Coupe. The launch followed teaser images and social-media posts that circulated ahead of the debut on May 20. ### Which Mercedes-AMG model actually debuted on May 20? The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe that debuted this week is a second-generation model, and this time it is fully electric. Paultan reported on May 20 that the new car replaces the original GT 4-Door Coupe introduced more than eight years ago and drops internal combustion entirely in favor of AMG-branded EV drivetrains. Mercedes’ U.S. media site described it as the brand’s first production model on the AMG.EA platform. (media.mbusa.com) May 20 coverage from automotive outlets including Paultan, Electrek and others focused on the car’s four-door fastback shape, its EV hardware and the fact that Mercedes-AMG is using the GT name on a battery-electric flagship rather than a V8 sedan. That framing helped drive the online debate between EV and combustion fans after the reveal. (paultan.org) ### How much power does the new electric GT make? Mercedes said the lineup starts with the GT 55 4-Door Coupe at 600 kW, or 816 PS, and rises to the GT 63 4-Door Coupe at 860 kW, or 1,169 PS. The company said both versions use a three-motor layout with one front motor and two rear axial-flux motors. Paultan and other launch reports also cited torque figures of up to 2,000 Nm for the GT 63. (paultan.org) The axial-flux setup is central to Mercedes-AMG’s pitch for the car. Mercedes said the compact motors are paired with silicon-carbide inverters and packaged to support both peak output and chassis response, while outside reports highlighted the model as a production application of technology previewed by the Concept AMG GT XX. (media.mbusa.com) ### What numbers is Mercedes using to sell the EV shift? Mercedes and launch coverage put the headline figures at up to 700 kilometers of WLTP range, a battery capacity of 106 kWh and peak DC charging above 600 kW. Paultan reported that the battery can go from 10% to 80% in about 11 minutes under ideal conditions, while Mercedes’ release said aerodynamically optimized 21-inch wheels can add up to 14 kilometers of WLTP range. (media.mbusa.com) Performance claims are similarly aggressive. Outside reports on the launch said the GT 63 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, while the GT 55 is rated at under three seconds. Mercedes’ own release emphasized “revolutionary performance” and “maximum intensity,” and Chairman Ola Källenius said the car “pushes performance to new limits” in the electric era. (paultan.org) ### Why are enthusiasts arguing about this car already? The immediate point of friction is the disappearance of the V8. BMWBlog, Autoevolution and Electrek all framed the debut around the loss of the old engine and Mercedes-AMG’s attempt to preserve brand character through synthetic sound and new EV performance benchmarks. Those reports said the car offers a simulated AMG V8 sound experience even though it is fully electric. (rushlane.com) May 20 social posts amplified that divide. Paultan’s post circulated early photos and specifications, while follow-up coverage concentrated on whether raw output, charging speed and acceleration can offset the absence of a combustion powertrain in a long-established AMG format. ### When will buyers actually get it? (bmwblog.com) Mercedes-Benz USA said the 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe will reach U.S. dealerships later in 2026, starting with the GT 55 4-Door Coupe. The GT 63 4-Door Coupe is scheduled to follow in early 2027, according to the same release. Electrive reported that orders would open in the days following the debut, beginning with those two variants. (media.mbusa.com) (paultan.org)