Mercedes-AMG GT 63 E Performance is the company's most powerful production car to date. The E Performance emblems and plug flap on the rear fascia are the most noticeable differences between this and a normal GT 63 4-Door. AMG has created new 20- and 21-inch light-alloy wheels in two color options.
Changes to the inside include AMG hybrid-specific displays and functionality. This includes visuals on the infotainment display that depict the overall power flow of the driving system. Passengers in the back seat are also given information on the energy flow.
Under the hood is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that works in tandem with a rear-axle electric motor. This motor is linked to a two-speed gearbox and an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential. Overall, the GT 63 E Performance produces 831 horsepower and moreover 1,400 Newton-meters of torque. The vehicle also has a 14-hp belt-driven starter-generator.
Mercedes-AMG claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 2.9 seconds and a peak speed of 316 km/h. The fuel usage is likewise 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers.
The electric motor is powered by a 6.1-kWh high-performance battery pack weighing only 89 kg. It features a 3.7 kW AC charger onboard and was intended for quick power delivery, according to AMG. As a result, the GT 63 E Performance has an all-electric range of only 12 kilometers.
The battery pack employs a high-tech coolant made of non-conductive liquid that circulates around and cools each of the 560 cells separately. It takes around 14 liters of coolant to keep it at the ideal temperature of 45 degrees Celsius.
Electric, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Race, Slippery, and Individual are the seven AMG Dynamic Select driving modes.
There is no pricing information yet.