Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door coupe. Despite ditching the conventional V8 engine, the new electric performance sedan still tries to retain AMG’s signature character with a synthetic V8 soundtrack. Let’s take a look at the important details.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: All You Need to Know
The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is based on the brand’s dedicated AMG.EA electric platform and features a new triple motor setup. The car uses three compact axial flux motors: two on the rear axle and one at the front. In the flagship GT 63 4MATIC+ version, the setup produces a massive 1,169 hp, while the GT 55 4MATIC+ delivers 816 hp.Mercedes-AMG claims that the GT63 can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds and hit 200 km/h in 6.4 seconds. Top speed is 300 km/h with the optional driver’s package. The electric AMG coupe is equipped with a large 106 kWh battery pack. Mercedes claims the battery supports 600kW DC fast charging, which can charge the car from 10 to 80 percent in about 11 minutes. The company also says that this system can add about 460 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging. Depending on the variant, the claimed WLTP range goes up to 700 km.Interestingly, Mercedes-AMG has focused heavily on providing an emotional driving experience despite the absence of a combustion engine. The GT 4-Door Coupe features a synthetic V8 soundtrack reportedly created using over 1,600 sound samples. It also gets virtual gearshift effects controlled by steering wheel paddles to mimic the feel of a traditional AMG performance car.
In terms of design, it features AMG-specific styling elements including a bright grille, sharp LED headlamps with star-shaped DRLs. At the rear, the coupe gets triple round LED tail lamps on both sides, an active rear spoiler and a large diffuser. Inside the cabin, the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster with dual 14-inch screens integrated into a large glass panel. AMG-specific graphics and performance display are also included.The center console houses three physical rotary controls as part of AMG’s new ‘Race Engineer’ system. The electric coupe also gets multiple drive modes, including ForceSport+ mode, as well as sporty seats, ambient lighting and a flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated controls.
