2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 4-door Coupe X290
By Lorenzo Bianchi May 20, 2026
New AMG.EA platform introduces three axial-flux electric motors with up to 1,169 hp.
800-volt battery architecture enables 600 kW charging and 460 km of range in 10 minutes.
AMG engineers programmed an immersive V8-style sound and shift experience into the EV drivetrain.
The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Changes Direction
Mercedes-AMG has finally revealed the production version of its next-generation four-door flagship, and it is nothing like the outgoing GT 4-Door Coupe. The new 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe abandons combustion entirely, moving to a dedicated AMG.EA electric platform developed specifically for high-performance applications.
What stands out immediately is the ambition behind the engineering. AMG is not simply adding another fast EV to the growing list. The company is positioning this car as a technical reset for the brand, introducing axial-flux motors, Formula 1-inspired battery cooling and an unusually emotional approach to electric performance.
The numbers alone are difficult to ignore. In GT 63 specification, the system produces up to 860 kW, or 1,169 horsepower, while 0-100 km/h takes just 2.1 seconds.
Fastback Proportions Replace Traditional AMG Muscle
Visually, the new car keeps some familiar AMG themes, though the proportions are noticeably different from the outgoing V8 model. The roofline is lower and more tapered, while the long hood and muscular rear shoulders remain central to the design language. Mercedes says the body sits roughly 4 cm lower than its predecessor despite the underfloor battery pack.
The front fascia introduces a revised AMG grille with optional illumination and a concave shape. Star-shaped daytime running lights and six circular taillamps give the car a distinct lighting signature at night. There is a strong emphasis on aerodynamic management as well, including active underbody venturi elements, deployable spoilers and adaptive cooling shutters.
In profile, the car looks tighter and more technical than before. The flush door handles, slim greenhouse and large wheel designs push it closer to a modern electric grand tourer than a traditional AMG sedan.
Axial Flux Motors Rewrite AMG Performance Rules
The real story sits underneath the bodywork. AMG uses three axial-flux electric motors developed with YASA technology, two mounted at the rear axle and one at the front. Compared with conventional electric motors, AMG says the design allows significantly higher continuous output while remaining compact enough for aggressive packaging.
The battery system also sounds unusually serious. It uses directly cooled cylindrical cells and an 800-volt architecture capable of charging at up to 600 kW. Mercedes claims more than 460 kilometres of WLTP range can be recovered in only 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
Perhaps the most unexpected detail is AMGFORCE Sport+, a drive mode designed to mimic the behaviour of an AMG V8. The system introduces simulated gearshifts, synthetic combustion-style acoustics and even drivetrain interruptions intended to recreate the feel of a traditional performance car.
It sounds excessive on paper. It may also end up being one of the few electric performance systems that actually feels entertaining rather than artificially dramatic.
Interior Balances High Technology With Grand Touring Comfort
Inside, the layout follows AMG’s recent driver-focused philosophy. A 10.2-inch instrument cluster and 14-inch central display sit beneath a continuous glass panel, while AMG-specific rotary controls remain integrated into the centre console rather than buried entirely inside menus.
The rear compartment appears more spacious than the roofline initially suggests. Mercedes includes dedicated foot garages in the battery structure to improve seating posture and long-distance comfort. A large panoramic glass roof stretches almost the full length of the cabin and can switch between transparent and opaque sections.
AMG TRACK PACE, augmented-reality race guidance and AI-supported MBUX features also underline how software-heavy this new generation has become.
AMG Targets Porsche Taycan And Lotus Emeya
The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe clearly positions itself against cars like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lotus Emeya. But AMG seems less interested in chasing minimalist EV purity and more focused on preserving the brand’s emotional identity.
That explains the synthetic V8 theatrics, the active aero systems and the unusually aggressive driving modes. Whether traditional AMG buyers fully embrace the transition remains to be seen. Still, this is probably the most technically ambitious production AMG in years.