The Mercedes-AMG GT XX has arrived, marking AMG's first venture into all-electric concepts.

An all-electric sportscar is now a reality, all thanks to Mercedes-AMG GT XX-, which is the first all-new performance electric concept from the performance division model from Mercedes-AMG. Let us highlight some impressive facts about this car. A super power output of 1,360 HP and a claimed top speed of over 360 km/hr and a range top up of about 400 Km in just five minutes of rapid charging, sounds breathtaking!!!

The production version is set to be the first model engineered by Mercedes AMG.EA skateboard architecture. This will be presented as a sample model and will be a top-spec model in Mercedes all-electric lineup, thus a successor to GT 4-door Coupe, defined as the most powerful AMG in production. 

Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept Electric Motors Engineering

The core thinking of Mercedes is, “The heart of an AMG is always the motor,” so let’s discuss the electric motors powering this performance sedan. The GT XX concept is equipped with three axial flux motors (two present on the rear axle and one attached to the front), which according to Mercedes is a more lighter adjustment than the traditional e-motor setup (radial flux motors). 

Mercedes claims that their new three-motor setup generates more energy which allows for continuous power generation and consistency of performance, an area which is not the strength of high-performance EVs. The axial flux motors were generally seen on hybrid supercars such as Lamborghini Temerario, and Ferrari SF90 Stradale, so it's pretty smart of Mercedes to share the technology and blend it seamlessly into their all-electric concepts, thus increasing the performance standards. 

ELECTRIC MOTORS: The two electric motors attached to the rear are oil cooled and inserted into one unit with an inclusion of planetary gearset and an inverter, integrated with the front electric motor, they generate a massive total power output of 1,360 HP. The GT XX also comes with an all-wheel drive system. 

But in the majority of circumstances, the rear motor drives the car as the front motor only comes into power when you need hard acceleration, energy recuperation or when additional traction is required, especially on hill driving. 

Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept Battery Technology and Cooling

One of the most remarkable innovations Mercedes has integrated into the GT XX concept is the inclusion of new generation batteries which are crafted on the learnings from the AMG One Hypercar and Mercedes Formula 1 Racing Division. 

BATTERY TECH: The GT XX is powered by a 114 kWh battery coupled with NMC (Nickel/Manganese/Cobalt) chemistry and tall cylindrical cells. According to Mercedes, the small radius between cell core and its casing ensures faster discharge of energy or in simple terms faster flow of energy as required by the driver, it also helps in effective cooling and regulating the temperature of batteries especially at high temperatures. 

What’s even more important to consider is the fact that cells are packed into plastic modules and provide direct cooling for each individual cell. There is also a flow of high-tech coolant through the channels in the modules to ensure effective cooling to all cells, which improves the overall efficiency and performance of the GT XX Concept. 

800 V: The battery supports 800V architecture, which helps the car to be charged via DC charging with a power source of up to 850 kW. It is also housed by an all-new battery management system developed exclusively by Mercedes which regulates the health of batteries.

Thus Mercedes has integrated a smart cooling tech to regulate the temperature of batteries which ensures effective thermal management at high speeds and extreme temperatures. Mercedes have also blended high voltage architecture for generating high powers. With the added tech, the sportscar has the capability to add about 400 Km of range in just five minutes of rapid charging. 

Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept Design 

Visually, the design of AMG GT XX gives a strong resemblance of Mercedes C11 series of concepts which were designed between 1960s to 1970s, especially when viewed in this shade of sunset beam orange. The new design language was also showcased at Vision AMG 2022. 

Mercedes has designed the sportscar by adding even the minute details so finely that aesthetically it looks gorgeous yet pleasing such as a fastback roofline, low-slung bonnet, and sharply raked windscreen for better aerodynamics, especially at high speeds, allowing the sports car to provide a claimed drag coefficient of 0.198.  Thus these design cues blend together to make the car look like a sportscar from each angle. 

The signature Panamericana grille has been carried forward which adds a bit of royalty to the overall design of the car. However it is now framed by a light band, and has even got more concave than before. There is also an addition of a new rectangular auxiliary lights present at the edges of the grille which when litted gives a spotlight to the AMG’s signature grille highlighting the heritage and royalty the AMG badge carries. 

• The headlights are even housed by integrated speakers that are used as loudspeakers for mimicking throttle sounds on the outside to give an adventurous feel to the driver. 
• There are two-part air outlets present on the sportscar concept each with the two fins. The prime objective of these air outlets is to provide aerodynamic efficiency especially at high speeds. 

• The overall profile of the car is low-slung and gets a pronounced shoulder line, but what’s really impressive about the overall design is the ‘MBUX Fluid Light Paint’ present on the sills of the sportscar, as it contains luminescent paint segments which provides a natural glow in the dark and also denote the current charging status of the vehicle. 
• The concept also comes with new styled aero wheels with moving aero-blades which are patented by the manufacturer. It comprises 21-inch wheels with five moving blades which open or close through actuators present on the wheels. 

REAR: The rear is complemented by six circular tail-lamps with a wide diffuser designed with exposed carbon fibre, thus giving a resemblance of the AMG One. Mercedes has also designed a dedicated ‘MBUX Fluid Light Panel’ attached between the tail-lights. 

This panel houses more than 700 independently programmable RGB LEDs, which provides communication and displays specific messages in text or animation. Another important feature is an integrated active airbrake. 

Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept Features

The interior is designed with an all-black theme with a highlight of silver and orange accents that looks really sporty and race-inspired giving a kind of cockpit feel to the overall cabin. The door pads and floor are also highlighted with checkered flag graphics. 

However there are also distinctive design cues such as exposed structural extrusions incorporated on the dashboard panel and the center console. On the other hand, there are backlit, vertical struts on the dashboard which seem to be inspired by the high-voltage cables, as per Mercedes. 

SCREENS: The driver is welcomed by two imposing floating screens, one is a 14-inch infotainment display and a 10.25-inch instrument cluster. The screens are updated with the latest version of MB.OS operating system integrated with bespoke UI/UX. 

Steering Wheel: What’s interesting to witness is the yoke-like steering wheel with the AMG-spec switchgear which feels like it has been taken from F1 cars, thus giving a sports car feel while holding the steering wheel. There is also an addition of paddle shifters to adjust the energy recuperation according to the driver’s needs. 

REAR SEATS: The rear seats are carbon bucket inspired and are placed at the car's rear bulkhead, with no headliners present, thus it helps to reduce the weight of the sportscar and highlight the carbon fiber structure. 

A lot of experimental materials are used in the interior section of the sportscar such as biotech leather alternatives which have been formed exclusively from recycled GT3 tyres and protein equipped bio-silk interior door handles.

Mercedes have claimed that they have achieved the finest quality material which is equivalent to natural leather. The floor has also been designed by recycled materials, thus a good attempt of increasing sustainability by following recycling practices. 

Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept Expected Launch 

However as this is a design concept, the final production model could be a little bit less equipped and could be launched with a similarly based SUV, and both are expected to be introduced globally by late 2026. 

This introduction of the next generation electric sportscar is revealed at the time when many big auto players are reconsidering their decisions to go all electric. Ferrari has also delayed their second EV and the launch has been shifted to at least 2028 due to less growing demand of EVs, but they are heavily working on their first all-electric EV and plans to launch sometime in October. Other rivals such as Lamborghini and Porsche have also postponed their upcoming electric models.