1,341-Horsepower Concept Car Showcases Electric Future of Mercedes-AMG
The bold future of Mercedes-AMG began in earnest with the unveiling of its Concept AMG GT XX tonight. The car is part of a new era for the brand, one dubbed "a new dimension of performance."
Introduced by Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG and Markus Schäfter, member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Mercedes-Benz chief technology officer, the concept car is indicative of a production model that will come to market in 2026. Schiebe was named Newsweek's 2025 World's Greatest Auto Disruptors Visionary Disruptor of the Year for his transformative role at Mercedes-AMG.
Concept AMG GT XX rides on the company's new AMG.EA platform, uses axial flux motors to deliver 1,341 horsepower, has a high-voltage battery the company calls "groundbreaking" and can be charged to add 400 kilometers of range in about five minutes thanks to its 800-volt technology.
The car is a technical achievement for the brand, which is starting to build its reputation as a higher-performance nameplate than it has been known for being in recent history. Much of its technology comes from the company's global research and development network and is linked to the company's Formula 1 powertrain innovations.
Front exterior of the Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX.
Front exterior of the Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX.
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"The best minds in our global R&D network have contributed their extensive expertise – from Mercedes-Benz in Sindelfingen and Untertürkheim to Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach and YASA in the UK to our Formula 1 drivetrain experts at Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth. Together, they have developed the Concept AMG GT XX and are providing an insight into pioneering drivetrain technology and the future of performance. The technology program pushes the boundaries even further and ventures into new ground," Schäfer said.
The GT XX is moved by new motors that are 30 percent smaller and two-thirds lighter than current Mercedes-Benz motors. But, they have three times the power density.
The technology was previewed earlier this year by the company at an event in Berlin in parallel with the debut of its partnership with Apptronik, which will result in humanoid robots being installed as part of its manufacturing process.
Those motors are able to move the car up to 223 miles per hour. That speed is possible because of innovative battery cooling technology and vent design that keeps the electric vehicle from getting too hot and shutting down for vehicle and passenger protection, and allows the motors to continually maximize their performance.
The battery is an entirely new endeavor for Mercedes-Benz. Its development draws on the company's experience in Formula 1 and contains new battery cells, direct cooling and high voltage. It was created to meet the high-performance demands future AMG vehicles will ask of it.
Despite the demands, Mercedes-Benz expects the battery to have a long life.
The car's design boasts innovative features as well. It is aerodynamically optimized with a low hood, sharply raked windshield and a more oval and concave grille than you'll find on current Mercedes-AMG models. At 186 mph, the car uses 83 percent of its energy output to overcome drag rather than to propel the vehicle forward, an example that showcases how important slick aerodynamics are to a model.
The car's drag coefficient, 0.198, bests the figures of the AMG ONE and Tesla Model S, and is close to what the Xiaomi SU7 and Lucid Air, two models noted for their exceptional efficiency and performance, offer.
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