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SowetanLIVE
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- SowetanLIVE
Mercedes-AMG reveals 1,000kW Concept AMG GT XX
Mercedes-AMG is offering a tantalising glimpse into its four-door, series-production sports car future with the unveiling of the new Concept AMG GT XX. Built on the carmaker's high performance AMG Electric Architecture that uses a lightweight mix of aluminium, steel and fibre composite materials, the intriguing design study features a sleek fastback silhouette, low-slung bonnet and sharply raked windscreen reminiscent of the marque's experimental C111 show cars that wowed punters in the 1960s and 1970s.
Auto Blog
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Five Crazy Features of the Concept AMG GT XX We Hope Make It To Production
A plethora of techy features Sure, a 1,341-horsepower super sedan from one of the most storied brands on Earth is exciting, but there's more to the cool concept than a slick spec sheet with larger-than-life numbers. Affalterbach says that the Concept AMG GT XX 'offers insight into the first series-production model based on high-performance architecture.' Hopefully, some of the coolest features don't get left on the cutting room floor. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:09 Full screen 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line review: Is this the EV that will convert you? Watch More 'World first' Aero wheels Turbofan wheel covers have been around since the 1970s, but Mercedes claims the patented design appearing on the Concept AMG GT XX is a world first. The blades comprising the turbofan cover are repositionable and react to different situations as dictated by the car's control units. Like a traditional turbofan cover, they can sit flush with the wheel to reduce drag; however, when required for enhanced brake cooling, the blades open to increase airflow. The actuators adjusting the fans are attached to each wheel, fully autonomous, and use the wheel itself as a power source. Benz says the battery on each is good to store enough energy for 200 blade movements. Mercedes-AMG CONCEPT AMG GT XX — Source: Mercedes-Benz Taillights and light bar Around back, the Concept AMG GT XX continues to put on a masterclass in techno wizardry. The light panel comprises more than 700 individual LEDs and can even display vehicle status info like charging progress. Even the taillights themselves, which are fairly straightforward circular lights in groupings of three, are something we hope to see more of. The panel housing the lights is actually slightly recessed, giving the lights an extra sense of depth. The deceptively simple lights are a nice slice of retro-futurism — and good design — that we would love to see MB include in their upcoming cars. Mercedes-AMG CONCEPT AMG GT XX — Source: Mercedes-Benz Carbon fiber bucket seats What radical concept car is complete without a set of uber-aggressive carbon fiber-backed bucket seats? The Concept AMG GT XX isn't the first, nor will it be the last, but we're still suckers for an excellent pair of thrones. The front two buckets are based on race seats and feature swappable seat pads, similar to driver changes in endurance racing. The seat pads are also 3D printed, which makes us think there's actually a possibility of production in their future. Perhaps cooler — and less production-ready — are the rear bucket seats, a feature BMW pioneered in the F90 M5 CS. Benz says they're integrated into the car's rear bulkhead, cushions, and all. So, no hot swapping there. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Mercedes-AMG CONCEPT AMG GT XX — Source: Mercedes-Benz Unique flooring The Concept AMG GT XX, notably, has no headliner, leaving the carbon fiber roof exposed for all to see. You don't have to look up to be amazed; you can also look down at the floor. You'll notice a racing-inspired checkered flag design that's made of 100 percent recycled materials. I'm a big fan of working in checkered flag designs where you least expect it — like BMW and its F87 M2 CS's carbon fiber roof — and I'm really hoping Mercedes-Benz pursues this line of design. Name another car with a checkered flag design on the floor. I'll wait. Mercedes-AMG CONCEPT AMG GT XX — Source: Mercedes-Benz Luminescent paint The bright orange paint on the Concept AMG GT XX is eye-catching, but even more interestingly, it's luminescent, essentially translating to glow-in-the-dark. The paint emits light in response to an electrical current, allowing it to glow bright even when the lights go out. MB dubs it 'MBUX Fluid Light Paint,' and you may have already seen it in action, since the manufacturer used the same paint on a GT3 race car at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Mercedes isn't the only one working on this, so we expect to see this kind of paint becoming more mainstream over the next decade or so. Final thoughts The Concept AMG GT XX is one of the more compelling Mercedes concepts to debut in the last few years. Not because of its horsepower figures or striking overall design, but because it seems to offer a genuine glimpse into the automaker's future. If it is, we expect some really good-looking cars to roll out of Affalterbach sooner rather than later. While some features, like the aero wheels, are bound to be reserved for high-dollar cars, there are somewhat more reasonable goals for things like luminescent paint and recycled flooring. We'll have to wait and see. About the Author Steven Paul View Profile
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Mercedes-AMG reveals 1,000kW Concept AMG GT XX
Mercedes-AMG is offering a tantalising glimpse into its four-door, series-production sports car future with the unveiling of the new Concept AMG GT XX. Built on the carmaker's high performance AMG Electric Architecture that uses a lightweight mix of aluminium, steel and fibre composite materials, the intriguing design study features a sleek fastback silhouette, low-slung bonnet and sharply raked windscreen reminiscent of the marque's experimental C111 show cars that wowed punters in the 1960s and 1970s. Image: Supplied There's also an outlandishly large AMG specific front grille that, along with the vertical headlamps and loud sunset beam orange paintwork, give it all the right concept car chops. It's slippery too, with Mercedes-AMG claiming a mightily impressive drag coefficient of 0.198 Cd. Additional aero trickery includes a passive underbody cooling plate and an active Airpanel air control system built into the front intake that at all times allows for the best compromise between cooling and aerodynamic drag. The 21-inch forged aluminium wheels sport five movable elements that open and close depending on real time driving conditions. In the closed position they optimise range and efficiency while in the open position they allow air to flow inside the wheel and aid brake cooling. At the rear, above the six individual circular tail lights, resides a pop-up rear air brake. Of course the real meat in the Concept AMG GT XX engineering sandwich takes the form of its mighty all-electric powertrain. Three lightweight axial flux motors (one on the front axle and two at the rear) are powered by an advanced 114kWh oil‑cooled cylindrical‑cell battery developed in collaboration with the AMG Formula 1 team. Combined, the three motors offer a peak output of more than 1,000kW, enough to propel the vehicle to a theoretical top speed of more than 360km/h. Operating at 800V, Mercedes-AMG said the lithium-ion battery offers a very high average charging power of more than 850kW at 1,000 amps over a wide range of the charging curve. If this all sounds a bit like confusing nerd speak, know the Concept AMG GT XX has the potential to store up to 400km worth of energy in about five minutes when plugged into a suitable high-speed charger, a feat not long ago seen as the stuff of science fiction. The minimalist cabin of the Concept AMG GT XX features carbon fibre shell racing seats fitted with 3D-printed pads said to offer a new level of customisation with optimised ergonomics. Mercedes-AMG also makes liberal use of Labfibe, a biotech leather alternative that can be produced with different surface finishes such as nubuck, full-grain leather or suede and a variety of colours and textures. In this instance it's manufactured using pyrolysis oil produced from racing tyres that were used in competition on AMG GT3 customer racing cars. One scrap tyre provides the basis for around four square metres of the unique material. Other interior standouts include a rectangular shaped multifunction steering wheel similar to the one t featured in the Mercedes-AMG One, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, illuminated orange pipes around the centre console and a linerless ceiling that exposes the carbon fibre structure of the roof.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
1000kW Concept AMG GT XX is our closest look yet at the performance division's new flagship
The Concept Mercedes-AMG GT XX previews a new electric era for the performance division. Image: Supplied Mercedes-AMG will soon usher in a new era with its AMG .EA high performance architecture and innovative axial flux motors. The new Concept AMG GT XX, revealed to the world on Thursday, provides our closest look yet at the first series production model that will be based on this architecture. Set to rival Porsche's Taycan EV, the new battery-powered performance sedan will reportedly replace the current Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door. The Concept AMG GT XX shows off a bold new design language that takes elements from the brand's motorsport icons. To that end, it features an ultra-wide Panamericana grille, while the triple-round taillights are a new design feature for the brand. Styling is inspired by the brand's competition cars. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The concept's performance potential is even more startling, with three 'axial flux' electric motors delivering a peak output of more than 1,000kW. Acceleration figures haven't been announced, but the top speed is listed at 360km/h, which is impressive for an EV. AMG's new creation has a disc-shaped stator and rotor, with the magnetic flux following parallel to the motor's axis (axial) rather than perpendicular (radial) as it would in a conventional e-motor. Two of the motors are mounted on the rear axle, with one powering the front wheels, allowing fully variable torque distribution through the AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system. 'With our high-tech axial flux motor, we're delivering a revolutionary new drive that is unparalleled in terms of power density, weight and packaging,' says Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe. 'This pairs with a new performance battery developed from scratch that enables previously unimagined levels of performance and endurance.' To that end, the pioneering battery design features cylindrical cells that are 'remarkably' tall and slim, which benefits cooling. The lithium-ion energy storage unit has a high voltage of more than 800 volts, and thanks to a very high average charging power of over 850kW, the concept can recharge energy for around 400km in just five minutes. The cabin has a minimalistic design. Image: Supplied
India Today
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept debuts: Meet the 1,360bhp high performance EV
Mercedes has revealed the Concept AMG GT XX, a four-door electric sports car that previews the brand's first series-production model on the high-performance platform. Boasting over 1,360bhp from three axial flux motors, a revolutionary battery with ultra-fast charging, and a striking design, the GT XX sets a new benchmark for electric performance vehicles. advertisementMercedes-AMG Concept GT XX powertrainAt the heart of the GT XX are three axial flux motors, two at the rear and one at the front, developed in collaboration with UK-based YASA, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. These motors deliver a peak output of over 1,000kW, which translates to 1,360bhp, enabling a top speed exceeding 360kmph and a drag coefficient of 0.198. Compared to conventional radial flux motors, axial flux motors are three times more power-dense, two-thirds lighter, and occupy one-third of the space, offering unparalleled performance and efficiency. The rear High Performance Electric Drive Unit ( integrates two oil-cooled motors with a planetary gearset and silicon carbide inverters, while the front features a single motor with a spur-gear transmission. A disconnect unit (DCU) decouples the front motor during steady driving to enhance efficiency, engaging it for acceleration or added traction. The AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system ensures fully variable torque distribution for optimal grip and Concept GT XX Battery technology advertisement The High Performance Electric Battery ( is a bespoke development inspired by the AMG ONE hypercar and Mercedes' Formula 1 expertise. It utilises tall, slim cylindrical cells with NCMA chemistry (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminium) and a silicon anode, achieving an energy density of 300 Wh/kg. The cells are housed in laser-welded aluminium casings for superior thermal and electrical conductivity.A direct cooling system circulates non-conductive oil around each of the over 3,000 cells, maintaining optimal temperatures for sustained performance. This enables the GT XX to recharge 400km of WLTP range in just five minutes at an average charging power of over 850kW using a standard CCS cable. Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Alpitronic to develop a prototype charger capable of this speed, with plans to expand its Mercedes-Benz Charging Network with next-generation high-power Concept GT XX designIn terms of dimensions, the AMG GT XX concept measures 5,204mm in length, 1,945mm in width and 1,317mm in height. The GT XX's exterior blends iconic AMG styling with futuristic innovation. Its fastback silhouette, low-slung bonnet, and sunset beam orange paint evoke the legendary Mercedes C111 concepts. The AMG-specific grille features a concave design with a central Mercedes star, flanked by rectangular auxiliary lights and vertical main headlights. Air outlets on the bonnet and a front splitter with air curtains optimise cooling and aerodynamics. The car achieves a drag coefficient of 0.198, aided by an optimized underbody, active AIRPANEL louvers, and a Venturi-effect diffuser. MBUX Fluid Light Paint on the sills uses electroluminescent technology to display charging status, while 21-inch active aero Wheels with electronically controlled blades balance brake cooling and aero efficiency. At the rear, six circular taillights and an MBUX Fluid Light Panel with 700+ RGB LEDs enable dynamic animations and Concept AMG GT XX becomes the first vehicle to integrate exterior speakers for driving sounds directly into its front headlights. By utilising the headlight housing as a speaker cavity, this design not only saves space and reduces weight but also opens the door to new, dynamic sound profiles. These integrated speakers also serve a dual purpose by functioning as acoustic signals for pedestrian safety. Additionally, the car features passive membrane technology in its rear soundbar, enhancing low-frequency response and delivering deeper, more powerful bass by maximising the use of available GT XX concept interiorsThe GT XX's interior is a driver-focused cockpit with a black, orange, and silver colour scheme. Carbon-fibre bucket seats feature 3D-printed ergonomic pads covered in LABFIBER Biotech Leather Alternative, a sustainable material derived from recycled GT3 racing tyres. LABFIBER Biotech Silk Alternative adorns the door handles, showcasing biotechnology-based performance materials. Two LCD screens, including a 10.4-inch instrument cluster and a 14-inch infotainment system, featuring MBUX interface powered by with animations highlighting the electric powertrain. The AMG ONE-inspired steering yoke includes LED indicators for charge and performance status, while exposed body-in-white extrusions and orange high-voltage cable-inspired pipes reinforce the racing innovations Set to enter production in 2026, the GT XX previews a model likely to replace the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. Its axial flux motors will be manufactured in Berlin-Marienfelde, using 100 production processes, including 65 new to Mercedes-Benz and 35 world-firsts. The car targets rivals like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lucid Air CONCEPT AMG GT XX is the next milestone in the history of AMG and forges a whole new dimension of performance," said Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG. He further said, "The heart of an AMG was always the motor, and that will remain so with our in-house electric architecture. With our high-tech axial flux motor, we're delivering a revolutionary new drive that is unparalleled in terms of power density, weight and packaging."'With the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, we have succeeded in translating our design vision for AMG into the future. Sports cars have always been the icons of our brand; they are emotional and truly special to create," said Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Mercedes-Benz Group to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
