On the sidelines of the Formula 1™ weekend in Shanghai, Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the new top model in its GT series. The extremely powerful E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive consisting of a V8 engine and electric motor ensures lightning-fast response to inputs along with emphatic power delivery. Innovative motorsport technology, inspired by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, forms the basis of a unique motoring experience packed with performance and driving dynamics.

"From zero to 100 in 2.8 seconds - no AMG series model has ever sprinted that fast before. Given these values, it was clear that the world premiere of the new AMG GT63 S E PERFORMANCE had to take place on the sidelines of a Formula 1™ race. Our four-litre V8, combined with the performance hybrid system, makes the vehicle the top model in our GT family. The GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE combines enormous performance with a very dynamic driving experience and thus creates pure goosebumps. At the same time, the vehicle offers extensive equipment options and high-quality materials, making it one of the most exclusive performance-coupés on the market." Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of Business Units Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes Maybach

In the new AMG GT63 S E PERFORMANCE, the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine and the AMG Electric Drive Unit together generate a system output of 600 kW (816 hp) and a maximum torque of up to 1,420 Nm. The rapid acceleration to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and the top speed of 320 km/h underline the powerful performance. Systems such as the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with semi-active roll stabilisation and active rear-axle steering ensure a wide spread between driving dynamics and everyday comfort.

E PERFORMANCE: Combustion engine at the front, electric motor at the rear

The drive train of the new AMG GT63 S E PERFORMANCE combines the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine on the front axle with an electric drive unit on the rear axle. It integrates a 150 kW (204 hp), permanently excited synchronous electric motor with an electrically switched two-speed transmission and a mechanical rear axle limited-slip differential. The lightweight high-performance battery is also located above the rear axle. This compact design results in numerous advantages. The electric motor acts directly on the rear axle and can therefore convert its power more directly into propulsion. This provides an extra boost when starting off, accelerating or overtaking. As slip on the rear axle increases, the driving force of the electric motor is also transferred to the front wheels as required. The mechanical connection of the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive makes this possible via the cardan shaft and drive shafts of the front wheels. The positioning on the rear axle improves the weight and axle load distribution in the vehicle and thus forms the basis for convincing handling.

Inspired by Formula 1™, developed in Affalterbach: the AMG High Performance battery

Batteries require a defined temperature for optimal power delivery. If they get too cold or too hot, they temporarily lose power or even have to be turned down to avoid damage if the temperature is too high. A uniform temperature control of the battery therefore has a decisive influence on its performance, service life and safety. Conventional cooling systems that only use air or cool the entire battery pack indirectly with water quickly reach their limits - especially as the requirements continue to increase due to ever more energy-dense cells.

The basis for the high performance of the AMG 400-volt battery is the innovative direct cooling: for the first time, the 560 cells are cooled individually. They are constantly surrounded by a high-tech coolant based on a non-flammable liquid. Compared to water, the coolant has a heat capacity that is two to three times higher and stores more thermal energy. For direct cooling, the AMG specialists had to develop new, millimetre-thin cooling shafts whose width corresponds to the height of the cylindrical cells.

The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is overall inspired by technologies that have proven themselves in the Formula 1™ racing cars of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. The AMG High Performance battery offers high performance that is regularly and successively available. This increases the overall performance of the AMG GT Coupé. Added to this is the rapid energy consumption and high-power density. The high-performance battery offers a capacity of 6.1 kWh, 70 kW continuous power and 150 kW peak power. Charging takes place via the installed 3.7 kW on-board charger with alternating current at a charging station, wall box or household socket. The battery is designed for rapid power delivery and consumption and enables 13 kilometres of purely electric travel (EAER).

Operating strategy: electrical power always available

The basic operating strategy is derived from the hybrid power pack of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1™ racing car. As in the premier class of motorsport, maximum propulsion is always available when the driver needs it - for example, to be able to accelerate powerfully out of corners or when overtaking. The electrical power can always be accessed and frequently reproduced through high recuperation performance and demand-based recharging. The independent battery concept enables the optimal compromise between maximum driving dynamics and efficiency. All components are perfectly co-ordinated with one another: the increase in performance can be experienced and measured immediately.

The eight AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving programmes "Electric", "Battery Hold", "Comfort", "Slippery", "Sport", "Sport+", "RACE", and "Individual" are precisely tailored to the new drive technology. They offer a wide range of driving experiences - from efficient to dynamic. The driving programmes adapt important parameters such as the response of the drive and transmission, the steering characteristic, the chassis damping or the sound. The programmes can be selected using the AMG button and the central display in the centre console or via the AMG steering wheel buttons.

The performance hybrid usually starts silently ("Silent Mode") in the "Comfort" driving programme when the electric motor is switched on. The "Ready" icon in the instrument cluster signals that the vehicle is ready to drive. In addition, a powerful, sonorous, AMG-typical start-up sound is heard as acoustic feedback on the readiness to drive. It is radiated into the interior via the vehicle speakers. A light step on the accelerator pedal is enough for the AMG Performance Hybrid to start moving.

Recuperation can be selected in four stages

Because the High Performance battery is always in the optimal temperature window of around 45 degrees thanks to direct cooling, recuperation can also be optimised. Normally, a battery heats up a lot when the recuperation output is high, so energy recovery must be limited. Not so with direct cooling. Therefore, recuperation is already beginning in coasting mode without touching the brake pedal. This charges the battery and creates a braking torque. The wheel brakes are protected or, depending on the recuperation level and traffic situation, do not need to be activated at all.

Four different recuperation levels can be selected using the right AMG steering wheel button. This applies to all driving programmes with the exception of "Slippery". In the highest level, so-called "one-pedal" driving is possible. Over 100 kW of power can be fed back into the battery. Another advantage of recuperation: the vehicle does not become faster when driving steeply downhill. The system works like an engine brake.

Active aerodynamics

The active aerodynamic element, which is hidden in the underbody in front of the engine, contributes to the easy-to-control driving behaviour. It is standard on the AMG GT top model. This carbon profile is an exclusive AMG development and protected by patents. It reacts to the position of the AMG driving programmes and automatically extends downwards by around 40 millimetres at a speed of 80 km/h. This creates the so-called Venturi effect, which additionally sucks the car onto the road and reduces the lift on the front axle.

Another active component is the extendable rear spoiler seamlessly integrated into the boot lid. It changes its position depending on the driving condition. The AMG aerodynamics team has adapted the control software for the AMG GT63 S E PERFORMANCE to the higher performance and modified numerous parameters. They include the driving speed, the longitudinal and lateral acceleration, and the steering speed in the calculation. Depending on the driving programme selected, the spoiler assumes five new angular positions from 80 km/h to either optimise driving stability or reduce air resistance.

AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with semi-active roll stabilisation

Also standard is the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with semi-active roll stabilisation. The shock absorbers, which can be adjusted adaptively in rebound and compression, also have semi-active, interconnected hydraulic elements. They replace the conventional torsion bar transverse stabilisers and reduce body roll movements. The hydraulic connection of the damper chambers on all four wheels takes place via appropriate lines and the control valves within the adaptive dampers.

The connection of the four spring struts and the pressure regulation of the pump and switching valves allow a very wide roll spring rate while at the same time reducing rolling movements. To put it figuratively: every torsion bar from zero to rigid can be represented automatically. This increases comfort in everyday life because even unevenness on one side is compensated for. When cornering dynamically, the hydraulics also actively reduce camber loss. Thanks to the high camber rigidity, the coupé steers very precisely.

When driving straight ahead, the system opens completely depending on the driving programme and driving situation. The system compensates for one-sided obstacles that would otherwise lead to rolling movements. Drivers and passengers experience a significantly more comfortable driving experience. The lower rolling movements when cornering increase both comfort and driving dynamics. The characteristics of the driving behaviour in the individual driving programmes can also be further differentiated between comfort and sport.

Active rear-axle steering combines agility and stability

The AMG GT63 S E PERFORMANCE is also equipped with active rear-axle steering as standard. Depending on the speed, the rear wheels steer in either the opposite direction (up to 100 km/h) or the same direction (faster than 100 km/h) as the front wheels. The system therefore enables both agile and stable driving behaviour. These are characteristics that contrast with each other without rear-axle steering. Further advantages include easier vehicle control at the limit and less steering effort because the front wheel steering ratio is more direct.

Easy to control and stable: the AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system

In keeping with the extreme performance values and the associated performance, the AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system, with bronze-coloured 6-piston fixed calipers at the front and 1-piston floating calipers at the rear, comes as standard. Compared to AMG GT models with a pure combustion engine, it is larger in size: the carbon ceramic brake discs on the front axle measure 420 x 40 millimetres and on the rear axle 380 x 32 millimetres. The braking system impresses with truly short braking distances as well as maximum stability and fading stability under heavy use. It also scores points with its long service life. The lightweight material saves additional weight and reduces unsprung masses.

Mercedes-AMG presented the latest member of the AMG GT family around the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed - the new Mercedes-AMG GT63 PRO 4MATIC+ is aimed at car enthusiasts who are looking for exceptional driving dynamics. The agile response to driving commands and the overall performance offer an even sportier driving experience, which is particularly noticeable on the occasional race track. More power, aerodynamic fine tuning with further reduced aerodynamic lift and enhanced cooling contribute to increased driving dynamics and faster times on the circuit.

At the same time, the new model offers the same advantages as the other AMG GT family members. Based on customer demand for improved everyday usability compared to the previous series, the second-generation AMG GT offers a generous feeling of space and good all-round visibility. It is also optionally available with 2+2 seats. High-tech components such as the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active roll stabilisation, rear-axle steering as standard and active aerodynamics also sharpen the driving profile. Additionally, the sporty coupé puts its power to the road with the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive.

"The new AMG GT63 PRO is the sportiest model in our AMG GT family. If you're looking to not only enjoy your AMG GT on the road but also tackle some fast laps on the race track, the GT63 PRO is the ideal choice. We have boosted the engine's performance and enhanced aerodynamics with elements such as the new front apron and additional air deflectors on the underbody. Additional radiators in the wheel arches and electric water pumps in the top-mounted radiators ensure stability even under intense use. At the same time, the GT PRO offers a high degree of everyday usability. This blend of performance and practicality makes it a perfect addition to our AMG GT family, which has something to offer for every sports car enthusiast." Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes Maybach divisions

Improved performance and optimised drivability on racetracks

The AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine in the 450 kW (612 hp) configuration ensures superior propulsion. It delivers 20 kW (27 hp) more than in the AMG GT63, and the engine experts in Affalterbach have increased the maximum torque by 50 Nm to 850 Nm for even more powerful acceleration. This increase in performance was achieved by adapting the engine control unit. The AMG GT63 PRO impresses with its overall performance, especially at higher speeds. The AMG GT63 PRO sprints from zero to 200 km/h in just 10.9 seconds (0.5 seconds faster than the AMG GT63). The top speed is reached at 317 km/h.

Extensively expanded cooler package

The AMG GT experts have reinforced the high-temperature and low-temperature cooling circuits so that the drivetrain does not get too hot even under increased load. Two radiators are now positioned in the left and right front wheel arches. This increases the cooling performance of the drivetrain and thus the overall performance of the vehicle on the racetrack.

The top-mounted radiators of the differentials on the front and rear axles and the transfer case of the fully variable all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC+ are now actively cooled. With the help of electrically operated water pumps, the coolant circulates in the corresponding cooling circuits and can therefore dissipate the heat better and more continuously via the top-mounted radiators.

The new geometry of the air guide vanes on the underbody and the revised brake cover plates also channel more air to the brakes. This increases durability and prevents excessively high brake temperatures.

Increased aero performance

The aerodynamic fine tuning also increases the overall performance in terms of longitudinal and lateral dynamics. The aerodynamics experts and the driving dynamics specialists have worked closely together here. The redesigned front apron is even more dominant. It integrates additional air deflectors made of visible carbon fibre around the enlarged side air intakes. The active aerodynamic profile in the underbody, the AIRPANEL active air control system in the front apron and the aerodynamics package with a fixed rear wing on the tailgate are also included as standard. The aerodynamic lift on the front axle is reduced by over 30 kilograms. This results in even more precise steering behaviour. The AMG GT63 PRO also has additional air deflectors on the underbody - similar to those on the Mercedes-AMG ONE. These fins, which are located at the height of the front and rear axles, accelerate the airflow on the underbody. All measures are coordinated and interact with the rear wing concept, which increases downforce on the rear axle by around 15 kilograms.

Sturdy ceramic brakes, 21-inch forged wheels and cup tyres at no extra charge

The standard AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system with six-piston fixed callipers at the front and one-piston floating callipers at the rear is equipped with 420-millimetre brake discs on the front axle. These are currently the largest standard ceramic brake discs available from Mercedes-AMG. As in motorsport, the backs of the performance brake discs are made of lightweight, high-strength titanium. The brake system reduces weight, particularly the unsprung masses. Further advantages are their even greater durability and resistance to fading under heavy braking, which guarantee fast lap times. The brake system also excels with a long service life and spontaneous response behaviour. This is also a key factor for a high level of safety in everyday life on the road.

The lightweight AMG Performance 21-inch forged wheels in cross-spoke design are painted exclusively in Himalaya grey matt. They are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres as standard. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R Cup tyres are available as an option at no extra charge. The tyre dimensions are 295/30 ZR 21 at the front and 305/30 ZR 21 at the rear.

Motorsport feeling for the exterior and interior

The standard AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package with front splitter, trim strips in the side sills, diffuser and rear wing in high-quality carbon fibre emphasises the connection to motorsport. Black-painted brake callipers, AMG Performance seats with high lateral support and an AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather/MICROCUT microfibre are also included as standard.