Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept Unveiled, Will Be Used To Develop The Successor To The AMG GT 4-Door Coupe
Mercedes has launched the AMG GT XX Concept. AMG, the brand’s high-performance division, interprets a performance-oriented EV. The Mercedes AMG GT XX builds on the Mercedes.EA platform, and it will use its learnings to produce the successor to the AMG GT 4 Door Coupe.
Styling
The Mercedes AMG GT XX has hints of the Mercedes C111 concepts from the 1960s and 1970s. The sunbeam orange shade complements the fastback profile, low-slung bonnet and sharply raked windscreen. Mercedes Vision AMG first showcased the aerodynamic design cues.
The AMG Panamerica grille has a light band and is more concave than before. Auxiliary lights adorn the edges of the grille, and the headlights sit on the bulges of the wheel arches. The headlights have integrated speakers, producing sounds of acceleration for the pedestrians.
There are two-part air outlets, dissipating air with an air curtain in the front splitter. Additionally, there is the implementation of ‘MBUX Fluid Light Paint’ on the door sills. It has luminescent paint segments which glow at the dark and can double up as a charging indicator.
Mercedes uses their patented aero wheels with moving aero blades. The 21-inch wheels use 5 moving blades which can open or close using the actuators on the wheels, depending on brake cooling requirements or aerodynamic efficiency demands.
The rear of the GT XX comprises 6 circular tail lamps and a wide diffuser, like the AMG One. However, the most notable aspect of the rear is the use of the ‘MBUX Fluid Light Panel’. It features 700 programmable RGB LEDs and demonstrates a 3D-pixel look, which can be useful for communicating specific messages in text or animation.
An active airbrake also aids in stopping the high-performance EV. Surprisingly, there is no rear windshield, possibly for improved aerodynamics. The AMG GT XX Concept has a drag coefficient of 0.198.
Battery Information
The GT XX uses 3 axial flux motors, which are lighter than conventional radial flux motors. They are also as much as three times denser than conventional e-motors, enabling consistent power and reliability, which isn’t a strong suit of typical EVs. The use of triple axial flux motors has been seen on hybrid supercars like the Lamborghini Temerario and Ferrari SF90 Stradale, but this is the first time it has been used on an EV.
Battery Cooling
The two motors in the rear are oil-cooled and packed in a single unit with a planetary gearset and an inverter. This Frankenstein trickery helps to achieve a combined output of 1341 HP. The positioning of the electric motors, being two at the rear and one at the front, gives the GT XX an all-wheel-drive layout.
However, the high-performance EV will be powering the rear wheels under most conditions. The electric motor at the front will activate during hard acceleration, energy recuperation or when it senses the need for additional traction.
The Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept’s batteries take inspiration from the construction of the batteries used in the Mercedes AMG One and the brand’s motorsport division. It uses a 114 kW NMC (nickel/magnesium/cobalt) with tall and cylindrical cells.
The small radius from the cell core to the casing helps generate quicker discharge of energy, also aiding the cooling department. The casing utilises aluminium instead of steel, as it is a better conductor of heat and electrical energy. Interestingly, the cells are packaged in plastic modules with direct cooling for individual cells.
Battery Range & Charging
It is important to note that non-conductive coolant flows through the channels in the modules, ensuring cooling for all the cells. The 800V battery’s architecture has been developed in-house. In theory, it can support DC charging up to 850 kW.
The advanced cooling system also helps to decrease charging times, as it can charge to 400 Km of WLTP range in just 5 minutes.
Interior
On the inside, the GT XX Concept has an all-black interior theme with various orange accents. There are exposed structural extrusions on the dashboard and centre console. Additionally, there is also orange piping on the centre console which draws inspiration from the high voltage cables.
Two large floating screens tilt towards the driver. It includes a 10.25-inch driver’s display and a 14-inch infotainment system. The steering wheel features a yoke-like design with usual controls, inspired by the brand’s racecars.
The screens get the latest MB.OS with a specifically-tuned user interface. The paddle shifters on the steering wheel help in energy recuperation rather than the presence of a simulated transmission. The Mercedes AMG GT XX uses recycled material for the interior elements.
Exposed carbon fibre on the roof, rather than a headliner, helps to save weight in the vehicle. The carbon bucket seats are also fixed to the car’s rear bulkhead. The door handles are finished in biotech leather made from used GT3 tyres and protein-derived bio-silk.
The floor also uses recycled materials. Mercedes says that they have achieved the same quality and finish as natural leather with this experimental material.
Outlook
We expect that some of these aspects will be toned down for the production car version. Mercedes will also launch an SUV with the successor of the AMG GT 4 Door Coupe. Both models will be going into production by late 2026.
Supercar giants like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Maserati have delayed their plans for launching EVs.
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