GT 4-Door Coupé (X290) 2026 AMG GT 4-Door Vision EV

[Swissbob]

For Mercedes AMG to develop a Bespoke EV platform is comparable to Patek Philippe or Rolex developing a Smart Watch.

Even Leica builds their cameras on Sony sensors, and still people buy M cameras with film.

 

[Swissbob]

I guess then we're ok with all non-Chinese vehicle manufacturers just dying out. Or restricting their sales to an ever decreasing volume of ultra rich.

They could do the same, Bang&Olufsen or Loewe do with their TVs.

They buy the Screens from the well known players and combine it with a bespoke design and high quality speakers.

 

[AndreB]

Does this AMG GT EV comes with air suspension or a PAR equivalent from Porsche?

 

[Swissbob]

Does this AMG GT EV comes with air suspension or a PAR equivalent from Porsche?

Air suspension is standard.

 

[Matski]

But as @Mick Briesgau said, they’re not very exciting at all, even with 3000hp.

No offence to either party, but I do have to laugh a little when it's two guys with a preference for luxo-barges saying this.

 

[SCOTT27]

I like the front and the profile. The rear looks as if they forgot to remove the disguise.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

No offence to either party, but I do have to laugh a little when it's two guys with a preference for luxo-barges saying this.

No offence taken. If it amuses you, that’s fine.

This is what I call exciting …

BMW/Alpina B7 at Villa d’Este.

 

[Swissbob]

No offence taken. If it amuses you, that’s fine.

This is what I call exciting …

BMW at Villa d’Este.

We agree on this one as well.

 

[Dopebouy]

Perfect summary.

It’s incredible what a waste of human and financial resources the development of this car was.

All that money should’ve went on developing a closed-deck M256, a 48v V12, A new gen S-Coupe/S-Cabrio & A V8 C63

If range and weight weren’t an issue, I’d actually choose the AMG EV or Taycan over their ICE counterparts for a road trip or mountain drive.

Yes, V8s add drama because of the sound, but that excitement only lasts for a short while. Beyond the noise, the EVs are better in many other areas.

EVs produce that power till a certain percentile though.

A V8 can be modded to do 50% more power & be at peak hp till last drop of gas along with being lighter in weight.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

We've been through this whole argument about dozen times already.
Not enough people buy V12 mercedes' for them to bother making a brand new one, when the current one does fine in the markets that still care.

 

[Dopebouy]

We've been through this whole argument about dozen times already.
Not enough people buy V12 mercedes' for them to bother making a brand new one, when the current one does fine in the markets that still care.

& guess what? Not enough customers will care about this GT 4 door EV either, They already wanna burn it !

 

[Swissbob]

We've been through this whole argument about dozen times already.
Not enough people buy V12 mercedes' for them to bother making a brand new one, when the current one does fine in the markets that still care.

Marketing was a Problem, and there’s currently no SL V12 or G V12.

I guess a V12 G would sell surprisingly well.

 

[SCOTT27]

If they want to do something regarding a new S-Klasse Coupe/Cabrio? Then they have the opportunity to use the Maybach brand to launch something entirely new.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

I guess a V12 G would sell surprisingly well.

They used to make a G65. It was a literal unicorn. Hardly anyone bought it.

 

[AndreB]

A V8 can be modded to do 50% more power & be at peak hp till last drop of gas along with being lighter in weight

From my experience owning a 2018 AMG GT for five years and a Taycan Turbo for the past three, EVs are much easier to drive quickly than a turbocharged V8 car, even with more weight.

The power delivery in a non-hybrid ICE car isn’t linear, and it can catch you out if you’re not careful. With a powerful EV, the power is delivered so smoothly that the 680 hp in my Taycan doesn’t even feel intimidating anymore. In an ICE car with the same level of power, you need more skill to avoid getting into trouble.

 

[Dopebouy]

They used to make a G65. It was a literal unicorn. Hardly anyone bought it.

People buy G63 4x4 Squared, Brabus Gwagons & 6x6 Gwagons…in QUANTITY.

You telling me they wouldn’t buy a Gwagon with a new EU7 48v V12? Mercedes wouldn’t make them quick enough

 

[Esp5]

You telling me they wouldn’t buy a Gwagon with a new EU7 48v V12? Mercedes wouldn’t make them quick enough

He's telling you that it already existed and nobody bought it.

 

[Swissbob]

He's telling you that it already existed and nobody bought it.

Because the old G sold and drove bad compared to the 2019 onwards.

 

[kiki voinea]

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A friend had one in testing . And he told me that he never experienced a car with such a great value .

And this , by the quality of materials , and attention to details .

And the drivetrain is also good . UI . Comfort.

But the main factor is the price why is such a great car is the price.

Yea , there are going to be lots of stupid attention seeking people that will push this to it's limit just to get some content out of it .

But....It's such a good looking and great value car....

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This car is probably the reason why, all 3 AMG EVs won’t sell very well.

They’re DOA because of their price compared to the Xiaomi.

I agree, regarding your thoughts about EVs.

However for most who aren’t driving long distances and who can charge at home, EVs are very practical grocery getters.

Especially small cars can be build very nimble and agile, compared to the usual 3 or 4 banger the EV drivetrain is extremely smooth.

But as @Mick Briesgau said, they’re not very exciting at all, even with 3000hp.

Regarding the infrastructure, I agree but there’s another problem, I guess they underestimated the costs of the servicing of the fast chargers, If they reduce the servicing, the reliability drops significantly.

There’s another thing, you only get the perfect charging speed If you precondition the battery and you start charging as empty as possible.

Let's be real.... Most supercars this days are pretty tame

Sound is almost gone in every new supercar released due to regulations

Most supercars have some sort of electric drivetrain

What does it remain? Feeling of a gear shift ? Some engine noise ?

I mean , I don't know how many of you heard the 992.2 Turbo....It's sound like absolute garbage....

EVs are fun, IMO. Instant power. Lot's of torque. Low center of gravity

 

[Dopebouy]

Because the old G sold and drove bad compared to the 2019 onwards.

& also this new V12 G-wagon with 48v would be paired with E-ABC, it’ll be smooth as ever.

A true Cullinan Competitor.