Remember the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe we brought you news of a couple of months back? Y’know, the one with a swashbuckling 1,138hp and 2,000Nm of torque from three electric motors, plus fake V8 noises? Well, now there’s a new, entry-level variant, which turns down the volume. Slightly.
The aforementioned GT 4-Door Coupe was, of course, the top-spec ‘63’ variant. Joining that car, and the middling ‘55,’ is this new baby ‘53’ variant. We say baby lightly because it still boasts 530hp and 800Nm—but can only call on a miserly two electric motors.
That max power figure is on overboost, with 357hp available in everyday driving, and the electric motor on the front axle only kicks in when required for all-wheel drive.
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To ensure there’s absolutely no fooling anyone as to which one you’ve bought, it also trades the 63’s artificial V8 soundtrack for a straight-six song, complete with simulated gearchanges, inspired by the 3.0-liter in-line-six from the Merc-AMG E53 Coupe.
Otherwise, it’s pretty much as you were. 0 to 100kph is seen off in 3.5sec (versus 2.4sec in the 63), top speed is limited to 230kph, or 250kph (versus 300kph) with the optional AMG Driver’s Package. So yeah, still plenty quick enough.
But its real trump card is its range, boasting an official figure of 810km (versus the 63’s 695km) thanks to its 106kWh battery. Another EV where less is more?
Meanwhile, an 800V electrical architecture and 600kW charging capability allow for 534km of added range in just 10 minutes. It also comes with a full party bag of tricks, including adaptive suspension, a standard active rear spoiler, and an optional active rear diffuser.
Prices on the continent kick off from €115,430 (around P8.1 million), with it due to go on sale in Germany next week. Like what you hear?
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
