Mercedes-AMG is almost ready to show off the brand new GT 4-Door Coupe. And before it is officially launched this spring, the car company is drawing attention to the new performance technology that will be the hallmark of their forthcoming, speedy sedan. Right now, the final stages of winter testing are happening in Northern Sweden; engineers are really testing the limits of the new model on icy lakes and in the snow to get the balance, power and all-round handling just right.
A new AMG Race Engineer system is the core of this performance focus, and it gives drivers a lot more say in how the car behaves. Drivers can alter how quickly the engine responds to the accelerator, how it takes corners, and the traction control using three dials. They should be able to adjust the car from being stable and predictable to a much more aggressive, track-day style, depending on what they’re doing.
The latest GT 4-Door Coupe will also have AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel drive. And for the first time in an AMG electric performance vehicle, it will use three axial flux electric motors. This allows the power to be spread fully and in a changing way between the front and back wheels, and between the left and right wheels at the back. Essentially, the car gets a sophisticated torque distribution system to make cornering and grip even better.
Mercedes-AMG is also giving the new GT colourful with a powerful braking system. It has carbon-ceramic brake discs at the front and steel ones at the rear, and this is to provide a reliable brake feel whether the car is slowing down using energy recovery, the usual brakes, or both together.
Crucially for performance, AMG Active Ride Control suspension is also being included. This uses air suspension with active roll stabilization and dampers linked by hydraulics to limit leaning in corners while also making the ride smoother. Mercedes says this means a much bigger difference between comfort and performance is available; the GT 4-Door Coupe can be comfortable for long journeys, yet very precise on a race track.
The new all-electric performance car will also have a battery with cells cooled directly, to keep the performance going even with a lot of demanding driving. A special coolant goes around each cell to keep the temperature at the best point for both power and how long the battery lasts.
We should see all the details later in the spring.
