2025 MERCEDES AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE IS AN 805-HP, 199-MPH HYBRID
Originally scheduled for a 2023 debut, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance model is now here, and it’s glorious. Equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 hybrid setup, the combined system is good for a blistering 805 horsepower and up to 1,047 pound-feet of torque. The German brand says the new Performance model’s top speed is 199 mph and it can zip from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
“No AMG series model has ever sprinted that fast before,” Mercedes-AMG boss Michael Schiebe said in a release, calling it the “top model” in the GT set.
With a high-performance battery and permanently excited synchronous electric motor in the rear and the V-8 up front, the powertrain is positioned for quicker acceleration off the line. The latest technology was cribbed from Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s hybrid race cars, and the 400-volt, 560-cell battery is cooled by electrically non-conductive liquid that flows around each cell. Mercedes-AMG says the coolant’s heat capacity is two to three times higher and stores more thermal energy than water, and new cooling shafts were developed to ensure uniform coverage.
Standard features on the AMG-GT 63 S E Performance include active roll stabilization, variable all-wheel drive, active rear-axle steering, and carbon ceramic high-performance brakes. Eight driver-selectable modes (Electric, Battery Hold, Comfort, Slippery, Sport, Sport+, Race, and Individual) customize the steering, sound, and response.
The coupe’s aerodynamic functions are impressive, starting with the fact that the vehicle hunkers down by about 1.6 inches when exceeding 50 miles per hour. This vacuums the chassis to the road, creating a Venturi effect. A retractable rear spoiler adds to the AMG-GT 63 S E Performance’s ability to cut through the air like a razor blade in five different positions.
On the acoustic side, those wishing for a quiet vehicle will be happy to know that the Comfort mode includes a “silent mode” that ensures a stealthy start. Inside the cabin, the speakers pump out artificial V-8 sounds to bridge the gap for traditionalists. Starting the day with an AMG roar may be better than coffee, after all. Add the optional massaging power performance seats, and it's all bliss.