More than 1360 horsepower! Mercedes Benz unveils concept AMG GT XX
Jun 30, 2025
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Based on its pioneering technology, the vehicle presents a blueprint for future high-performance AMG Electric Architecture (AMG.EA)-based four-door mass-produced sports cars.
Innovative drive system with maximum power over 1,360 horsepower
Concept AMG GT XX is an innovative drive train consisting of three axial flux motors and newly developed high-performance batteries that deliver different dimensions of performance with a maximum output of 1,000 kW (about 1,360 horsepower) or higher and a maximum speed of 360 km/h or higher.
The vehicle is equipped with an axial magnetic flux motor developed by YASA, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, with one at the front and two at the rear. The axial magnetic flux motor takes up only about two-thirds of the weight and about one-third of the space compared to the conventional electric motor (radial magnetic flux motor), but the power density is about three times higher.
High-performance electric batteries (HP.EB) borrow the technology of Formula 1®, guarantee high performance with high power and excellent repeatability, and provide fast energy absorption and high power density. The battery not only provides stable performance by maintaining an optimal temperature range even during high-intensity driving, but also provides ultra-fast charging, such as recharging energy that can drive about 400km (WLTP) in about 5 minutes.This is a provisional figure based on digital simulation for calculating the WLTP standard.
The battery cell has been redesigned. Long and thin cylindrical cells are used in the concept AMG GT XX, which, thanks to its narrow diameter, quickly releases heat generated at load and keeps each cell within the optimum temperature range. In addition, the laser-welded aluminum cell housing is lighter than before, and has higher electrical and thermal conductivity.
Each cell is packed with a laser-welded plastic module, which incorporates a cell cooling system directly into the module. In addition, advanced cooling water based on electro-nonconductive oil flows around the cell to maintain optimum temperature. Intelligent thermal management precisely controls the cooling water temperature of the cell module to a preset value as needed (cooling on demand). Through this, a high power reserve is maintained despite frequent acceleration (battery discharge) and deceleration (battery charging through regenerative braking).
Newly designed body and exterior design based on AMG.EA
The body-in-white of the concept AMG GT XX is AMG.It is completely redesigned based on EA. Intelligent material matrices consisting of aluminum, steel and fiber composites provide lightweight yet high rigidity. The high voltage battery is integrated into the center of the architecture. The protective housing developed by AMG surrounds the cell module, all switch components, and the battery management system (BMS), which has high torsional stiffness and lightness, providing the basis for excellent collision safety.
Concept AMG GT XX expresses the brand's unique sports car performance, including dynamic fastback, low bonnet, and sharply inclined windscreen, and Sunset Beam Orange color is applied. The AMG-only front grille has developed into an elliptical concave shape, with a triangular star located in the center. In addition, the air outlet and the two power domes, which are divided into two parts above the bonnet, highlight motorsport genes.
MBUX Fluid Light Paint using electroluminescence technology was applied to the lower part of the vehicle's side in the form of the AMG logo. This not only gives a visual effect at night, but also functions as a communication means to check the state of charge while charging the vehicle.
The highlight on the back is the MBUX Fluid Light Panel. It consists of more than 700 free-programable RGB LEDs, which allow real-time text and animation display of vehicle information through 3D pixel format.
The vehicle has put a lot of effort into aerodynamics for high handling stability and efficiency at high speeds, resulting in an air resistance coefficient of 0.198 Cd. In addition to the large air outlet of the front hood, passive cooling plates located in the lower front of the vehicle are used to cool the airflow under the vehicle. In addition, the active air control system air panel (AIRPANEL), which is more advanced in the AMG GT series, has been applied.
The interior feels simple and luxurious like a racing car, and most of them are finished in black tones, and silver and orange color points make an intense contrast.
To help drivers focus, a concise cockpit was applied with a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 14-inch multimedia screen integrated into one plate. The two LCD displays were tilted toward the driver considering ergonomics.
An element that stands out indoors is the center console. It is reminiscent of a luminous orange pipe high-voltage cable, and the design element in the form of an AMG sentence emphasizes luxury. Similar to AMG ONE vehicles, the steering wheel has a nearly rectangular shape with horizontal struts on both sides to enhance motor racing, and sporty checkered patterns applied indoors are also reminiscent of motorsports.
To reduce the weight, the carbon fiber bucket seat, including the cushion in the rear seat, is fully integrated into the rear partition of the vehicle. Sheet pads produced by 3D printing provide a new level of ergonomically optimized personalization.
For interior design, LABFIBER biotech leather alternatives were used for the first time in the automobile industry. It is a material made by recycling GT3 racing tires, has a structure similar to that of natural leather, and can be processed like natural leather even in tanning processes. Additionally, the door handle has a wrap fiber biotech silk alternative, which has the same functional properties as animal silk, but is 100% biodegradable, very light, and high in strength at the same time.
Concept AMG GT XX is equipped with various innovative technologies for future sports cars. One of them is the active air wheel, which was the first to resolve the trade-off between brake cooling, aerodynamic efficiency, and maximum mileage. The 21-inch forged aluminum wheel with a 5-spoke design is equipped with five moving blades, which, when closely attached, seal the wheel in a flat shape to reduce air resistance, which improves mileage and reduces energy consumption.
In addition, for the first time, an external speaker emitting driving sound has been integrated into the front headlights. The speaker utilizes the headlight housing as a resonance space, which saves space and reduces weight, and enables new sound implementation. In addition, the speaker also functions as a warning signal for pedestrian protection.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
