The CONCEPT AMG GT XX is a pioneering technology programme that offers an impressive insight into a forthcoming four-door series-production sports car from Mercedes-AMG. With three axial flux motors and a high performance battery developed from scratch, the brand from Affalterbach presents a revolutionary drive concept that enables a whole new dimension of performance. It includes an abundance of technical solutions earmarked for use in the subsequent series-production models based on the high performance AMG Electric Architecture (AMG.EA).
Revolutionary drivetrain: high performance axial flux motor and a new kind of battery technology In the almost 60-year history of the Mercedes-Benz performance and sports car brand, the drive was always the heart of the vehicle, bar none. The team at Affalterbach are continuing this tradition with the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, which introduces a revolutionary drive technology in the form of the innovative axial flux motor.
Its technological underpinnings were originally developed by British electric motor specialist YASA – a 100- percent subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG. For its application in the CONCEPT AMG GT XX and subsequently in series production, the concept was taken to a whole new level of performance. This was achieved in a collaboration between Mercedes-AMG and the technology experts from YASA. The performance specialists from Affalterbach have also developed the software for the operating strategy, which optimally utilizes the high performance of the engines in the technology carrier. The innovative electric motors enable high power from an extremely compact package and enter series production at Mercedes-AMG in 2026.
Thanks to a peak output of over 1,000 kW, the CONCEPT AMG GT XX can reach top speeds of more than 360 km/h. In combination with the new high performance battery, the three axial flux motors attain a completely new level, particularly in respect of continuous power. This allows the CONCEPT AMG GT XX to be pushed to its limits repeatedly, offering a new level of continuous performance that was almost unthinkable in the world of electric mobility – until now. The battery remains in an optimal temperature range even during intense driving, enabling not only performance on the road but also extremely fast charging. The concept vehicle can recharge energy for about 400 kilometres of range (WLTP)1 in around five minutes, which is roughly equivalent to the distance from Affalterbach to Spa-Francorchamps. After the charging stop, the vehicle can immediately deliver full power again – an unprecedented capability.
GR Snippets
- Pioneering technology programme offers insight into the first series-production model based on AMG.EA high performance architecture
- Revolutionary drive concept with three axial flux motors delivers more than 1,000 kW (>1,360 hp) peak output
- Groundbreaking high-voltage battery with direct-cooled cylindrical cells enables supreme, sustained performance on the road and at the charging station
- The concept vehicle can recharge energy for about 400 kilometres of range (WLTP)1 in around five minutes – the distance from Affalterbach to Spa-Francorchamps
- Four-door coupé packed with innovations inside and out
