2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Efficiency – C192 PHEV with 816 PS, 1,420 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.8 secs

On the latest Chinese language Grand Prix – the place the Mercedes-AMG Petronas workforce completed a distant sixth and ninth – Mercedes-AMG showcased the top-dog model of its second-generation GT sports activities automotive. The C192 Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Efficiency, to provide it its full (and really lengthy) title, is to not be mistaken for the identically-titled four-door however nonetheless will get the identical high-performance plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Identical to within the “common” GT63, you get Affalterbach’s venerable 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8, right here pushing 612 PS from 5,750 to six,500 rpm and 850 Nm of torque between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm. That’s 97 PS and 50 Nm greater than the GT63 however, crucially, 27 PS and 50 Nm down on the four-door model.

That’s vital, as a result of whenever you pair that with the identical 204 PS/320 Nm P3 electrical motor on the rear – plus a 14 PS belt-driven starter-generator (BSG) on the entrance – you get simply 816 Nm, whereas most torque ranges from 1,080 to 1,420 Nm. Nonetheless, this factor is not sluggish – because of what should certainly be the decrease weight of the two-door physique, this automotive blitzes from zero to 100 km/h in simply 2.8 seconds, a tenth of a second faster than the four-door. The highest velocity can also be fairly a bit increased at 320 km/h.

All this efficiency is underpinned by a Components 1-inspired power retailer – a 6.1 kWh lithium-ion battery that makes use of liquid cooling for every of its 560 cells. Due to the low capability and the actual fact Mercedes-AMG selected to concentrate on quick energy supply relatively than vary, its all-electric vary is simply 13 km. Nonetheless, the corporate claims an impressively low gasoline consumption determine of 8.2 litres per 100 km, though as at all times with a PHEV, it’s best to take that with a pinch of salt.

This blockbuster powertrain is mated to an AMG Speedshift MCT 9G nine-speed multi-clutch automated gearbox, a two-speed gearbox for the electrical motor, the AMG Efficiency 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system and a mechanical limited-slip rear differential. There are 4 ranges of regenerative braking, with the very best feeding as much as 100 kW again to the battery. A portion of the electrical energy is reserved in order that most energy can at all times be accessed.

Additionally fitted is AMG Lively Experience Management roll stabilisation, which makes use of cross-linked hydraulic dampers as a substitute of anti-roll bars, identical to a McLaren. Different commonplace options embody rear-wheel steering, carbon ceramic brakes and an inflatable entrance air dam that prompts above 80 km/h. The lively rear spoiler operation has additionally been tweaked to go well with the elevated efficiency and now raises in 5 levels above 80 km/h.

Regardless of with the ability to full the century dash almost half a second faster, the E Efficiency seems barely any totally different from the pure petrol GT63 on the skin. It retains the identical lengthy nostril, quick tail, huge Panamericana grille, vertical headlights, flush pop-out door handles, triple taillights and sizeable rear diffuser with quad tailpipes.

In actual fact, the one manner you possibly can inform the PHEV aside – other than the delicate E Efficiency badge on the aspect – is the relatively ugly rear charging port flap on the bumper that opens to disclose a Kind 2 port. You possibly can solely cost the automotive through AC energy at as much as 3.7 kW, however contemplating the small battery, that’s not such an issue. As commonplace, you get 20-inch ten-spoke AMG alloy wheels painted in Tantalum Gray.

Step inside and the E Efficiency once more seems similar to the petrol mannequin, replete with turbine-style air vents, an 11.9-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen, non-obligatory AMG Efficiency sports activities seats and two rear seats – a brand new characteristic on the C192 mannequin. The Mercedes-Benz Consumer Expertise (MBUX) receives distinctive hybrid-specific shows and capabilities, together with a display displaying the ability move.

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