Mercedes-Benz is electrifying its AMG performance sub brand with a two-pronged approach. If you want to Buy Mercedes cars in Dubai visit CarSwitch.
With its first plug-in hybrid, Mercedes’ AMG performance sub brand is edging closer to an electric future.
A 4.0-liter V-8 biturbo engine is combined with an electric motor and a high-performance battery in the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance. The 843-hp hybrid powertrain accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and can reach 124 mph in under 10 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz is pursuing a two-pronged approach to electrify its performance sub brand, including plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles, as the premium automaker strives to reduce emissions.
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Daimler, the parent firm, predicts that full-electric and hybrid vehicles would account for 50% of global sales in 2025, a year earlier than its previous projection of 2030. Daimler said it expects to invest more than €40 billion ($47 billion) between 2022 and 2030 in full-electric vehicle development in order to be ready for an all-electric car market by the end of that time.
Silent power
On a full charge, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance can go 7 miles without emitting any emissions. With the engine turned off, the four-door coupe can reach speeds of up to 80 mph.
The model’s hybrid powerplant is based on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One race car’s drivetrain.
Mercedes claims that a 204-hp electric motor is mounted above the back axle, together with a 6.1-kilowatt-hour battery, to improve weight distribution and vehicle handling. When starting from a stop, accelerating, or overtaking, the motor acts directly on the rear axle, providing more impetus.
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An electrically shifting two-speed gearbox and an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential are incorporated with the electric motor.
The battery has a novel thermal management system that ensures even heat distribution throughout the battery, which is important for the power pack’s performance and endurance.
To individually cool 560 lithium-ion cells in the battery, AMG engineers built new millimeter-thin modules. A specifically constructed electric pump circulates about 15 liters of coolant from top to bottom through the battery past each cell.
Regardless of how often the battery is charged or drained, the thermal management system keeps it at a constant temperature of 113 degrees Fahrenheit. In hybrid mode, this allows the sports car to complete a series of rapid laps on the racetrack.
Direct cooling also allows for the use of high-power-density cells, resulting in a reduction in overall battery weight and size.
The hybrid AMG has a powerful form that represents its athletic DNA, with a low front section, short greenhouse, and muscular design.
The front bumper looks to be cast from a single casting, and is based on the design of the two-door AMG GT. The outside air intakes are larger and more angled toward the car’s center. Through three vertical fins, airflow is directed into the wheel arch coolers.
The model’s hybrid powertrain is visible in the back bumper, which features a plug-in charging connection and fluted trapezoidal dual exhaust tailpipes.
