New Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept is a 1 000+ kW preview

Meet the Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept, a 1 000+ kW preview of an upcoming 4-door fully electric super sedan from the folks over at Affalterbach…

The new Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept has been revealed as a 1 000+ kW preview of an upcoming 4-door fully electric production model that the German brand promises will unlock “a whole new dimension of performance”.

Officially dubbed the Concept AMG GT XX, the new all-wheel-drive show car employs a trio of axial flux electric motors (which Mercedes-Benz says will “enter series production at Mercedes‑AMG in 2026”) and a newly developed high-performance battery pack.

Mercedes-Benz’s Affalterbach-based performance division says the concept – which rides on 21-inch aero wheels equipped with 5 movable aero blades – includes an “abundance of technical solutions earmarked for use” in upcoming production models based on the latest AMG Electric Architecture.

Billed as the “next milestone in the history of AMG” (and seemingly previewing the successor to the GT 4-Door Coupé), the GT XX concept has a peak output of “over 1 000 kW”, while its top speed is listed as “more than 360 kph”. Perhaps even more impressively, Mercedes-AMG says the battery pack can be charged for “about 400 km of range” in “around 5 minutes”.

According to the German company, the new axial flux motors are more compact, lighter and more powerful than conventional radial flux electric motors. They are furthermore able to deliver a “considerably higher sustained power output as well as higher torque”. In the concept, a single motor is positioned at the front (though kicks in only when additional power or traction is required), with the remaining 2 sited at the rear.

What about the battery pack? Well, though the German automaker doesn’t list a capacity, it claims a high-energy density of 300 Wh/kg and a charging power of “more than 850 kW”. The company also describes the battery pack – which is integrated into the chassis – as a “completely new development”, adding that its “tall and slim” cylindrical cells deliver many cooling benefits.

Inside, the Concept AMG GT XX features a steering wheel similar to that used in the Mercedes-AMG One. The cabin features black trim along with silver and orange accents, while the 2 displays – a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 14.0-inch infotainment touchscreen – are angled towards the driver.

“We’re bringing groundbreaking technology that redefines high performance. And the best thing is that this car is a true AMG with every fibre of its being. The heart of an AMG was always the motor, and that will remain so with our in-house electric architecture,” said Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“With our high-tech axial flux motor, we’re delivering a revolutionary new drive that is unparalleled in terms of power density, weight and packaging. This pairs with a new performance battery developed from scratch that enables previously unimagined level of performance and endurance.”