A New Mercedes Electric Supercar Concept Could Be One of the Fastest AMGs Ever
Mercedes-AMG is ready to take things to another level.
The German marqueMarqueA brand name of a car manufacturer, particularly one associated with prestige, such as Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, or Aston Martin. The term emphasizes a make's heritage and identity beyond product lines,Go to Marque Glossary’s performance sub-brand is expected to unveil a new supercar concept later this year, according to Autocar. The prototype, which is said to be all-electric, won’t just look cool; it could also be the quickest vehicle in AMG history.
Details about the car were tucked into a larger story from the British publication about the 21 new Mercedes vehicles expected to debut over the next two years. A new CLA and GLB certainly sound intriguing, but the most noteworthy vehicle mentioned in the article is easily a supercarSupercarA high-performance sports car with exceptional speed, advanced engineering, and striking design, produced in low volumes by marques such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. Supercars sit near the top ofGo to Supercar Glossary that will preview AMG’s next generation of EVs (the sub-brand currently offers performance versions of the EQE sedan and SUV and the EQS saloon).
We’ll have to wait for more information, but the early tidbits are rather enticing. A “high-ranking insider” told Autocar that the concept will “rewrite the term ‘electric performance.’” AMG’s answer to the Mercedes’s 620-mile EQXX concept will also preview the sub-brand’s upcoming battery-powered drivetrain, which likely will be used by upcoming electric versions of the GT four-door coupe and SUV.
“Where the EQXX aimed to go the furthest, this aims to go the fastest,” the source is quoted as saying. “It will be the fastest-accelerating car AMG has ever produced.”
The new setup will likely include an axial-flux electric motor made by Mercedes-owned Yasa and a next-generation battery that may be a solid-state unit. It’s also expected to sport an outrageous design, with 2023’s One-Eleven concept being cited as an inspiration.
A representative from Mercedes did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Robb Report on Tuesday.
The prospect of an electric AMG supercarSupercarA high-performance sports car with exceptional speed, advanced engineering, and striking design, produced in low volumes by marques such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. Supercars sit near the top ofGo to Supercar Glossary is something worth getting excited about. The sub-brand’s last foray into the class, the record-setting One, is easily one of the most impressive vehicles in recent memory. The $2.7 million speed machine is powered by a hybrid-assisted 1.6-liter V-6 that generates more than 1,000 horses, allowing the car to shoot from zero to 62 mph in less than three seconds and hit a top speed of 217 mph. If AMG’s concept does end up going into production, here’s hoping that it, unlike the One, will be available to buy in the U.S.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.