Revolution in Orange: Welcome to the Future with Mercedes-AMG's Game-Changing Concept GT XX
Messed up or just different? You decide!
Debut of the Revolutionary Orange Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX - A Reimagined Masterpiece in a Vibrant Hue
Yesterday, the peaceful village of Affalterbach, with a pop below 5k residents, was turned on its head. The rumors of something big brewin' from AMG weren't just whispers; it was the real deal. Banners screaming "Affalterbach" were everywhere, setting the stage for a spectacle that was about to unfold. The streets around AMG headquarters transformed into a wild party zone, complete with fair-like activities and plenty of curious visitors. And then, a camouflaged AMG sedan slithered in, throwing fuel on the fire of anticipation. What the heck was going on?
Electric, Brutal, Uncompromising: The AMG GT Concept Steals the Show
Everyone was wondering if the AMG Concept GT XX - presented to an eager crowd at the automotive street food fest with pomp and circumstance - would be the real deal or just a fancy showpiece. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. The study, dressed up in a bold shade of orange with Mercedes C111 design cues, is a wild blend of future-forward ingenuity and practical features of the everyday athlete. Active aerodynamic wheels with movable blades, for example, either coolin' the brakes or slicin' through the air. A bit too sci-fi for road use, perhaps?
Electric Motors of the Future are Here!
Within the next four years, the so-called axial flux motors from electric motor specialist Yasa, now a Mercedes subsidiary, will be rolling off the production line. The real deal? Axial flux motors place the electromagnetic flux parallel to the axis of rotation instead of perpendicular - leading to increased efficiency. This trick allows power density to be boosted by a factors of three compared to previous electric units. Translation: more punch in less space. They also enable a higher continuous power output - essential for a super sports car.
Of course, the transmission and motor are oil-cooled. And the Concept GT XX packs a punch with 1360 horses. Top speed? You bet - up to 360 km/h. Naturally, efficiency is a priority - if you're not flexing the full power, the front motor decouples. Production of the aggregates takes place in Berlin-Marienfelde.
AMG Does Charging Different: Lightning Fast and Powerful
What sets the Concept GT XX apart, however, is the charging performance. While car manufacturers worldwide are stuck in a rut, AMG is makin' moves. Newly developed cylindrical cells in a particularly high but narrow format provide better cooling thanks to the small distance from the core to the surface. Each cell is also individually cooled - flooded with a special oil, no less.
But wait, there's more! Technicians have managed to significantly reduce the internal resistance of the cells. The result? An impressive charging power of 850 kW. Be still, our beating hearts! Not volts, but kilowatts! A daydream or reality? The Swabians have got Alpitronic on board to develop a charger that can transmit such high currents via a standard CCS cable. So, gotta believe the series car based on the AMG.EA platform, debuting next year, will be able to charge at an impressive rate - though the numbers may vary. Here's hopin'.
Fascinated and Frothing: Count Down to the First AMG.EA Series Model
By some miracle, if you sit in the GT XX, you'll find yourself surrounded by seat shells made from recycled tires. Peer ahead, and your eyes'll land on quite a bit of display, perhaps even reminiscent of the AMG One steering wheel. For older, well-heeled customers, there's hope – you can climb out relatively unscathed, though the production car may differ in this regard.
Not expected in the series is the fluid panel in the rear area of the 5.20-meter-long sedan, a useful gimmick but unfortunately banned 'round these parts. However, the LED-trimmed radiator grille may find its way to the production model - along with the speaker boxes in the headlights for that perfect sound.
With the study, Mercedes is likely to stir up a storm - in many ways. It shows that charging times of just a few minutes are no longer a pipe dream. And many a fan will anxiously await the design and specs of the first AMG.EA series model. Next year, we'll spill the beans on everything you need to know. Get ready for a thrill ride!
- The Community policy for the peaceful village of Affalterbach may need to be updated to accommodate the influx of curious visitors and wild party zones surrounding AMG headquarters, as seen in the spectacle that unfolded yesterday.
- In the world of vocational training, AMG is making strides in the field of automotive innovation with the development of Yasa's axial flux motors, set to be used in electric vehicles and offering increased efficiency and power density.
- The lifestyle of electric vehicle owners may be significantly improved with the rapid charging technology showcased in the AMG Concept GT XX, which boasts an impressive charging power of 850 kW, making short work of charging times.
