Mercedes has unveiled the new AMG GT 4-door coupe electric, a high-performance sedan that accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in two seconds. It uses three axial flux motors developed by subsidiary YASA, delivering up to 1,153 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. These motors are lighter and more powerful than traditional radial ones, marking a significant advance in the German brand's electric engineering.
Axial flux motors: the technical heart of the new AMG ⚡
The key to performance lies in the three axial flux motors from YASA. Unlike conventional radial motors, these have a flat disc design that reduces weight and size, allowing for better distribution in the chassis. Each unit can manage power independently, optimizing traction and stability control. With this configuration, the vehicle achieves instantaneous torque figures that surpass many combustion supercars, although its weight remains a challenge for engineers.
Accelerates like a rocket, charges like a phone 🔋
Two seconds to reach 60 mph is great, as long as you have a fast charger nearby. Because after that experience, you have to wait half an hour to recharge the battery. The good thing is that while other electric sedans look like vacuum cleaners on wheels, this AMG at least sounds like something (even if it's a synthetic hum). Of course, if your neighbor has a Tesla Plaid, get ready for a staring contest at the traffic light.