Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the 2027 GT 63 4-door coupé, an all-electric hypercar capable of delivering 1,153 hp [1].
The vehicle represents a fundamental shift for the high-performance subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. By replacing its traditional V8 engine with a fully electric powertrain, the company is attempting to maintain its luxury performance standing against rivals like the Porsche Taycan [4].
According to technical specifications, the GT 63 can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in approximately two seconds [1]. This performance allows the brand to compete in the hypercar segment while transitioning away from fossil fuels [2].
The car underwent extensive winter testing in Germany under the internal project code C590 [3]. During these trials, some reports indicated the vehicle produced sounds reminiscent of a V8 engine [5]. However, other reports confirmed the car is fully electric with no internal combustion engine present [4].
Mercedes-AMG said the shift to electric power is necessary to stay competitive in the high-performance EV market [2]. The company intends to sell the 2027 model through its worldwide dealer network [3].
This transition marks the first time the AMG brand has released a flagship performance model that does not feature any form of internal combustion [2]. The move signals a broader corporate strategy to phase out the V8 engines that previously defined the brand's identity [2].
“The 2027 GT 63 4-door coupé is an all-electric hypercar delivering 1,153 hp.”
The launch of the GT 63 EV indicates that Mercedes-AMG is no longer treating electric vehicles as mere supplements to its lineup, but as the new standard for flagship performance. By matching or exceeding the acceleration of traditional combustion hypercars, the company is attempting to decouple the 'AMG' brand identity from the sound and mechanics of the V8 engine and reattach it to raw electrical output and efficiency.
