STOCKHOLM: Before the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe celebrates its world premiere later this spring, it once again demonstrates its power and precision during the final winter tests in Northern Sweden.
On the frozen lakes and snow-covered roads of the AMG test site, testing focuses on excellent traction, superior power distribution and precise vehicle control.
Testing on snow and ice makes it possible to explore the vehicle's limits faster and more safely, and to thoroughly optimise control systems.
The new AMG Race Engineer driving dynamics control system, developed by Mercedes-AMG, was also rigorously tested.
Three rotary controls allow the driver to tune the driving dynamics of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe more finely and individually than ever before:
- The "Response Control" rotary control coordinates the response of the electric motors to accelerator pedal commands – from relaxed to sharp. This also depends on the selected drive program, among other factors.
- The "Agility Control" rotary control changes the agility around the vertical axis (individually adjustable only in drive programs Sport/Sport+/Race with ESP off) and thus the cornering behavior. The variable and adaptable power distribution allows for the dynamics of a virtually shortened or extended wheelbase. This creates a completely different driving behavior: from slight understeer to neutral to controlled oversteer.
- The "Traction Control" rotary control – used to control slip – influences the intervention of traction control in nine stages (adjustable only in drive programs Sport/Sport+/Race with ESP off). This feature has already proven itself in the AMG GT R and AMG GT Black Series.
The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe transfers its power to the road with AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel drive.
For the first time in an all-electric sports car, this system uses three axial flux motors.
The decoupled electric motors enable maximum variability in torque distribution to the front and rear wheels.
A high-performance hydraulic composite braking system combines carbon ceramic brake discs on the front axle with steel brake discs on the rear axle.
AMG Active Ride Control air suspension offers a wide spread between comfort and dynamic through three-chamber air springs and active roll stabilization.
An 8.2-litre pressure accumulator enables rapid raising and lowering of the vehicle, including speed-dependent level control, which also optimises electric range.
