Electrification is the long run and Mercedes-AMG is embracing it as spy photographers have snapped the upcoming GT 53 E Efficiency.
The plug-in hybrid is closely disguised, however it’s going to observe within the footsteps of the SL 53 E Efficiency that was spied undisguised earlier this 12 months.
That being mentioned, the GT will eschew a comfortable high and have distinctive fascias with completely different lighting models. Nonetheless, each will share a charging port that’s built-in into the rear bumper.
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Inside, we will count on a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch infotainment system with a portrait orientation. Whereas these objects ought to carryover from the SL, it stays unclear if the convertible’s 2+2 seating configuration will come alongside for the experience.
Energy will seemingly be offered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that’s shared with the C 63 S E Efficiency. Because of this, the coupe may have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a rear-mounted electrical motor that’s powered by a 6.1 kWh battery pack. This setup provides the sedan a mixed output of 671 hp (500 kW / 680 PS) and 752 lb-ft (1,020 Nm) of torque. It allows the automobile to rocket from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds, hit a high pace of as much as 174 mph (280 km/h), and journey 8 miles (13 km) on electrical energy alone.
Followers in search of extra energy can count on to see a GT 63 S E Efficiency with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, a rear-mounted electrical motor, and a 6.1 kWh battery pack. That model ought to have a mixed output of 831 hp (620 kW / 843 PS) and greater than 1,032 lb-ft (1,400 Nm) of torque.