Mercedes-AMG GT 53 Coupe Spied Unable To Conceal PHEV Powertrain

Mercedes is prepping a brand new coupe, and our spy photographers captured it out testing. The images present the Mercedes-AMG GT 53 Coupe, which seems to be smooth even with all of the coverings. It’ll be the fixed-roof companion to the brand new SL.

Mercedes hides the automotive’s styling underneath a camouflage wrap, protecting practically every thing however the roof. Many finer styling particulars stay hidden, with cladding on the entrance distorting the automotive’s athletic face. Nevertheless, the coupe contains a extensive grille sitting on high of a large decrease grille opening. Perforations within the entrance camo point out the fascia has massive intakes on the skin edges of the bumper.

There isn’t as a lot distortion on the rear, with skinny taillights partially lined by the camouflage. The plug-in hybrid powertrain is straightforward to identify, with the cost door clearly seen on the rear bumper. The spherical tailpipes differentiate this GT from the others we’ve seen, with the squared-off ideas of the top-tier AMG GT 63 variant being fairly seen in different spy photographs.

Powertrain particulars stay a thriller, however the automotive ought to obtain the identical setup because the AMG C63 S E Efficiency. Which means the AMG GT 53, probably getting named the AMG GT 53 S E Efficiency, would get a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and an electrical motor to supply a mixed 671 horsepower (493 kilowatts). A plug-in hybrid with a V8 will sit on the high quality, presumably delivering over 800 hp (588 kW).

We haven’t seen the automotive’s inside, however it must be much like the SL’s. Nevertheless, we don’t count on the GT to get the SL’s tilting infotainment display. The 2 automobiles will share platforms and a few elements, however they’ve completely different missions from Mercedes. The brand new GT will probably be a sporty, track-capable automotive, whereas the SL will supply a extra comfy luxurious cruising expertise. 

Mercedes hasn’t mentioned when the brand new GT might debut, however we count on a disclose to occur someday subsequent yr. The range-topping PHEV V8 variant will probably arrive later, becoming a member of the lineup after Mercedes launches different variations. The automaker will solely supply the GT as a coupe as Mercedes discontinued the GT Roadster and successfully changed it with the brand new SL.