AMG EV Nears Debut

New Electric Superstar

It’s always exciting when Mercedes-AMG starts teasing a new electric vehicle, especially one set to become a flagship. The buzz intensified as spy shots and teaser images revealed more of this up-and-coming powerhouse sedan, leaving it with less camouflage. Built on the new AMG.EA architecture and equipped with groundbreaking axial flux motors by Yasa in Britain, this car is promising an electric performance that might just redefine what’s expected of a high-end sedan. Think about a power output that could hit four figures!

Design Clues

These motors crank out approximately 480 horsepower each, with 590 lb-ft of torque, and weigh just 53 pounds. This sedan could easily equip three of these mighty units, potentially offering well over 1,000 horsepower. Clearly, AMG’s aiming high, which fits their reputation. Recent images give us a better sense of the design direction.

The latest snaps ditched much of the camo, letting the world get a clearer peek at its aggressive stance and star-shaped daytime running lights. However, some features, like the highly anticipated front fender peaks from the 2022 Mercedes Vision AMG Concept, didn’t carry over.

Exterior Observations

The Mercedes AMG design team has been known to make bold promises that make gearheads sit up and take notice. The reveal of this EV’s bodywork has now stirred mixed reactions. Its sleek, narrow grille and assertive star-shaped DRLs are eye-catching, but there’s chatter that it might not live up fully to concept-level design dreams.

The body showcases a flatter hood than expected. There’s no denying that Mercedes’ production cars sometimes dial back the show-stopping elements present in their initial concept forms – remember the Vision EQS versus the production EQS? While still a head-turner, it leaves some to wonder if more could’ve been done to push the design envelope.

Porsche Rival?

With its sporty credentials, it’s hard not to think of this AMG as a compelling rival to the Porsche Taycan. Both offer electric thrills and luxury, aiming for the top tier of the electric vehicle market. Porsche’s Mission E concept saw a seamless transition into the Taycan, setting a high bar. AMG’s offering looks like it’ll match the Porsche in performance with those motors. However, visually, it appears it’s taken a more conservative approach.

Ultimately, the final judgment will be reserved until Mercedes releases more official details or someone gets behind the wheel. If this AMG manages to blend those promised horsepower and torque figures with a refined design, it might just be the knockout punch in the electric super-sedan game. But does it have what it takes to knock the Porsche Taycan off its throne? Only a thorough road test will reveal the truth.

Final Thoughts

Time will tell if this latest AMG offering will truly break new ground in a rapidly evolving electric market. As anticipation builds, both fans and critics alike are poised for what could be a defining moment for Mercedes-AMG’s electric future.

Images: Baldauf, Mercedes AMG