Mercedes-AMG shows off GT Concept at Geneva

On Tuesday, Mercedes and its AMG performance division unleashed the stunning GT Concept at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

Having said that, does this clip get you MORE or LESS pumped up about the prospect of an AMG GT four-door coupe? The system in the GT Concept utilises a hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 up-front powering all-four wheels and an additional electric motor is able to provide a power boost to the rear-axle. Right now, the hybrid system pushes out 600 kW – the equivalent of more than 800 horsepower – though that might change further over time.

As intimated earlier, the GT Concept is the second AMG model to receive the brand’s EQ Power+ designation after the W08 F1 racer.

The Mercedes-AMG GT Concept shown here serves double duty, debuting a four-door body that’s set to enter production soon while simultaneously giving a glimpse at the future of hybrid drivetrains at AMG.

The company plans to put the four-door GT into production by 2019. The GT Concept has come to light to complement the two-seater GT sports auto, according to the company and it will also help in expanding the AMG models alongside traditional performance variants.

The LED headlights feature “Nano active fibre technology” for the daytime running lights – essentially a rope light within the headlight.

While we’re still a year or two away from seeing a production version, expect a few styling cues and the powertrain to remain similar to the AMG GT Concept. Additionally, with torque vectoring, every wheel can be allocated torque individually resulting in a tangible increase in performance.

The renderings and leaked photos of the Mercedes-AMG GT Concept were disappointing.

And instead of clunky side mirrors, the concept uses miniature cameras, known as mirror cams. The GT Concept also features a large fastback style tailgate similar in style to that gracing the GT sports vehicle, providing uninterrupted access to a deep trunk.

Yes, even the Mercedes-AMG performance wing will be joining Daimler’s march toward future vehicle electrification. It’s more powerful than conventional hybrid batteries but at the same time lighter and more compact.

The GT Concept can run purely on electricity for shorter trips – there are no details on the electric range, but best guesses suggest about 50km – or as a hybrid, relying on both methods of drive for the full 600kW hit.