A number of months in the past, Mercedes-Benz revealed the electrical GLC. It could actually produce as much as 483 horsepower, however as soon as AMG will get maintain of it, it may make practically double that, in accordance with a brand new report.
Unnamed “sources” have informed Autocar that AMG needs the GLC to dash from zero to 62 miles per hour in below three seconds. The SUV will allegedly have three axial-flux motors, one within the entrance and two within the rear, producing over 900 horsepower mixed, and it’ll be capable to attain a ruled prime pace of 155 mph.
The AMG model will make the most of the AMG Electrical Structure (AMG.EA), which Mercedes previewed with the GT XX Idea, a 1,340-horsepower, 223-mph tremendous sedan revealed earlier this 12 months.
A key to the automotive’s efficiency will likely be the battery, which is able to use cylindrical cells somewhat than prismatic ones and have direct cooling. This permits the coolant to circulation immediately round every cylinder, which the SUV must maintain a high-performance output.
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Automakers is perhaps pulling again on their electrification efforts, however many are persevering with to put money into battery expertise. The electrical AMG GLC will probably serve as a rival to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, which ought to ship related energy and capabilities.
When the AMG GLC does arrive, it’ll recreate the sounds and emotions of a combustion-powered automotive, just like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The GLC may even have pretend gearshifts and simulated sounds, a brand new iteration of Skeuomorphism.
The high-performance GLC also needs to characteristic an assortment of AMG-specific visible upgrades, like distinctive fascias and energetic aerodynamics. Inside, it’ll have sport seats and AMG touches all through.
Subsequent 12 months will likely be very important for Mercedes-AMG. The GT XX Idea previews a brand new efficiency sedan for the corporate, which it’ll observe with an SUV. The automaker previewed it final December, and it may need over 1,000 horsepower when it arrives.
