Preview by Veeno Dewan
For 2025, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance will be the halo car for the premium German automaker. Let me introduce you. With the GT Coupes producing more than 805 horsepower and up to 1,047 pound-feet of torque with a top speed of 320kph, the new 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance is the most potent production plug-in hybrid coupe in the company’s lineup. With an acceleration time of 0- to 100 Km/h in a blitzing 2.8 seconds, the GT 63 two-door coupe is all business and then some. Using the Mercedes’ 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine—massaged, of course, by AMG and combined with a 201-hp Electric Drive Unit in the rear.
The AMG GT line gains a new variant, the GT63 SE Performance (as previewed), which uses a plug-in hybrid setup to boost output to a massive 805 horsepower. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door sedan starts at $100,100 and goes up to $154,500 plus options depending on the trim (GT43, Gt53, GT63 SE Performance). A twin-turbo, a 4.0-liter V-8, powered the GT63 and GT63 S. Rated at 575 horsepower in the GT63 and boosted up to 630 horsepower in the GT63 S. These models also get a dual-clutch nine-speed automatic transmission and air suspension—the MSRP $137,400 to $214,500.
The new top dog 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SE Performance two-door coupe boasts no less than 805 horsepower; it has a new Formula 1 power-distribution technology and is a plug-in hybrid with incredible sophistication when it comes to technology. For example, an F1-derived retractable rear spoiler changes position based on vehicle speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, and steering speed. There is also computerized rear-wheel steering on the SE Performance that steers the rear wheels along with the front wheels at up to 100 km/h in the opposite direction for a much tighter turning radius and greater agility; above 100 km/h, the rears match the direction of the front tires for increased stability.
Using a rear-mounted electric motor, a 201-horsepower boost is available continuously for up to 10 seconds, or 94 hp through the two-speed transmission. Also note that above 80 km/h, the car automatically lowers some 40 millimeters for extra aero flow. This same lift device can also raise the car when accessing ramps. To help the fast and aggressive car stop, AMG supplies massive carbon-ceramic brakes and 20-inch AMG alloy wheels wrapped in super-grippy 295/35R20 and 305/35R20 performance tires.
Customers can also opt for the AMG GT as a 2+2 for the interior cabin. This means small, tight rear seats, although Mercedes claims they will accommodate passengers up to just under 5 feet tall. Inside, the AMG GT features a total driver-focused luxurious cabin with high-quality leather, brushed metal, and aluminum trim; there are aggressively bolstered grippy sport seats that are infinitely more comfortable than they look, along with a racing-style thick, chunky flat-bottomed steering wheel. A crystal-clear digital gauge cluster faces the driver.
For the road, driving modes include Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Race mode that alter throttle response, transmission mapping, and shift harshness. Drivers can also tailor suspension stiffness independently from the powertrain mode for true customization. Also note that the AMG Dynamic system can be switched between Basic, Advanced, Pro, or Master and can alter the AWD torque split, traction/stability control, rear steer aggression, torque vectoring, and anti-roll characteristics. In short, the AMG GT63 is world-class on the road.
Build quality is exceptional, engineering is impeccable, and performance, handling, acceleration, and stopping are phenomenal. In summary, the Mercedes-AMG GT63 is genuinely captivating and as fast as or faster than all its competition.
2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E – Priced from $214,000.
The AMG GT sedan combines punchy powertrains, dramatic styling, and a well-appointed cabin to create an impressive luxury missile for the road. The GT63 is a gorgeous, luxurious, indulgent grand tourer with its own appeal.
