AMG's Electric Future Is Coming To Malaysia With 1,169 HP And V8 Sound

Mercedes-AMG brought two very different interpretations of performance together in Malaysia this week. One is exactly the sort of AMG enthusiasts know: a two-door GT powered by a thumping 4.0-litre biturbo V8. The other gives us a glimpse at what happens when Affalterbach takes its performance philosophy and removes the combustion engine altogether.

And apparently, going electric hasn't made AMG any less ridiculous. The new electric Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupé packs a staggering 1,169 hp and 2,000 Nm, can hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds, and carries an estimated Malaysian starting price of RM1.29 million.

But perhaps the most interesting part isn't how fast it is. It's that after building a 1,169 hp EV, AMG still wants it to sound and feel a little like a V8.

TL;DRMercedes-AMG showcased two very different sides of its performance future in Malaysia: the V8-powered GT 63 PRO and its new electric GT 4-Door family.The GT 63 PRO produces 612 hp and 850 Nm from its 4.0-litre biturbo V8, with an estimated price of RM2,088,888.The electric GT 63 4-Door takes things much further with 1,169 hp and 2,000 Nm.It also gets a 106 kWh usable battery, up to 697 km WLTP range and 350 kW DC charging.AMGFORCE S+ adds digitally generated sound and simulated shifting to bring some combustion-style theatre into the EV.The GT 63 4-Door carries an estimated Peninsular Malaysian starting price of RM1.29 million.

First, The AMG We Already Know

Sharing the spotlight was the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Coupé. This is AMG performance in a much more familiar form. Under the bonnet sits a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 producing 612 hp and 850 Nm, paired with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission and fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. It'll do 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds before continuing to a top speed of 317 km/h.

For context, Malaysia already received the regular second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupé. The PRO takes that recipe and makes it considerably more serious.

The V8 One612 HP • 850 Nm • 317 KM/H4.0-litre biturbo V8 • 0-100 km/h in 3.2 secEstimated price: RM2,088,888

But the PRO isn't simply a GT 63 with more power. Mercedes-AMG has concentrated on making it better at sustaining performance on track, with additional drivetrain cooling and revised aerodynamics among the upgrades.

The engine itself gains another 27 hp and 50 Nm, while two additional radiators sit in the front wheel arches and the differentials and transfer case receive active cooling.

We've previously looked at the GT 63 PRO's track-focused upgrades in detail when the model first broke cover internationally.

For The CollectorsThere's An Even More Exclusive VersionMercedes-AMG is also offering the GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Motorsport Collectors Edition, limited to just 200 units worldwide.It gets an obsidian black finish with an exclusive Mercedes-Benz Star Pattern, PETRONAS-coloured accents, matching brake callipers and unique 21-inch AMG forged wheels, among other motorsport-inspired touches.Estimated Malaysian price: RM2,588,888.

Normally, a 612 hp V8 AMG costing more than RM2 million would have absolutely no trouble being the outrageous car in the room.

Except Mercedes also brought along a preview of what comes next.

Plot Twist: The Electric AMG We Saw Was The GT 55

There's one important distinction before we go any further.

The electric GT 4-Door physically displayed at the Malaysian event was actually badged GT 55, as observed by Carz at the event.

So while the GT 55 gave us our first physical look at this new electric AMG era, the GT 63 is where the really outrageous numbers begin.

Important DistinctionGT 55 Shown, GT 63 DetailedThe physical electric GT 4-Door at the Malaysian event was the GT 55. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's press material, meanwhile, details the more powerful GT 63 and lists an estimated Malaysian price of RM1.29 million.The GT 63 Has 1,169 HP. Yes, Really.

The new electric GT 4-Door is based on AMG.EA, Mercedes-AMG's dedicated high-performance electric architecture.

At the heart of the GT 63 are three axial-flux electric motors.

AMG's Electric Future1,169 HP2,000 NmThree axial-flux electric motors • 0-100 km/h in 2.4 sec

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia quotes a maximum output of 860 kW or 1,169 hp, accompanied by a colossal 2,000 Nm. It'll do 0-100 km/h in 2.4 seconds, according to Mercedes' Malaysian figures.

For perspective, that's almost twice the peak power of the 612 hp V8-powered GT 63 PRO sitting on the other side of this story.

So AMG clearly hasn't responded to electrification by turning down the insanity. If anything, it has gone the other way.

Three Motors, 106 kWh And An 800V System

The headline output might grab your attention, but there's considerably more going on underneath. AMG.EA was developed specifically around high-performance electric propulsion, pairing those axial-flux motors with a high-performance battery and 800-volt electrical architecture.

The GT 63 gets a 106 kWh usable-capacity battery, with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia claiming up to 697 km of WLTP range.

GT 63 EV At A GlanceBattery: 106 kWh usableRange: Up to 697 km WLTPArchitecture: 800VDC charging: Up to 350 kW10-80%: 16 minutes

For charging, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's material lists a maximum 350 kW DC rate, with 10-80% taking 16 minutes under the stated conditions.

High-voltage EV architecture isn't completely unfamiliar territory for Mercedes buyers here either. The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ already brought 800V technology to Malaysia, albeit in a very different sort of car.

But AMG apparently still had another problem to solve. Electric motors don't sound like V8s.

So AMG Still Wants Its EV To Sound Like A V8

This might be the most fascinating part of the whole car. Outright performance clearly isn't difficult for AMG's new electric architecture. The GT 63 already has four-figure horsepower and 2,000 Nm.

But performance has never been the only reason people buy an AMG. There's also the theatre. That's where AMGFORCE S+ comes in.

Yes, An EV With V8 TheatreAMGFORCE S+ Adds Sound And Simulated GearshiftsAMG's system is designed to recreate some of the drama associated with its combustion-powered performance cars through digitally generated sound and simulated shifting sensations.

In other words, AMG has developed an entirely new high-performance electric architecture with three axial-flux motors and an 800V electrical system...

and it still wants the thing to give you some V8 drama.

That contradiction is actually rather revealing. Perhaps AMG's biggest challenge in the electric era isn't figuring out how to make an EV fast. With 1,169 hp and 2,000 Nm, that part seems comprehensively dealt with. Making it emotional might be harder.

And Then There's The RM1.29 Million Estimate

Here's where the numbers get even more interesting for Malaysia. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia estimates the electric GT 63 4-Door Coupé from RM1,290,000 for Peninsular Malaysia.

Put that beside the RM2,088,888 estimated price of the V8-powered GT 63 PRO and you're looking at a difference of RM798,888.

Important context: these aren't equivalent versions of the same car. The GT 63 PRO is a two-door, V8-powered performance coupé with significant track-focused hardware, while the electric GT 63 is a four-door model built on the entirely different AMG.EA architecture.

So calling the EV simply a "cheaper and more powerful GT 63 PRO" would be misleading. But seeing the numbers together is still fascinating.

SpecificationGT 63 PROGT 63 4-Door EVPowertrain4.0L biturbo V83 axial-flux motorsOutput612 hp1,169 hpTorque850 Nm2,000 Nm0-100 km/h3.2 sec2.4 secTop speed317 km/h260 km/hBattery-106 kWh usableRange-Up to 697 km WLTPEstimated Malaysia PriceRM2,088,888RM1,290,000

One gives you 612 hp from a 4.0-litre biturbo V8. The other promises 1,169 hp from three electric motors. The comparison isn't really about deciding which one is "better". It's about showing just how dramatically the definition of a high-performance AMG is changing.

Maybe This Is What AMG's Transition Actually Looks Like

It would be easy to frame AMG's electric future as the replacement for its V8 past. But what Mercedes showed us in Malaysia makes the situation considerably more interesting.

On one side is the GT 63 PRO, doubling down on everything traditionally associated with AMG: a V8, noise, mechanical complexity and track-focused engineering. On the other is the new electric GT 4-Door family, where three electric motors and AMG.EA can deliver four-figure horsepower.

And yet AMG is still trying to preserve some of the sensations associated with the combustion cars that built its reputation.

The Bigger QuestionAMG already knows how to make an EV brutally fast. Can it make one feel like an AMG?With 1,169 hp, 2,000 Nm and V8-inspired theatre, its electric future certainly isn't planning to arrive quietly.FAQWhich electric Mercedes-AMG GT was displayed in Malaysia?

The electric GT 4-Door physically displayed at the event was badged GT 55, as observed by Carz at the event.

How powerful is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door?

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia lists the electric GT 63 at 1,169 hp and 2,000 Nm, produced by three axial-flux electric motors.

How fast is the electric GT 63?

Mercedes' Malaysian figures list 0-100 km/h in 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 260 km/h.

What battery and range does it have?

The GT 63 is listed with a 106 kWh usable-capacity battery and up to 697 km of WLTP range.

How quickly can it charge?

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's material lists up to 350 kW DC charging, with 10-80% taking 16 minutes under the stated conditions.

Why does an electric AMG have V8-style sound?

AMGFORCE S+ uses digitally generated sound and simulated shifting sensations to bring some of the theatre associated with combustion-powered AMGs into the electric GT.

How much is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door in Malaysia?

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has listed an estimated starting price of RM1,290,000 for Peninsular Malaysia.