Story no.303InternationalOngoingElectric and batteries +1Notable Several countries (4)5 Nov → 5 Nov2 facts · 15 art.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door electric: first tests and CTO's defense
The press conducted the first tests of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door electric, equipped with three motors, 1,169 hp, and an announced 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.1 seconds. These tests have raised questions about the identity of the AMG brand. Mercedes' Chief Technical Officer, Jörg Burzer, defended the electric architecture for driving dynamics and stated that enthusiast customers are convinced. The first tests were covered in Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Austria, while the CTO's stance was linked to Germany; coverage of the story also extended to the United States.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, in 4 countries (Allemagne, Autriche, Espagne and 1 more), followed from 5 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 15 articles from 10 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 18:01. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.
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- 14h30
LatestMercedes CTO defends new electric AMG GT against purists
Jörg Burzer, Mercedes technical director, asserts the superiority of the electric architecture for the dynamics of the new battery AMG GT and assures that passionate customers are convinced.
automoto.it
- 10h01
First drives of the electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door
The press is test-driving the new electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door, which has three motors and 1,169 hp for 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, and is questioning the identity of the AMG badge.
caranddriver.comCaradisiacjalopnik.com+7 outlets
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Several countries (4)
Brands concerned
- Mercedes-Benz (AMG GT, AMG GT 63 4-Door, AMG GT 4-Door, AMG GT 55 4-Door, AMG GT 55, AMG GT 63, AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 4 portes, GT 4 portes, GT SUV)
- Porsche
Official figures
- Mercedes-Benz · 71,871 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 83 recall(s) in 12 months
- Porsche · 7,180 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 15 recall(s) in 12 months
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- 1
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Highest number recorded in 2 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5 | 4 |
| United States | 5 | 2 |
| Canada | 1 | 1 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 1 |
| Italy | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 6 | 4 |
| German | 5 | 4 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
| Italian | 1 | 1 |
| Dutch | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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