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Mat Gallagher

This is how AMG plans to replace its famous V8s with electric motors

Mercedes-AMG GT XX.
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The Concept AMG GTXX is the first all-electric concept from Mercedes' in-house tuning group and offers a real alternative to its legendary V8 engines through Formula 1 inspired tech.

The car features a brand new electric drive train and cooled battery unit to provide high performance continuous power and hyper fast charging at over 850kW.

The Concept AMG GT XX is more than a statement of intent for Mercedes-AMG. More than any other car type, electrifying a sports car is a sensitive subject. AMG is the tuning arm of Mercedes-Benz and has been responsible for some of its most impressive models, from the SLS to the AMG One, but they have all had one thing in common: the engine.

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