Mercedes-AMG isn’t making big changes to the GT 63 S E Performance for 2025, but it is raising the price. The flagship four-door coupe got a mild update last year, mostly cosmetic, before rolling out in summer 2024. Now, nearly 18 months after its European launch, it’s finally in the US. Mechanically, it’s the same beast. Under the hood sits a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V-8, sending 630 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. An electric motor on the rear axle kicks total output up to 831 hp and 1,032 lb-ft. Power moves through a nine-speed automatic, with all-wheel drive keeping things in check. The AMG Ride Control+ suspension is still standard, helping balance brute force with handling. It’s still the top model in the GT 4-Door Coupe lineup, and now it costs a bit more. No surprises there. Read More Novitec Unveils Widebody N-Largo Kit for Ferrari 296 GTS Hybrid Power with AMG Performance Mercedes-AMG took the GT 63 S E Performance and gave it an electrified punch. It shares its plug-in hybrid system with the AMG SL Roadster, GT Coupe, and S-Class, but this isn’t about saving fuel. It’s about power. The twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 is already strong on its own, but the rear-mounted electric motor adds an extra jolt. It makes 94 horsepower continuously, but when the situation calls for it, it can push out 201 hp for short bursts. It takes just 2.8 seconds to reach 0-60 mph and hit a top speed of 197 mph. The battery is small—just 6.1 kWh (4.8 kWh usable)—because it’s built for quick power delivery, not long-range driving. Estimates suggest the electric-only range is around seven miles, but Mercedes isn’t making efficiency claims. The Formula 1-inspired battery tech allows rapid charging and discharging while keeping weight low. The electric motor can even propel the car up to 87 mph before the V8 takes over. Read More Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Debuts on Track with Jacky Ickx at Bathurst Slowing down is just as serious as speeding up. Carbon-ceramic brakes come standard, with six-piston calipers grabbing 16.5-inch front rotors and single-piston calipers handling the 15.0-inch rears. These massive brakes sit behind 21-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The driving experience is highly customizable. There are seven driving modes, including Electric, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Race, Slippery, and Individual. Regenerative braking is adjustable across four levels, controlled right from the steering wheel. Suspension tuning is just as flexible. The four-corner air suspension with adaptive dampers constantly adjusts to road conditions. Engineers widened the gap between comfort and sport, so it can go from soft to stiff with the push of a button. A Few Tweaks, Same AMG Attitude At a glance, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe looks almost unchanged. But Mercedes has made a few small design tweaks—blink and you might miss them. Up front, the grille now features a gloss black lower section, giving it a sharp contrast—almost like the car is wearing black lipstick. The oversized air intakes from before? Gone. In their place are smaller, more refined openings, similar to what you’d see on the latest AMG GT Coupe. Inside, it’s more of the same. The MBUX infotainment system now comes with AMG-specific display updates, giving the digital interface a fresh look. The AMG Performance steering wheel is now standard across the lineup, making sure every version gets the same driver-focused feel. The biggest update? The price. The 2025 model now starts at $200,100, including a $1,150 destination charge—a $4,050 increase from last year. With such minor changes, that bump might be hard to justify. Expect it to arrive in the first quarter of 2025. Source: Mercedes-Benz
