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Mercedes-AMG GT XX Shatters EV Records: 3405 Miles in 24 Hours

When Mercedes-AMG rolls out a “concept,” it’s rarely just a flashy design study. The new GT XX prototype—a wild, high-performance electric super-saloon that previews the next AMG GT 4-Door Coupé—has just rewritten the record books. Over the course of an eight-day torture test at the Nardò proving ground in Italy, the GT XX not only set a new 24-hour EV distance record but also lapped the planet—figuratively—covering 24,907 miles in just seven days, 13 hours, and 24 minutes.

The headline stat is staggering: 3405 miles in 24 hours, at an average speed of 186 mph, pausing only for lightning-quick charges at up to 900 kW. That obliterates the previous mark of 2461 miles set by XPeng’s P7 just weeks earlier, as well as attempts from Xiaomi’s YU7 Max and even Mercedes’ own CLA electric prototype.

A Jules Verne-Inspired World Tour

Mercedes-AMG cheekily dubbed the campaign “Around the World in 80 Days”—but they did it in less than eight. Using two GT XX test cars, 17 professional drivers (including AMG F1 driver George Russell) rotated through three shifts around Nardò’s 7.8-mile banked oval. Supporting them: over 100 engineers and logistics personnel, plus a mission-control team back at AMG HQ in Affalterbach managing charge strategy. It was less a record run than a military-style operation.

And it worked. Along the way, AMG ticked off endurance marks for 12, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours, as well as distance milestones at 2000, 5000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, and 25,000 miles. No EV has ever gone further, faster, for longer.

Engineering at the Edge

The key to the GT XX’s relentless pace is its 1341-hp tri-motor setup—two axial-flux motors at the rear, one at the front—running on an 800-volt architecture. Power comes from a 114-kWh cylindrical-cell battery cooled by an oil-immersion system developed with AMG’s Formula 1 powertrain team at Brixworth. The system uses 40 liters of coolant to maintain peak thermal stability, enabling blistering fast charges without degradation.

How blistering? Mercedes claims the GT XX can theoretically add 249 miles of range in just five minutes. That charging efficiency proved decisive: short stops combined with a sweet-spot cruising speed of 186 mph delivered the best balance of speed and efficiency.

Legacy and What Comes Next

The feat echoes Mercedes’ history of using extreme prototypes—like the C111 test mules of the 1970s—to validate future technologies. AMG boss Michael Schiebe was clear: “Enormous performance and extremely fast charging were always available and made these records possible. For customers of our future electric models, this means they will get a genuine AMG—no ifs, no buts.”

While the GT XX itself won’t reach showrooms, its tech package previews AMG’s upcoming AMG.EA platform, which will underpin everything from hyper-sedans to a 1000-hp electric super-SUV due in 2027. First up: the next AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, scheduled for late 2026 with claimed performance of 0–62 mph in under 2.5 seconds and a 224 mph top speed.

Why It Matters

Records aside, the GT XX is proof that Mercedes-AMG isn’t just keeping pace in the EV arms race—it’s trying to set the rules. In an era where charging speed and efficiency matter as much as horsepower, Affalterbach just delivered a masterclass.

The takeaway? The future of AMG performance isn’t just fast. It’s relentlessly fast, all day long.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

Tuning

Vuk Manufaktur Gives the AMG C 63 S the Engine It Deserves—Plus a 190E-Inspired Makeover

What’s the best way to make Mercedes-AMG’s controversial C 63 S more appealing to purists? For Vuk Manufaktur, the answer is simple: rip out the four-cylinder hybrid and stuff a twin-turbo V-8 under the hood. Yes, the engine enthusiasts felt the car should’ve had all along is back—just not from Affalterbach.

Earlier this year, the German tuner unveiled its V8-swapped W206 C 63 S, effectively delivering the AMG sedan that never was. But that was merely the opening act. Now comes the Vuk EVOlution X, a hotter, wider, and wilder take on the C-Class that looks like it just rolled out of DTM’s glory days.

The AMG That Wasn’t

Let’s be honest: AMG’s decision to replace the C 63’s thunderous 4.0-liter V-8 with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid was always going to sting. Sure, the factory setup is technically advanced and makes big numbers on paper, but emotionally? It’s a tough sell in a segment where sound and soul matter almost as much as speed.

Vuk’s solution? Return to basics—if “basics” means a twin-turbo V-8 and a visual overhaul inspired by one of Mercedes’ most iconic touring cars.

The Evo II Connection

The EVOlution X body kit makes its intentions clear from the first glance. Up front sits a jutting splitter with support rods, the sort of aero appendage that suggests it’s ready to trade paint on the Nürburgring. The Evo II influence becomes unmistakable from the side profile: massively flared fenders stretch the stance far beyond stock, while six-spoke black wheels and deep side skirts complete the retro-racecar vibe.

And then there’s the rear. A towering wing dominates the tailgate, a wink to both the Evo II and AMG’s modern Black Series creations. A new diffuser, custom badging, and Petronas-green accents tie it all together with just enough motorsport flair to make you wonder how Mercedes-AMG didn’t think of this first.

Limited and Likely Pricey

Production will be capped at just 63 units worldwide—a nod to the model designation and a guarantee of exclusivity. Vuk hasn’t said how many of those will get the full EVOlution X treatment, nor has it revealed pricing. But given the amount of custom fabrication and the return of eight-cylinder thunder, don’t expect it to be anywhere near entry-level AMG money.

Why It Matters

The EVOlution X isn’t just a tuning exercise; it’s a statement. It proves there’s still demand for a visceral, V-8–powered C-Class—even if it takes a small German firm to deliver what AMG won’t.

For now, the factory C 63 S may be the efficient, electrified future. But the Vuk EVOlution X is the car enthusiasts will remember.

Source: Vuk Mnufaktur

NEW CARS

AMG’s Electric SUV Hits the ’Ring – 1,341 hp of Silent Thunder

Affalterbach’s next big thing is here — and it’s massive. Not in size (though it’s hardly a shrinking violet), but in ambition. Earlier this summer, Mercedes-AMG lit the fuse on its all-electric future with the GT XX four-door coupe concept — a bright orange bullet hiding a colossal 1,341 hp (1,360 PS / 1,000 kW) under its skin. Now, the same recipe is being baked into something taller, meaner, and arguably more market-friendly: an SUV.

And if you’re wondering how seriously AMG is taking it — the prototype is already tearing up the Nürburgring.

Spy Game on the Green Hell

Our spy shooters caught the camouflaged two-row EV pounding the 12.9 miles (20.8 km) of Germany’s most unforgiving asphalt. AMG’s engineers were in full stealth mode, sometimes sneaking in and out through obscure access points along the track — either to dodge lenses or to keep unflattering lap times from leaking. But this time, there was no hiding; the prototype took every one of the ’Ring’s dozens of bends head-on.

The shape? Less blocky SUV, more steroid-fed crossover — think Lamborghini Urus or Ferrari Purosangue rather than a Bentayga or Cullinan. It rides low, with flush door handles, frameless glass, and an air-suspended stance that drivers will be able to raise or drop at will.

Under the Skin: Shared DNA with the GT XX

You won’t see the final face yet — AMG’s keeping the front-end design under wraps — but don’t expect it to look like your neighbour’s electric GLC. The GT XX sedan concept reimagined AMG’s Panamericana grille with a glowing outer frame and unlit vertical bars, and there’s a good chance this SUV will borrow that signature.

Beneath the bodywork, the SUV shares the AMG.EA platform with the XX, as well as Yasa’s cutting-edge axial flux motor technology. Powertrain specs remain locked in AMG’s vault, but the smart money says there will be two- and three-motor variants. The top dog? Almost certainly the full 1,341 hp hit from the XX.

For context, that’s nearly double the output of Ferrari’s Purosangue and its 6.5-litre V12. Sure, the AMG won’t have the Maranello howl, but it won’t be a whisper, either. AMG is developing a synthesised soundtrack — potentially replicating the rumble of a V8 — and simulated gearshifts to make the experience more visceral.

Launch Date and the Bigger Picture

We’ll see the finished product in 2027, one year after the sedan version lands. And make no mistake — this isn’t just an SUV with a big battery. It’s AMG declaring war in the hyper-SUV segment, fusing EV tech with the kind of drama that petrolheads assumed would vanish in the electric age.

The only question is whether the world is ready for a 2.5-tonne missile that can outgun almost anything on the road, yet creep silently past your local café.

Source: Mercedes-AMG; Photo: SHProshots