An Electric AMG?? No thanks! That's what most of us think. Because an EV AMG is a contradiction in terms—two things that for enthusiasts like us, have never gone hand-in-hand. Take a brief look at the comments under any AMG EV post, and it's littered with demands for real V8s. And, as Mr AMG myself, I couldn’t agree more. Just look at our "Exhaust On or Else" shirts—our only merch, born from an obsession with V8 sound. The current 4-cylinder C63 tanked for precisely this reason: we won’t settle for less than proper #AMG heritage. So far, AMG EVs haven’t even come close, merely lightly skinned Mercedes EQ cars. Until now.

Welcome back to RBR! Today, I'm bringing you a world-exclusive passenger ride in the AMG GT 4 Door replacement, codenamed C590—the first true, built-from-the-ground-up AMG EV. Unlike past efforts, this is no EQ afterthought. It's a purpose-built AMG, with a groundbreaking tri-motor setup promising well over 1300 horsepower.

Yet, most intriguingly, it also shares our mental obsession with V8 engines. Yes, AMG has equipped this electric monster with a "V8 Mode." Using advanced speaker technology integrated into the headlights themselves, this car doesn’t just replicate—it genuinely recreates—the iconic #mercedesAMG #V8 roar. Coupled with gear-shifting software even more advanced than Hyundai's praised N-cars, it's clear AMG is trying something radically different here.

On today's drive we check out

- The first-ever authentic AMG EV experience
- Does the "Electric V8" truly capture AMG soul?
- Realistic V8 sounds, gear shifting, and performance.
- Vs other performance EVs

Crucially, this car isn't meant as a V8 replacement. AMG's new flat-plane crank V8 ensures combustion fans another decade or more of glorious engine notes. Instead, think of this as the perfect AMG daily—a practical, cost-effective companion to sit alongside your GT, G Wagon, or CLE.

Could this new car be the AMG EV we accept? It sounds like it’s just as V8 obsessed as we are… let’s find out!


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