One Easter egg that was not included in the previous release.
With the introduction of E Performance last year, German performance vehicles have seen electrification. This is the future of the GT 4-Door, C-Class and C-Class. However, the technology is so complex that our managing editor had the need to create a lengthy story to explain everything. Affalterbach also had to create an explanation video to explain the new E Performance hybrid powertrain.
However, there is an Easter egg that did not come with the release. It’s discussed in the embedded video at the top of this page.
Jochen mentions that E Performance software was created to allow drifting recovery. The rear-mounted electric powertrain system also known as the Electric Drive Unit, or EDU, takes the load from an internal combustion engine in slippery conditions and slows down to charge the batteries. Although it’s more complex than what we have summarized here, you can get the gist.
The new AMG E Performance hybrid powertrain will be available for the AMG GT 4Door. Thanks to the twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 engine and the EDU, the combined system output is 804 horsepower (600 kilowatts), and 738 poundfeet (1.001 Newton-meters), respectively.
This setup allows the hybrid AMG GT 4 Door to sprint from 0-60 in under three seconds, faster than the GT63 S Four-Door’s 3.0 seconds.
However, the hybrid C Class won’t receive the V8 but the turbo 2.0-liter four cylinder M139 unit that was found in the AMG A45 or CLA 45. However, the turbocharger’s electric is similar to that found in the AMG One Hypercar. It can produce 442 horsepower (330 kW) more efficiently.