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Mercedes-AMG’s electric GT SUV uses different simulated engine sounds across its lineup. The entry-level GT 53 gets a six-cylinder-style soundtrack, while the simulated V8 sound is limited to the more powerful, higher-priced GT 55 and GT 63. AMG says its sound system draws on recordings and measurements from real vehicles.
Mercedes-AMG’s new electric GT SUV gives its entry-level GT 53 simulated six-cylinder sounds, while the V8-style soundtrack is available only on the more powerful GT 55 and GT 63, according to a report by The Drive. The decision makes the sound experience another point of separation between the SUV’s three variants, even though the engine noises are generated for an electric vehicle.
The three models have different stated peak outputs: the GT 53 produces 536 horsepower, the GT 55 reaches 805 hp, and the GT 63 reaches 1,153 hp. The Drive reports that the GT 55 and GT 63 receive the simulated V8 sound, while the GT 53’s artificial soundtrack is modeled on an AMG six-cylinder engine. The report does not provide the price of the sound feature or say whether buyers can select other sound options.
Mercedes-AMG calls its sound system AMGFORCE Sport+. In manufacturer literature cited by The Drive, the company says the system’s reference sound material was documented using more than 100 measurements and 16 microphones, with reference vehicles including the Mercedes-AMG GT R (C 190). Mercedes says the audio changes in real time with driving conditions and driver input, including acceleration and simulated gear changes.
The company describes the source material and system design, but those details do not establish how closely listeners will perceive the sounds as matching a combustion engine. The confirmed distinction in the report is the lineup split: the GT 53 gets six-cylinder-style audio, while the two higher-output variants get the V8-style option.
Sound Becomes a Model Differentiator
The choice gives Mercedes-AMG another way to distinguish its electric SUV variants beyond power output and model designation. For buyers who care about the sounds associated with AMG’s combustion-engine cars, the simulated V8 may be part of the appeal of the higher-tier versions. The source report does not establish whether the V8 soundtrack is a separately priced option or simply included with those models, so it should not be described as a confirmed paid upgrade.
The broader issue is how automakers use sound in electric performance cars. Artificial audio can provide feedback to drivers and, at regulated speeds, some electric vehicles use warning sounds for pedestrians. The AMG system described here is presented as a driving soundtrack that responds to acceleration and other inputs. Its division by trim shows how a feature that is not produced by a physical V8 can still be used to mark a premium version.
Mercedes-AMG electric vehicle sound system
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Three Electric AMG GT Variants
Mercedes introduced the SUV as a new member of its AMG GT lineup. Unlike an electric version of an existing Mercedes SUV, the vehicle is described by The Drive as a dedicated electric model. The source does not provide launch dates, market-by-market specifications, or prices for the variants.
Simulated sound is not unique to this model: automakers have used synthesized audio in some electric vehicles to provide an audible driving experience. Mercedes says AMGFORCE Sport+ uses measurements and reference vehicles rather than relying only on a synthetic sound created from scratch. The report’s criticism is directed at reserving the V8-like version for the higher-end trims, not at whether the system has real-engine recordings as inputs.
““Meticulously documented rather than synthetically generated, based on over 100 measurements taken with 16 microphones and reference vehicles such as the Mercedes AMG GT R (C 190).””
— Mercedes-AMG, in manufacturer literature quoted by The Drive
Pricing and Sound Choices Unspecified
The source material does not state whether customers pay a separate fee for the V8 sound, what it would cost if they do, or whether the soundtrack is included as standard equipment on the GT 55 and GT 63. It reports that the sounds are restricted by variant, but the headline’s reference to sounds costing extra does not come with a price or a detailed options list in the supplied information.
It is also unclear whether drivers can turn the simulated sounds off, choose among multiple sound profiles, or access the V8 sound on the GT 53 through an option or software update. Mercedes’ account of its testing process is available, but no independent assessment of the sound’s realism is provided in the source.
Awaiting Full Model Details
Further clarity depends on Mercedes-AMG’s full model specifications and market-specific ordering information. Those materials would confirm which sounds are standard, whether any are paid options, and whether buyers can customize or disable the system. Until those details are available, the established distinction is that the GT 53 receives the simulated six-cylinder soundtrack and the GT 55 and GT 63 receive the simulated V8 version.
Key Questions
Which Mercedes-AMG electric GT SUV gets the simulated V8 sound?
According to The Drive’s report, the GT 55 and GT 63 get the simulated V8 soundtrack. The entry-level GT 53 instead gets sounds modeled on an AMG six-cylinder engine.
How much power do the three versions make?
The reported peak outputs are 536 hp for the GT 53, 805 hp for the GT 55, and 1,153 hp for the GT 63.
Does the V8 sound definitely cost extra?
The supplied report says the V8 sound is limited to the more expensive GT 55 and GT 63, but it does not give a separate price for the sound or confirm whether it is an optional paid feature on those models.
How does AMG say it developed the simulated sound?
Mercedes-AMG says its AMGFORCE Sport+ system uses reference material documented with more than 100 measurements and 16 microphones, including recordings from vehicles such as the AMG GT R. The company says the sound changes with driving conditions and inputs.
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