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Mercedes-AMG’s new electric GT SUV uses simulated engine sounds that vary by trim: the entry-level GT 53 gets a six-cylinder-style soundtrack, while the V8 simulation is available on the more powerful GT 55 and GT 63. The company says its AMGFORCE Sport+ system is based on recordings and measurements from reference vehicles; pricing for the sound feature itself has not been specified in the source report.
Mercedes-AMG has added an electric SUV to its GT lineup, with simulated engine sounds that differ by trim: the base GT 53 plays a six-cylinder-style soundtrack, while the more expensive GT 55 and GT 63 receive simulated V8 sounds. The choice makes the V8 audio part of the higher-trim experience, although the source report does not say whether buyers can purchase it separately or how much it costs.
The three versions have substantially different stated peak outputs. Mercedes-AMG lists the GT 53 at 536 horsepower, the GT 55 at 805 hp and the GT 63 at 1,153 hp. The Drive reported that the GT 55 and GT 63 are the variants associated with the simulated V8 soundtrack, while the entry-level model’s noises are based on an AMG six-cylinder engine. These are artificial sound profiles for an electric vehicle, not sounds produced by combustion engines in those trims.
Mercedes describes the sound system as AMGFORCE Sport+. In manufacturer literature cited by The Drive, the company says the sound material was documented from reference vehicles rather than generated synthetically, using more than 100 measurements and 16 microphones. The system is described as changing in real time with driving conditions and driver inputs, including acceleration and gear changes. The company cited the Mercedes-AMG GT R as one of its reference vehicles.
The report does not give the SUV’s prices, explain whether the different sound profiles can be changed by the owner, or specify whether the V8 soundtrack is a paid option or is bundled with the GT 55 and GT 63 trims. Its headline characterizes the sounds as costing extra, but the details provided tie the V8 profile to the more expensive variants rather than identifying a separate sound-system charge.
Sound Follows the Trim Ladder
The sound distinction adds another layer to the gap between the 536-hp GT 53 and its higher-powered siblings. Buyers seeking the V8-style audio will have to choose a GT 55 or GT 63, according to the report, making the soundtrack part of the trim hierarchy alongside the large differences in output. The available information does not establish whether that choice reflects a technical limitation or a marketing decision.
The detail also illustrates how automakers are shaping the driving experience of electric vehicles with designed audio. In this case, Mercedes says the profiles draw on measurements from real AMG cars and react to how the vehicle is driven. That may matter to shoppers who want familiar performance-car cues in an EV, but it remains a simulated soundtrack rather than an indication of a V8 powertrain.
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How AMG Built the Sound Profiles
The vehicle is described as a fully electric model developed for the AMG GT lineup, rather than an existing Mercedes SUV converted into an AMG version. The Drive compared the approach to other performance EVs that use designed sounds, while noting that Mercedes assigns different engine-inspired profiles to the GT SUV’s variants.
Mercedes’ stated process is based on recordings and measurements from reference cars, including the AMG GT R. The company says AMGFORCE Sport+ adjusts its output to driving circumstances such as acceleration and gear changes. This information comes from manufacturer material quoted in The Drive’s report; the source does not provide independent testing of how closely the resulting sounds resemble the reference vehicles.
““Meticulously documented rather than synthetically generated, based on over 100 measurements taken with 16 microphones””
— Mercedes-AMG, in manufacturer literature quoted by The Drive
Pricing and Sound Controls Unreported
The available report does not state the GT 53, GT 55 or GT 63 prices, the markets where the SUV will be sold, or when deliveries are expected. It also does not clarify whether the V8 sound is included with the GT 55 and GT 63, offered as a separate paid feature, or adjustable through a menu. The headline says V8 sounds cost extra, but the report’s supporting details establish only that the sound is limited to the higher-priced variants.
Mercedes’ claims about the sound system’s reference measurements and real-time behavior are drawn from the company’s own literature. No independent assessment of the system’s sound quality or operation is included in the source material.
Watch for Trim and Pricing Details
Further vehicle information from Mercedes-AMG would be needed to confirm prices, market availability and delivery timing, as well as whether buyers can select or separately buy the V8 sound profile. Until the company publishes those details, the confirmed distinction is between the six-cylinder-style sound associated with the GT 53 and the V8-style sound assigned to the GT 55 and GT 63.
Key Questions
Which Mercedes-AMG GT SUV gets simulated V8 sounds?
According to The Drive, the GT 55 and GT 63 receive the simulated V8 soundtrack. The entry-level GT 53 gets a six-cylinder-style sound profile.
How much power does each version have?
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 GT 53 have a real six-cylinder engine?
No. The SUV is described as fully electric. Its six-cylinder-style sound is simulated and does not mean the vehicle has a combustion engine.
Is the V8 soundtrack a separate paid option?
The source report does not provide a separate option price or confirm that buyers can add the sound independently. It says the V8 profile is limited to the more expensive GT 55 and GT 63 trims.
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