Fake V8 Sounds and Gear Shifts Introduced in AMG Electric Vehicles | Carscoops

      Emotion plays a crucial role in the AMG experience, and the brand intends to encapsulate it through meticulously designed simulation.

      AMG is working on a production version of its fully electric Concept GT XX, set to be released next year. In a recent interview, tech chief Markus Schafer stated that the car will provoke emotion through simulation. It will feature engine sounds generated by speakers, simulated gear shifts, and integrated vibrations.

      Whether electric or not, Mercedes-AMG's latest concept leaves a striking impression. The AMG Concept GT XX is not only designed to rival its combustion engine predecessors but also to ensure that its presence is both heard and felt.

      Offering a strong indication of a production model expected to launch in 2026, the vehicle claims 1,341 horsepower (1,000 kW), four doors, and a maximum speed of 223 mph (359 km/h). Additionally, it will incorporate artificial sounds. Recent insights reveal how AMG plans to elicit emotions from its drivers.

      Mercedes-AMG has confirmed from the beginning that the forthcoming production model, likely the next AMG GT 4-Door, will utilize speakers to produce engine noises. While placing them in the headlights seems a bit unconventional, that aside, we have already heard the synthetic engine sounds, which were showcased in a recent Instagram post by Mercedes.

      According to Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-AMG's tech chief, invoking emotion remains a top priority for the brand. In an interview with Autocar, he emphasized, “How does the car feel in terms of noise, sound level, vibration, and gear shift? It has to touch your emotional side. If it doesn’t, it’s not fulfilling its purpose. This is what AMG vehicles do, and we’ve meticulously brought these elements into the AMG GT XX.”

      Mercedes is taking this matter seriously. “It must be authentic concerning power, drivability, and track performance,” Schäfer noted, “but AMG also delivers an emotional experience regarding acoustics, noise, and vibration harshness, which is exactly what you should expect from this vehicle.”

      As of now, it is reasonable to anticipate that the first all-AMG EV will rumble and shake during simulated gear shifts while providing auditory feedback that resembles the excitement of a combustion engine. This appears quite promising, notably similar to what Hyundai has accomplished with the well-received Ioniq 5 N.

      Ultimately, this situation is not particularly surprising. Regardless of whether electric vehicles dominate the market (which seems likely, given the significant investments from automakers), they are a fundamental part of the automotive landscape for the foreseeable future. The performance potential of EVs is evidently substantial. However, a brand like AMG risks falling behind if it does not thoughtfully consider how its future EV models might look and feel—including their sound.

      Fortunately, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N demonstrates that an EV can indeed be genuinely enjoyable. If a Korean manufacturer, typically associated with standard family vehicles, can achieve this, there’s every reason to believe AMG can as well. We eagerly await the unveiling and experience of whatever innovations they develop.