Tobias also confirmed that All AMG products after 2021 will be all-wheel drive.
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The successor will adopt a revised twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine with new mild-hybrid assistance, as well as a fully variable four-wheel-drive system in some of the models.
The order book is now open so the first customer units will likely arrive around February next year.
This complete package is the closest offering to a range-topping Black Series from Mercedes.
It is said to be a momentous step up on the GT R Pro and the Black Series’ engine is rumoured to pack more than 690 hp (515 kW).
In an interview with CarSales, Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers said that their first performance EV will not disappoint.
This SUV sprints to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and will top out at a governed 280 km/h.
The GLE53 will make use of a mild-hybrid system which can contribute up to 21 HP (16 kW) and 249 Nm for short periods of time.
The package is called PowerXtra B 35 tuning kit and, as can be expected, turns the standard Merc up to eleven.
Manharts’ distinctive livery, complete with off-centre racing stripes, is finished in yellow this time.