From The Drive · Adam Ismail · · 50s
Mercedes AMG GT SUV Fake V8 Sounds
Base Mercedes-AMG EV gets fake six-cylinder noises; V8 sounds cost extra.
In brief
Base Mercedes-AMG EV gets fake six-cylinder noises; V8 sounds cost extra. Mercedes restricts V8 engine sounds to premium AMG GT SUV models, charging extra for the simulated V8 audio. Originally reported by The Drive.
Mercedes AMG GT SUV Launch
Mercedes introduced a new electric AMG GT SUV that only offers simulated V8 sounds for premium models.
V8 Sounds Restricted
Base GT 53 models get six-cylinder engine sounds; GT 55 and GT 63 have V8 sounds at higher prices.
Sound System Details
AMGFORCE Sport+ uses 100+ measurements with 16 microphones to create realistic engine sounds.
Why This Matters
Mercedes gates V8 sounds to premium models, creating artificial exclusivity despite EVs needing sound for pedestrian awareness.
What matters most
Mercedes restricts V8 engine sounds to premium AMG GT SUV models, charging extra for the simulated V8 audio.
