# Mercedes AMG GT SUV Fake V8 Sounds

> Base Mercedes-AMG EV gets fake six-cylinder noises; V8 sounds cost extra.
- Title: Mercedes AMG GT SUV Fake V8 Sounds · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mercedes-amg, gt-suv, v8-sounds, electric-car, fake-engine-noises, price-difference, cars, technology, Mercedes, AMG, SUV, Fake
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/base-mercedes-amg-ev-gets-fake-six-cylinder-noises-v8-sounds-cost-extra
- Author: Adam Ismail
- Published: 2026-10-19T21:09:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes-amg, gt-suv, v8-sounds, electric-car, fake-engine-noises, price-difference, cars, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes restricts V8 engine sounds to premium AMG GT SUV models, charging extra for the simulated V8 audio.