Mercedes-AMG Launches CONCEPT AMG GT XX, Feautring 3D Printed Seat Pads
Last week, Mercedes-AMG revealed CONCEPT AMG GT XX: a pioneering technology program that offers a look into a forthcoming four-door series-production sports car. A subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG, Mercedes-AMG creates high-performance vehicles, typically with better handling and support, more carbon fiber and a sportier look than regular Mercedes-Benz. AMG is based in the German municipality of Affalterbach, and usually, the brand’s models are the most expensive and highest-performing variant of each Mercedes-Benz class. The cars that will be offered as part of the new CONCEPT AMG GT XX program will be no exception. The drive concept includes an abundance of technical innovations for use in subsequent series-production models, based on the high-performance AMG Electric Architecture (AMG.EA).
The model car features many impressive elements: it has three axial flux motors that achieve a remarkable 1,341 hp at peak output, capable of reaching up to 223 mph. It also has a high-voltage battery with direct-cooled cylindrical cells, enabling sustained performance on the road and when charging. The electric vehicle can also be charged in no time, taking five minutes to charge for a 400 km range. According to AMG, the combination of the three axial flux motors and high-performance battery reaches a completely new level, particularly regarding continuous output. This permits the CONCEPT AMG GT XX to be repeatedly pushed to its limits, in a way that was previously almost unattainable in the world of electric mobility. While there are numerous other innovations we could discuss here, what interests us is the model’s 3D printed seating pads.
The front seat of the model car, as well as a view of the dashboard.
Ergonomic 3D Printed Seating Pads
This is not the first time we’ve seen 3D printed seating elements for vehicles. The Lotus Theory 1 concept car had 3D printed headrests, Audi has 3D printed full car seats and Porsche has custom 3D printed seats for sports cars, to name a few. But what makes the AMG seating pads unique? Well, the front bucket seats are based on carbon fiber racing shells with ventilation openings and integrated headrests. The 3D printed seat pads have an open 3D structure, meaning they can be customized with optimized ergonomics. The ergonomic data is provided by a body scan of the individual. This way, each user can have a comfortable seat adapted to their needs. The seat pads are covered with the LABFIBER Biotechnological Leather Alternative in Pearl Black. Inspired by motorsport, each driver has a set of individual seat cushions that can be quickly swapped out, like during driver changes in endurance races.
A breakdown of the 3D printed seat pads.
These 3D printed seat pads, along with features like a “purist” cockpit, featuring exposed technology, are meant to give users a luxurious feel. The technological underpinnings of CONCEPT AMG GT XX were originally developed by British electric motor specialist YASA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG. Together, experts from both YASA and AMG collaborated to develop the applications for CONCEPT AMG GT XX, as well as subsequent series production. Performance specialists from Affalterbach developed the operating strategy software, utilizing the motors’ high performance. The electric motors enable high output from an extremely compact package, and they will enter series production at Mercedes-AMG in 2026. To learn more about CONCEPT AMG GT XX, click HERE.
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