With powertrains, personality counts—as exemplified by the Mercedes-AMG twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8.
for 2019, the two-seat sports car became a legit Porsche 911 competitor. Even a gentle push on the throttle wakes the twin-turbocharged torque. Push harder and 60 mph falls in 3.3 seconds. Good vibes run through the aluminum structure, into the seat, and out the exhaust. A McDonald’s run to get a sausage biscuit before the switch to lunch takes on the urgency of a qualifying lap at Sebring in the Vantage GTE racer. Same 4.0-liter V-8, similar stakes.
Electric vehicles press the issue further. EVs might violently press us into the seat, but the drama, explosions, and warm feeling that come from a machine expending effort are missing. Mercedes is planning an electric G-class called the EQG, which will undoubtedly be quick enough to result in a cervical collar. But it’ll be fireworks without a report, The Dark Knight on mute.
What happens to the driving experience when power and, consequently, acceleration become the driveline differentiator? Neck-snapping thrust is lovely, but will we spend more if that additional power doesn’t come with the sound of 12, 10, eight, six, five, four, or three cylinders? If my car is quick, but a more powerful one is available, I wouldn’t just spend for more power. I would spend for personality, though, because personality counts.
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