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24-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Mercedes-AMG C63 Will Have Its V-8 Back by 2026, Report Claims
We'll believe it when we see it, but the Mercedes-AMG C 63 might be reunited with its beloved V-8 as soon as 2026. A new report from Autocar, citing anonymous 'sources within the German brand,' claims that a new eight-cylinder AMG motor is coming for various models — the most notable one, for now, being the C63 that's currently motivated by a four-cylinder turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain. The new V-8 is reportedly pegged to first see the light in the upcoming AMG CLE 63 — which has been spotted in camouflaged form boasting a characteristic eight-cylinder sound — then roll out to other models. The details of the engine in the report give us even more reason for excitement than the added cylinders. Autocar claims AMG will use its familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, but switch to a flat-plane crank design like that featured in the AMG GT Black Series. The reasoning? It would make for a more compact package, allowing the engine to fit in vehicles that weren't engineered with an eight-cylinder motor in mind. Mercedes is also rumored to use a mild-hybrid system to aid efficiency and providing an extra electric boost, to boot. Could all of this be smoke and mirrors? Sure, but we think it has a decent chance of being on the level, because just last week Mercedes-Benz confirmed it was developing a 'next-generation, high-tech electrified V-8." It did not go so far as to specify which models said V-8 would be found in, but vehicles like the upcoming CLE63 and C63 certainly would make sense as potential homes. (Road & Track asked Mercedes if it could provide any additional details about its plans; we'll update this post upon hearing back.) Autocar's story also suggests that even though some AMGs would be powered by V-8s, artificial sound generation could be even bolder than before. If Mercedes does go with a flat-plane crank design, the engine note will likely be higher-pitched than the cross-plane V-8s most AMG buyers are accustomed to. The additional artificial sound would theoretically make up for the deep chop-chop and burbles associated with cars like the previous generation E63 and C63. Time will tell if AMG really does go back to V-8s, though. But in the meantime, make sure you check out our thoughts on the four-cylinder-powered C63 S E Performance on sale today. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mercedes-AMG V8s Will Return Because Nobody Wants A Turbo Four
Mercedes-Benz says its smaller AMG cars will once again be powered by V8 engines. Sometimes good things can happen in this world, and that's why the upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE63 coupe will get an updated version of the automaker's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8. The move marks the end of a very brief era at AMG where the automaker threw a rather controversial plug-in-hybrid turbocharged four-cylinder motor under the hood of the current C63 sedan. It didn't really gain much traction with customers, and it has led to a pretty significant sales drop for one of AMG's best-selling products, according to Autocar. The V8, which is being reborn in the upcoming AMG CLE63, will soon be rolled out to other models too, including an updated C63 sedan that is due in 2026. Even though the motor will be based on AMG's current 4.0-liter V8 motor, it will not be a one-to-one carryover. Chiefly, the engine will go from a cross-plane crank to a flat-plane crank design. There are some real benefits to this for the driver, but it will come at the expense of an AMG characteristic car enthusiasts love: the noise. Here's more from Autocar: This promises to improve throttle response but will sacrifice the deep, burbling soundtrack traditionally associated with AMG V8s. This layout, first adopted by AMG on the GT Black Series' M178 LS2 engine in 2021, also enables a more compact crankcase design, allowing AMG to package the new engine into models that weren't originally engineered for a V8, including the fifth-generation C-Class. It also provides the scope for a higher redline and ignition cut-out. In its ultimate form, the new V8 is expected to receive a mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter-motor within the gearbox for added power boosting and greater efficiency. Read more: New EVs Still Can't Beat The Efficiency Of A Plug-In Hybrid While the current C63's plug-in hybrid four-cylinder might not be to everyone's liking, there's no denying that it doesn't pack a punch. Mercedes says the little motor produces 671 horsepower and a monstrous 752 lb-ft of torque. That's enough to get the compact sedan from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. It's a really impressive thing from an engineering standpoint. Unfortunately, it was always just sort of missing that je ne sais quoi you'd get from the V8 AMGs — even if those had a lot less power. It's going to be interesting to see what this move does to the resale value of four-cylinder C63s. You've gotta assume it's going to be a bit of a blood bath, as is usually the case with AMG cars. However, I'd expect that to be even more noticeable because it'll be the car sandwiched between two V8 C63s. That's going to hurt. Read the original article on Jalopnik.
