V8 to Return to Mercedes C-Class and E-Class

[Motor]

V-8 to Return to Mercedes-AMG C-Class and E-Class Models by 2026

The C63 and E63 could soon accommodate a hybrid powertrain with the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 to assuage those not satisfied by four- and six-cylinder setups.

www.caranddriver.com

According to senior engineers directly involved in the matter, both the C-class and E-class need only minor bodywork changes to accommodate the twin-turbo powerplant, the PHEV battery plus electric motor, and the auxiliary equipment.

 

[CRSKTN]

Resale value on the 4cyl AMGs ain't gonna be great. I'd be upset.

 

[mediumhot]

Resale value on the 4cyl AMGs ain't gonna be great. I'd be upset.

Don't think so. C AMG V8 will be priced to unobtainum levels, probably around 140K compared to 115K for the four cylinder. Spread between SL AMG 4 and SL AMG 8 is about 30K

 

[LS500-18]

A V8 coming in 2026 sounds like fake news, the trend is to get rid of V8's from most automakers anyway.

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

V-8 to Return to Mercedes-AMG C-Class and E-Class Models by 2026

The C63 and E63 could soon accommodate a hybrid powertrain with the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 to assuage those not satisfied by four- and six-cylinder setups.

www.caranddriver.com

LMFAOOOO

I'll believe it when I see it. Also I don't care if the V8 gets replaced by inline-sixes. I love inline-sixes, but inline-fours? Hell nah.

 

[Och]

Have the 4 cylinder AMGs been released yet, and is anyone buying them? I haven't been following car trends very much lately because they are rather depressing.

 

[Gor134]

The C43 is out but not the C63. Heard dealers are offering 10%+ off as they're moving slowly.

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

The C43 is out but not the C63. Heard dealers are offering 10%+ off as they're moving slowly.

Meanwhile BMW 📈📈📈📈📈📈

 

[CRSKTN]

Mercedes-AMG C 63 and E 63 won't get another V8, CEO confirms - Autoblog

The rumors claiming Mercedes-AMG will again put a twin-turbocharged V8 in the C 63 and E 63 aren't accurate, the company confirmed.

www.autoblog.com

 

[Gor134]

I don't buy it. They wouldn't sell any 2.0 C63s if the CEO publically admitted that they are working on a V8 C63.

 

[Levi]

If true now is Lexus’ opportunity to make a new GS F with the canceled ttv8.

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

Tested: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Is a Little Undercooked

Frustrating aspects of the powertrain make this sports sedan tough to live with.

www.caranddriver.com

The start of this article was so freakin' funny that I had to share it. Enjoy.

Also, we had a commenter comparing this car to the IS500. The IS500 traps a lot better and has a better 5-60 time. It's further proof that old is gold.