Mercedes-AMG lines up new V8 & 6-cylinder models: CLE 63, Black Series

There has been a course correction at Mercedes-AMG. The 4-cylinder C 63 was an absolute disaster, and taking lessons from that mistake, the company has charted out its future product plan.

The M139 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine is dead, and it won’t be upgraded to meet the upcoming Euro 7 emission norms set to roll out in 2026.

The M139 unit will be replaced with a new inline 6-cylinder engine (M256 Evo). It will be offered in entry-level AMG models such as the C 53 and GLC 53.

The good ol’ V8 is back! Mercedes has confirmed that the M177 Evo engine, which debuted on the new S-Class, will be offered on a few other mid-range models. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine features a flat-plane crank and is expected to power the new CLE 63 and perhaps even the E 63.

Mercedes is also working on a new limited-edition Mythos Series model based on the CLE 63. We saw its teaser recently. It is said to be a homage to the CLK DTM.

Finally, speaking of the Black Series, Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe said, “The Black Series is definitely alive in the future. It’s an obligation and needs to be radical and convincing in performance.”

That’s where the new AMG GT Track Sport fits into the picture. This hardcore concept is expected to spawn the next roadgoing Black Series coupe.

Source: Remove Before Race