Mercedes-AMG C63 won’t get a V8 engine after all

Last month, an Autocar report suggested that Mercedes was planning to introduce a V8 version of the AMG C63. The report stated that the company was developing a brand-new V8 mild-hybrid engine that would power the revised C63 due in 2026.

Well, Mercedes-Benz has now clarified that there are no such plans on the table. While other AMG models will certainly get a new V8 engine, it won’t be dropped under the C63’s hood.

“We can confirm that AMG is developing a new V-8 engine. However, we ask for your understanding that we do not comment on a detailed rollout plan,” a Mercedes spokesperson told Motor1.

The new engine in question is said to be based on the existing 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. Reports suggest that it will get a flat-plane crankshaft instead of a cross-plane unit, and will be paired with a mild-hybrid system.

Mercedes will debut its brand-new V8 mild-hybrid on the upcoming AMG CLE 63.

Source: Motor1