Subsequent Mercedes-AMG C 63 to get six-cylinders as axe falls on disappointing four-cylinder engine

And why can’t AMG simply shoehorn in a V8? We’re probably not positive. Initially, Mercedes informed us that the broader V8-engine might not match within the new C-Class’s engine bay, proscribing the mannequin to its larger and costlier fashions.

Nevertheless, the closely-related CLE will function a twin-turbocharged V8 engine within the forthcoming CLE 63 flagship, suggesting that the {hardware} is there to help becoming a V8 engine into the C-Class. 

The sticking level might as a substitute be the rear finish, which within the case of the CLE is considerably wider on the 53 and new 63 mannequin. The most popular AMG C-Class sometimes has a wider entrance observe, however the rear has all the time been left unchanged in contrast with lesser fashions, most likely as a result of prohibitive value of needing to provide a completely bespoke side-body urgent and rear doorways. With out a wider rear axle and distinctive suspension geometry, a V8 with its distinctive differential, driveshafts and tyres simply won’t work. 

Including to the issues, the current-generation AMG C-Class has already undergone an enormous re-engineering course of as a way to match the four-cylinder’s hybrid powertrain, together with lengthening the automotive’s nostril by round 60mm in contrast with the usual mannequin. Along with a brand new rear finish, this may very well be too substantial a change to make the mannequin commercially viable. The present Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Efficiency is offered by the Auto Specific Buy A Car service from round £101,000. When it comes to alternate options, the BMW M3 begins from £90,000 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is round £87,000.

So whereas AMG appears to be giving to AMG C-Class followers with one hand, the dearth of a V8 might stay a difficulty for a lot of potential prospects.

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