The “she, not her” by Mercedes and AMGS C63, who return to V8 Power, could finally come to a conclusion, but it is probably not the only enthusiasts they had hoped for. Two different sources (AutoCar and Blog MMPassion) claim that MB rejects the four-cylinder engine of the C63. But unfortunately it is still not a V8 in sight. According to reports, the revised model, which may even be launched in 2026, will be fully launched the C63 badge in favor of a shiny new badge, which instead C53 reads on the force with six cylinders.
You will not get a V8-C63-C63 soon
Instead of marking a return to the good old V8 Affalterbach-Sourcing-V8, the next iteration of the C63 is supported like the current drive train. Instead of the current plug-in drive train, the car will report a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Since some current AMG products such as CLE53 and E53 are already using a biturbo inline-six that is based on hybrid performance, the reports certainly have a touch of credibility. The name also fits here. Although sources are exactly on being seen as the car. At the time, T is referred to as “refreshed C63” and the “C53 4MATIC+”.
Sources generally confirmed that the new C63 (or whatever it is called) will use the M256M engine. Accordingly AutocarThe power plant delivers up to 650 pound foot torque with an apparent target of 650 hp if the electric motor and the burner engine work their hardness. This is from 577 hp (604 in the absurd) and 553 pound foot torque in the E53, which is said to use the same drive train.
An important difference is that the new C63 will allegedly use an electric motor between the engine and the transmission instead of an electric motor mounted on the rear axle. After an explanation that is offered Autocar The V8 is credited “engineers in the C class program” and simply never comes to the current C63 generation. They quote size, cooling and crash protection restrictions that would require significant structural changes to the car. Which ultimately makes it completely unprofitable as a solution.
A step forward?
It seems to be clear that Mercedes brings the four -cylinder in the hope of regaining the market share of enthusiasts. It remains to be seen whether it works or not. It is important that there are some tidbits that we don’t have yet. Technically speaking, the M256M engine is not an AMG engine -not in the sense that the current M139i engine is anyway.
The M139i is redesigned by hand and revs to 7,200; While the M256M is a regular production engine that breathed from AMG. It taps around 6,500 rpm and is not so specially built. Similarly, the M139 weighs only £ 354, and we are pretty sure that the M256M weighs a little more. Wants to tolerate Mercedes-Benz and AMG enthusiasts, which could be seen so far another Demolation from tradition? We have to wait and see what else looks. But at this point we Really Wish Benz would simply eat crow and bring the V8 back.
Sources: AutoCar, MB Passion / Photos: Mercedes-Benz Press
