Mercedes-Benz C63 News

It seems the market has spoken, with Mercedes-AMG set to reverse its decision to downsize its hero C63’s engine to a hybrid four-cylinder.

Word has come from the top brass at Mercedes-Benz — eights are back.During the financial reporting wrap up from the executives at Mercedes-Benz, a few hints at future plans were sprinkled in, including mention of a new, next-gen V8 under development.Under one of the core approaches Mercedes is planning to follow, “building the most desirable cars”. Merc said it aims for its AMG performance sub-brand to “outgrow the performance market”.This is apparently coming thanks to “a heavily refreshed model lineup from 2026 onwards and a strategic evolution of its portfolio,” but the biggest news is that moving forward means moving back in a sense.The plans include what AMG said is “a next-generation, high-tech electrified V8” as well as “dedicated “ performance EVs based on the AMG.EA electric car platform.The timing of the announcement comes following a gradual slowing in the increase of EV uptake almost worldwide, but particularly in Europe.In addition to this, poor reception to the shift from V8-power to a hybridised four-cylinder engine in the brand’s iconic AMG C63 sedan provides more ammunition for the brand to refocus its resources and efforts into the V8 space.It was reported in 2023 via a correspondent for US outlet Car and Driver that senior engineers at AMG believed only minor bodywork changes to the new C-Class (and E-Class) would be required to accommodate a V8 engine.At the time, it was also stated the hybrid four-cylinder powered C63 would remain an option.Whether the V8 now being developed was born from the existing one isn’t clear, as AMG still retains V8 power for models such as the AMG GT or even as a plug-in hybrid in the GT S E four-door where it produces 620kW and 1400Nm.Even without electrification, the 4.0-litre twin-turbo unit makes 430kW and 800Nm in the GT 63 sports coupe - nothing to turn your nose up at. Given AMG has already confirmed the next-gen V8 will be electrified, the ceiling for performance will surely be even higher than before.

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance will land in Australia from January 2024, priced at $187,900 before on-road costs.

A one dimensional focus on straight line acceleration, with relatively modest attention paid to the broader sensory experience, can make driving a shatteringly fast performance or outright sports car a let down. And electric cars are particularly vulnerable.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed it will bring a limited number of 2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance F1 Editions to Australia, as the specifications for the Formula 1-inspired variant are revealed internationally.The F1 Edition, which is in other

For all the talk of electric vehicles lately, you'd be forgiven for thinking that petrol and diesel cars were a thing of the past.Given the slow uptake of EVs in Australia, and slow progress on incentives of any kind, internal combustion powered cars are

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG C63's lack of V8 has divided fans of the badge and left many undecided on their feelings about a techy four-cylinder hybrid taking over from a twin-turbo bent-eight brute.What can't be denied is that the next AMG C63 is going to be f

Mercedes-AMG has made its C 63 S even more powerful with the introduction of the new E Performance sedan and wagon. They're staggeringly fast and impressively efficient. But if your after that signature V8 burble you'll have to look elsewhere.

With BMW just uncovering the wagon version of its latest M3 performance car, the focus is about to switch to the Bavarian marque's archrival.Mercedes-Benz is not far off revealing the new-generation version of the AMG C63 sports car range that will includ

It's no secret that the new-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 will ditch its potent V8 petrol engine for a hybrid four-cylinder powerplant, but will that make it any less appealing?Mercedes certainly doesn't think so, with the brand's PR boss Jerry Stamoulis te