RUMOR: Say It ISN'T So! Mercedes-AMG's C63 To DITCH The V8...

If you've driven the Mercedes-AMG C63, it won't take long for you to realize that the thing that really makes that car is its V8 powerplant. The first-generation C63 was even more beefy with its larger displacement. The current-gen, forced induction motor leaves a bit to be desired.

But, boy, does it pull.

Apparently though, that's not going to suffice for the next-gen C63. The latest rumors are indicating the C63's V8 is going to go the way of the dodo bird.

Instead, the upcoming C63 will make use of a four-cylinder coupled with an electric assist that will surpass 500 horsepower. I am not sure about you, Spies, but this rubs me the wrong way.

That's because a BIG part of the AMG vehicles is their brutal soundtrack. Equipped with a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor just isn't going to light my fire. No matter how fast it is.

I've got to ask, Spies: Am I just being archaic or is this a flag on the play?

What say you, Spies?

Mercedes-AMG will send a clear message that it is adapting to modern demands with the upcoming third-generation C63 by forgoing its long-standing V8 power in favour of an advanced four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain that develops more than 500bhp.

The new C63 will be the first in a number of new AMG models earmarked to receive an electrified version of Mercedes’ new turbocharged 2.0-litre M139 engine when it goes on sale in early 2022...

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Section_31_JTK - 10/17/2019 6:31:10 PM

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I'm cool with it so long as it means the car handles better and is faster overall.

PUGPROUD - 10/17/2019 6:53:31 PM

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Mercedes 63 V-8 engines have a great sound that sorely will be missed.

Car4life1 - 10/17/2019 7:13:38 PM

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The C63 and it’s V8s are legendary...somewhere in the UK, Jeremy Clarkson is crying right now

Agent00R - 10/18/2019 8:59:24 AM

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You better believe it!

Carmaker1 - 10/17/2019 10:58:51 PM

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Back to the days of the great-great-great grandfather, the I4 190 Cosworth Evolution (of course hybrid I4 instead). I hated this news, but when I think of its 190 roots, a V8 is sadly overkill. It will be missed.

Lovesponge76 - 10/18/2019 4:40:56 PM

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Sorry but the only reason I bought my C63 was due to the roar of the V8. Well its back BMW.

OneOfOne - 10/19/2019 9:40:26 AM

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does mercedes F1 winning team use V8? does technology always advance? does CAFE exist? stop acting like bitches and enjoy the same performance

cidflekken - 10/19/2019 2:43:19 PM

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Well, I'm crying too. Why are we emasculating our performance cars?

dlin - 10/19/2019 4:38:47 PM

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A radical change, but makes sense to capitalize on the new 400+ hp M139 engine