Mercedes-AMG E50 Coupe 4Matic (spy shot)
Autocar reports that Merc has given the go
ahead to create a Mercedes-AMG E50 Coupe 4Matic to top out the range. Just like
AMG’s various ‘43’ badged models, it would sit above the standard range but
below any possible E63 version.
It is said that the E50 Coupe 4Matic will be
installed with the brand’s new 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, becoming
the first AMG model to do so. This engine delivers 402 hp but it
could be slightly uprated for use in the E50 Coupe.
Daimler itself hasn’t announced whether or not the
new E-Class Coupe will receive an E63 variant, just like the previous two-door
E-Class didn’t. However, given the hugely positive reception to the new E63
sedan and its storming twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 604 hp in ‘S’
specification, we would be surprised if the brand didn’t use it for another
model. If it does, it would serve as the perfect rival to the BMW M6 Coupe.
The new E-Class Coupe will
share many styling traits with the C-Class Coupe and S-Class Coupe, sitting
between the two in the range. Just like the sedan, it will be available with
the firm’s fully-digital gauge cluster.
