The next C63 is still in its early stages of
development, but enthusiasts should expect a force-fed six-cylinder engine,
with a small electric motor attached to it. With this move, Mercedes wants to
make sure the top-of-the-line C-Class will meet the stringer emissions
requirements for the next decade.
The car’s soundtrack remains an issue for now, but
since it’s still a few years away, AMG
boss Tobias Moers is confident that engineers will find
a solution. “Obviously, if it runs electrical, then there’s no AMG thunder. We
are facing severe regulations, especially in Europe, but sound is very
important for our customers, no doubt about that. However, I’m confident that
we will find the right solution for that issue.”
In addition to dropping a couple of cylinders, the
upcoming Mercedes-AMG C63 might also get all-wheel drive. It hasn’t been
confirmed yet, but Moers hinted that the rear-wheel drive hallmark could change
with the arrival of the next generation model.
