Hmm…Next Mercedes-AMG C63 to ditch V8 for 2.0 turbopetrol engine

Following speculations about the next-gen Mercedes-AMG C63’s powertrain, the folks at AMG have finally shed some light but before we get into details, let’s pass here.

Mercedes-AMG is set to use a ‘modular’ approach that involves the use of an Electric Drive Unit mounted on the rear axle of a four-cylinder or eight-cylinder engines with 9-speed automatic transmissions.  

This is some form of powertrain aiding feature and it lurks a 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery, electric motor, electrically controlled differential, a cooling system for all 560 cells as well as a two-speed transmission. According to Mercedes-AMG, it will gush out 600 kW of power and over 1 000 Nm of torque in the 4.0-litre V8 E Performance variant. 

This composition will power the next-gen Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door and will see the sedan dash from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds. 

With regards to the next Mercedes-AMG C63, the model will shy away from the 4.4-litre V8 engine for a smaller 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol mill. 

This is the same unit that powers the current A45 and CLA 45 models and its position will be longitudinal rather than transverse. 

Power is said to be increased to 330 kW before the EDU motor kicks and over 480 kW worth of peak system power output and according to AMG, it is way too better than the current gen’s V8 motor.

The EDU in the rear axle is developed together with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team situated in Brixworth in England.

According to them, the EDU produces 150 kW and 320 Nm for 10-second spurts and about 70 kW is always available in hand for when you need it. Also, a belt-driven starter-alternator makes 10.4 kW for features such as air conditioning, lights and starting up the engine.

The next-gen Mercedes-AMG C63 will likely reach our shores in 2022.

Source: Mercedes-AMG