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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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They didn't put the 5.5 TT into the c class b/c if they did the e63 sales would suffer.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Not only would E sales suffer, but the chassis really wasn't designed for all that power. Expect forced induction of some kind in the next gen C. It may very well have that new AMG engine that they've been having trouble developing(Anyone know what it's called?)

Originally Posted by justthebest
The 5.5 with two turbos will not make it into a C63. The 5.5 N/A as seen in the new SLK AMG will. That's my guess.
This is what I had heard, but I'm not so sure. I love NA engines though so it would be a godsend for it to actually happen.

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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by C63newdude
^^^ it is all about marketing. If customers ask for it and AMG wants to listen they might offer it some time. The best sports cars in the world have AWD(Lambos, Porsche,Nissan GTR) and the ones that don't(Vipers, Corvette Z06, ZR1,Ferraris,etc) have a minimum of 295 or 305mm tires and up...
but off course, AMG has to be less than everyone and that is why the number one complaint on a C63 owner is lack of traction.. It makes sense to me
That is the day I leave AMG. AWD adds weight. The best balanced and handling cars that are non-exotic, and not a Cayman, have the engine in the front, with power being sent to the back with the two front wheels doing the steering. I left BMW because they were killing the M brand. Porsche is next on the list. As for the tires, MBZ needs to get its act together and offer the next generation with AT LEAST 285's at the rear if it's going to have anywhere near the amount of power the current W204 has.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Same thing i heard...Naturally aspirated 5.5 litre engine for the 2014 c amg
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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I want the M156 to stay. Not impressed with M157. Any engine can make power with twin turbos. Imagine a TT M156.
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Originally Posted by lunarx
I want the M156 to stay. Not impressed with M157. Any engine can make power with twin turbos. Imagine a TT M156.
We all do. I want BMW's S65 to stay but due to the strict fuel consumption regulations, it's not going to happen. At least MB hasn't ditched their morals yet like BMW has.
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