tfthach13

They pretty much have to. With new EPA emission regulations, bigger (heavier) engines with gobs of displacement is no longer an option. Shedding off weight seems to be the new direction that car markers are going towards. I feel if MB can shave significant weight off the AMGs, they will be at least on par, if not better than, BMWs M-line. Weight has always been the downfall of AMG when compared to M-division.

What I would really like to see in the new AMG C-class is moderate to heavy use of carbon fiber construction; not just the bits (diffuser, spoiler, lip, etc.) but body and chassis. I'm sure they can justify the pricing with carbon fiber, since it's prevalent in the market already. Wouldn't cost too much to produce.

tfthach13

I actually find it funny that some current owners are looking forward to ditching their current C63s in place for the new proposed TT W205 engines, when they can S/C their cars for pretty much less than purchasing the new one, and gain a stronger performer than the new model. I guess people just like new and shiny things.

forcefed6.4ford

A turbo will make more power than a S/C any day of the week. Just consider the parasitic power loss alone.

Anyone that would have a s/c car over a turbo charged car has never been in a turbo'd car that has proper turbo sizing.

roadtalontsi

6.2L vs 4.0L thats quite a bit of displacement loss as well. The new motor definately wont suck down gas like the current model probably close to 30mpg highway 20mpg city vs 15-22mpg on the 63 lol. The 5.5L turbo's dont really have any lag but still dont compare to a blown 63's torque in the idle-2krpm range. they also dont pull as hard as a 63 in the top end 5k+ but its not exactly fair to compare a factory tt 5.5L direct injected to 6.2L aftermarket tuned and supercharged. muchless something 1.5L smaller. Theres alot of differences to compare the two. ultimately usually turbo motors are built much stronger and detuned heavily tuned in stock form. Im all for turbos but for a daily driver where your in lower rpm blowers do the job better for instant go.