Adi-Benz

Apparently

That's all the news I've got

:/

Edit: it's all over Google, here's an article

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motor1.com/news/376855/next-amg-c63-four-cylinder/amp/

Bonesxxx

Yuille36

Yeah, I heard the same thing from Motor Authority just this morning. Bummer......

skratch77

I doubt it. They have a brand new 3.0 twin turbo straight 6 they just built.

It will be a hybrid 3.0 inline 6 if not the 4.0 v8

roadkillrob

I have to admit that new E53 with the hybrid inline 6 does sound pretty good!

Adi-Benz

I saw an E53 coupe at the dealer exactly like that and it was one of the best looking cars I've seen.

Can't really tell in photos.

But RokenR also seems to confirm it, and he floats around MB a lot

doncmleon

meh

usc96

The 944 was a 4 cyl.

Bonesxxx

Love you like a brother RKR but that sounds like any 'Yota with a beer can muffler. Hard to beat the growl of a V8.

Homer Oz

G'Day Fella's,

Thanks for the news ................... but it ain't a V8.

DoubleD'oh!!
Homer

roadkillrob

I don't disagree, it doesn't sound like a V8 for sure, but good for a 6 - a lot of why I bought the 63 was the sound, it is a bit intoxicating.

Ludedude

Yeah that's the difference between an inline six and the ****e exhaust note from a V6 like that crappy Nissan motor they put in everything.

Still not a V8 though...

Sea63s

The AMG V8 (their heritage) was the main reason I got me the W204 C63 and am considering the W205.

I keep hearing about these EU strict guidelines and fines but I don’t understand why wouldn’t they trickle that cost down to us and stay true to their identify. That way they get to keep our business (enthusiasts) while they offer a 4 banger hybrid to whoever wants them or can’t afford the V8 model.

If this news is true and I can only speak for myself, Mercedes has just lost my business.

Catchyname

Very disappointed to hear this, like many others i bought the C63 for the sound and as it was one of the few large engine small car’s available. I wish someone would make small v8’s if they have to shrink engine size, I would still take a turbo hybrid 3.0/3.2 litre v8 but going back to a 6 or a 4 is too much to swallow.

I doubt mercedes cares though as I only buy cars 3+ years old.

Adi-Benz

The CLA45's engine makes more hp that the Biturbo v6 😂

Kriston

I just cold started my dinosaur and smiled.

Sea63s

Well put! Humor, heavy drinking (not while driving of course) and our V8’s are going to be the only way I’m gonna get through this depressing news.

Ludedude

I bet they also will play engine sounds through the speakers to try to fool us...like BMW has been doing for a few years.

Gross

Savage-wp

Yeah, I saw that in the news as well. I think I will stick to my V8 model.
Not interested in a 4 pot C63.

Adi-Benz

So far as reliability goes every 4 banger before 2018 pretty much was garbage. So we shall see.

Tuxdude

At this point, it's a rumor from one site (AutoCar) that all other media outlets are re-sharing. I'm just hoping it remains a rumor and doesn't come true. I have a W205 FL C63S, and will retain it if this doesn't turn out to be just a rumor. My bets are still on a 48V mild-hybrid electric assist based 3.0L I-6 (with higher power than the E53/CLS53/GT53 variants) or a similar electric-assist based 4.0L TT V8.

With the batteries, the V8 hybrid is going to be very heavy, and hence chances of it making into the W206 C63 are very slim IMO.

63 Molar

So disappointing. This surely cannot be christened an AMG ...
This is behind some of the reasons why i retained my W204 and unleashed the beast.
RIP AMG C63 ...

BLKROKT

Well that answers the question of whether our cars will ever be worth anything

roadkillrob

I am just going to keep replacing lifters, cams and cam adjusters and drive it forever!

Arjy

Yup, keeping mine forever. Never forget the v8 era.