Mercedes-AMG GT 53 to arrive with a 469bhp straight-six
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2023
Posts: 50
Likes: 26
SL63AMG
Mercedes-AMG GT 53 to arrive with a 469bhp straight-six
Some basic info in the article here.
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/merced...p-straight-six
If that is true, then it leaves the GT63 Coupe 2 doors as the only V8. That s great, it really makes it stand out. They didn’t do that in the SL and I feel it’s all a mess there: V8 for both 53 and 63 models. And a 4cyl engine as a starter. For what is supposed to be a special car. I hope the 4 cylinder doesn’t ever come to the GT Coupe, just to keep it apart from the lower models out there.
”The 53 should come with the 3.0-litre straight-six mild-hybrid from the CLE 53, tuned to 449bhp and 560Nm of torque. We expect a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds and a 183mph top speed.”
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/merced...p-straight-six
If that is true, then it leaves the GT63 Coupe 2 doors as the only V8. That s great, it really makes it stand out. They didn’t do that in the SL and I feel it’s all a mess there: V8 for both 53 and 63 models. And a 4cyl engine as a starter. For what is supposed to be a special car. I hope the 4 cylinder doesn’t ever come to the GT Coupe, just to keep it apart from the lower models out there.
”The 53 should come with the 3.0-litre straight-six mild-hybrid from the CLE 53, tuned to 449bhp and 560Nm of torque. We expect a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds and a 183mph top speed.”
Last edited by Raulr; Dec 11, 2023 at 01:44 PM. Reason: Added some info
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 11,430
Likes: 5,336
From: San Francisco Bay Area
2019 C63CS
You're confusing some things. The V8 is in the GT 55 and GT 63, just like it is in the SL 55 and 63. The 53 (not 55) is the next lower entry model which gets the straight six just like the recently unveiled CLE 53. It's also mild hybrid. There's also a GT 43 coming with the same 4 cylinder engine as the SL 43.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 11,430
Likes: 5,336
From: San Francisco Bay Area
2019 C63CS
Also, the strange thing is that the 4 cylinder in the 43 models is now the hand-built OMOE M139, so it's a true AMG engine, whereas the straight 6 in the 53 models is a tuned MB engine and not a hand-built AMG engine.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2023
Posts: 50
Likes: 26
SL63AMG
You're confusing some things. The V8 is in the GT 55 and GT 63, just like it is in the SL 55 and 63. The 53 (not 55) is the next lower entry model which gets the straight six just like the recently unveiled CLE 53. It's also mild hybrid. There's also a GT 43 coming with the same 4 cylinder engine as the SL 43.
still, if the info is real it’s a better choice then the 4 cylinder engine
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 11,430
Likes: 5,336
From: San Francisco Bay Area
2019 C63CS
See above. That depends. The 4 cylinder is an actual hand-built AMG engine, whereas the 6 cylinder is a tuned MB engine and not hand-built and designed by AMG.
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,542
Likes: 3,674
From: Land of 10,000 lakes
AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
The 53 models have been anemic in the past but MB has juiced up the engine a bit. More HP and torque and a 12 sec. overboost feature. I like the V8 though...
Trending Topics
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,336
Likes: 6,314
For sure, I mean, at the end of the day still going to be better than a four cylinder. Cylinders count, I am not writing off the capability of the M139 but from my eperience the clyinders does count for smoothness and effortless driving/passing on the highway.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
