2021 Mercedes-AMG C63 To Have AWD, Up To 542 HP

Mercedes is engaged on an all-new C-Class and particulars are beginning to emerge in regards to the next-generation C63.

In accordance with High Gear’s sources, the high-performance mannequin will observe within the footsteps of the E63 and are available outfitted with an ordinary all-wheel drive system. That information may disappoint some followers, however the mannequin will reportedly have a Drift Mode that decouples the entrance driveshafts for infrequent rear-wheel drive enjoyable.

Little else is understood in regards to the automotive, however it’s anticipated to make use of a well-recognized twin-turbo four.Zero-liter V8 engine. The present C63 has 469 hp (350 kW / 476 PS) and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque, whereas the C63 S packs 503 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) and 516 lb-ft (699 Nm) of torque.

So as to keep aggressive with the BMW M3, the C63 is predicted to obtain a major energy increase. Detailed specs aren’t obtainable, however the publication says the next-generation C63 S may have 542 hp (404 kW / 550 PS). If that quantity pans out, the sedan may rocket from Zero-62 mph (Zero-100 km/h) within the low three second vary.

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These gained’t be the one AMG variants both as there’s phrase of a C53. It’s anticipated to borrow a hybrid powertrain from the E53 and CLS53. Consequently, the mannequin ought to have a turbocharged three.Zero-liter six-cylinder engine with an EQ Increase electrical motor that may ship a further 21 hp (16 kW / 21 PS) and 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) of torque. It stays unclear if the powertrain will probably be detuned to be used within the C-Class, however it develops 429 hp (320 kW / 435 PS) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque within the E53.