The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE Performance will make its debut on Wednesday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. CEST. Ahead of the big reveal, the brand has one final teaser. Unfortunately, the dark image shows even less than the last preview. This time there is only a glimpse of the edge of a lighthouse.
Mercedes says the new C 63 S surpasses the existing model in terms of power and torque thanks to the use of motorsport-derived hybrid technology. For reference, the current version produces 503 horsepower (375 kilowatts) and 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meters) from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8.
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A May 2022 report suggests the new C 63 S will adopt a version of the A 45’s 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Additionally, an electric motor would power the rear axle. The total combined output of this configuration would be 670 hp (500 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm). The transmission is rumored to be a nine-speed automatic with torque converter. Where the current model is rear-wheel drive, this one would come standard with power to go around every corner.
To power the hybrid system, the C 63 S would have a 6.1 kilowatt-hour battery. Owners can plug it in to recharge the pack.
One of the big questions ahead of the premiere of the new sports sedan is how much it weighs. The four-cylinder powertrain should shed a few pounds over the outgoing V8. But, the electric motor and battery could outweigh the savings from the smaller motor.
Mercedes confirms that the sedan and wagon variants of the C 63 SE Performance will debut on September 21. There will be no coupe or convertible for the new model. Instead, the next CLE-Class will take on that role, in addition to replacing those E-Class body styles.
After the premiere of the C 63 SE Performance, deliveries are expected to begin in 2023. Later, look for less powerful AMG-branded C-Class offerings to join the lineup, such as the C 43 from the current range.
