2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 Silences Doubters with a 671-HP Hybrid Wallop

• The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Efficiency swaps the outdated V-8 for a brand new plug-in-hybrid setup.
• The powertrain makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four and an electrical motor to mix for 671 horsepower and 752 pound-feet of torque.
• AMG claims it’ll speed up to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and go on to a prime velocity of 174 mph when correctly geared up.

Within the distant previous, Mercedes may need referred to as a automotive like this the 190E 2.0-16 Turbo, however on this time and age, 2.0 liters of displacement suffice for the mannequin designation Mercedes-AMG C63 S E-Performance. The “63” is an virtually magical quantity, because it has historically stood for Mercedes and AMG V-8 engines of the very best order. However hey, that was the previous.

The brand new C63 S, as we will henceforth name it within the curiosity of brevity, makes use of a four-cylinder plug-in-hybrid powertrain to supply 671 horsepower and 752 pound-feet of torque. It ends the period of compact V-8 sedans by AMG, which had begun with the W202 C43 AMG, included the wild C63 fashions with the legendary 6.2-liter V-8, and culminated with the outgoing C63 and its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8.

Why kill the V-8? First off, the brand new C-class isn’t designed for something greater than a 4. However extra importantly, the political and regulatory local weather—particularly in Europe—favors electrical autos and hybrids. With the brand new plug-in-hybrid system, AMG has made one of the best out of the state of affairs and added a exceptional variety of performance-oriented options. Sure, the C63 can go 8 miles on electrical energy solely, however that isn’t what this automotive or this powertrain is about.

Engine and Efficiency

It’s, the truth is, about rapid acceleration and additional enhance through a “kick-down” function that is harking back to present Method 1 vehicles or video video games. The numbers look good, too: The dash to 60 mph takes a claimed 3.3 seconds, and prime velocity is ruled at 155 or 174 mph.

The engine is the M139 turbocharged 2.0-liter 4 taken from the CLA45 and GLA45 fashions, tweaked to be longitudinally mounted, as it’s within the C43 and SL43. However solely within the C63 S does it include an electrically assisted turbocharger, rising its energy to 469 horsepower. This engine is mated to the P3 hybrid system that we all know from the GT63 S E-Performance, with a rear-mounted, 201-horsepower electrical motor that operates by a two-speed transmission. The principle gearbox is AMG’s nine-speed wet-clutch MCT transmission. And the facility is channeled to all 4 wheels by an all-wheel-drive system. That goes for the electrical motor as properly: Even in totally electrical mode, that is an all-wheel-drive automotive.

The driving force can do quite a bit to tweak the character of this automotive. There are at least eight driving modes, plus 4 modes for the regenerative braking. AMG hopes to make up for the lack of the V-8 sound by synthetic sound results, that are transmitted into the cabin for the advantage of the occupants and thru exterior audio system for the advantage of bystanders. The press launch speaks of a “low-frequency, speed-modulated sound.”

Chassis and Physique Modifications

The chassis has been tweaked extensively to deal with the facility and weight of the C63 S. It suggestions the scales at a whopping 4654 kilos, which is S-class territory. The entrance axle and rear elastokinematics are AMG-exclusive and the metal suspension makes use of adaptive dampers that work in three distinct settings. Rear-wheel steering is all the time on board, for extra agility at decrease speeds and extra stability at larger speeds.

The C63’s physique has been modified extensively, particularly the entrance finish. It’s longer and wider than the regular C-class, and even the wheelbase has grown. An air outlet on the entrance hood serves as a visible indicator of this mannequin’s standing, as does the rear spoiler. For the primary time, the hood sports activities AMG’s particular coat of arms. The C63 S has staggered-width tires measuring 265-width within the entrance and 275-width within the rear, and is out there with both 19- or 20-inch wheels.

Whereas different markets get a selection of sedan or station wagon, North America will get the sedan solely. And that’s a pity, not simply because the station wagon seems good, but in addition as a result of it might have compensated for the lack of trunk house, because the battery and electrical motor eat into the sedan’s baggage compartment.

Transferring in the direction of a four-cylinder is daring, however maybe inevitable for a model that wishes to remain related. The competitors is various: Audi’s RS5 sticks to a turbocharged V-6, all-wheel drive and an automated gearbox; the BMW M3 has a straight-six and affords a selection of rear- or all-wheel drive and handbook or automated transmission. Cadillac’s CT4-V Blackwing comes with a turbocharged V-6, rear-wheel drive, and a selection of transmissions, whereas Lexus is becoming its rear-wheel-drive, automatic-only IS500 with a basic, naturally aspirated V-8.

The one four-cylinder among the many group, the C63 S affords customary all-wheel drive and, like each AMG, is automated solely. Nevertheless it makes an attempt to eclipse the competitors with its hybrid capabilities—and much more horsepower than any of them.

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