Two-liter engine for the next Mercedes-AMG C63

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Two-liter engine for the next Mercedes-AMG C63

Although small in volume, the motor will generate serious power and be electrified.

Mercedes seems to be focused mainly on the SUV segment, but that doesn't mean it doesn't plan to make a complete change to some of its AMG models.

It is certain that some of the future models from Affalterbach will be electrified, one of them being the C63. It is expected to launch in 2021, according to Autocar, it will abandon the 4.0-liter V8 turbo. In its place will be launched a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which was first built into the new range 45.

Dubbed the M139, it generates 421 hp. and 500 Nm in the A45 S and CLA 45 S. But in the case of the C63 it will be backed by an electric motor, thus powering it to jump over 500 "horses"! The engine is so designed that it can be mounted longitudinally or transversely, so we can see it in the successor to the C43, but with lower power. Other AMG models that can get this engine are the GLC 43 and 63 (as well as their Coupe versions), as well as the GLC 63 SUV and Coupe.

Weighing in at 160.5 kg, the M139 engine weighs 48.5 kg less than the V8 M177 built into today's C63 4Matic. Even with the addition of hybrid architecture, the M139 will still be lighter than the V-Eight.

With the new C63, Mercedes-AMG will continue to compete with the BMW M3, M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible, as it is expected to be available in sedan, coupe and convertible versions. It is estimated that there will be no van, so the competitors' accounts do not include the Audi RS4 Avant.