Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.AMG is (Somewhat) HealingAdmittedly, it's the electric models that are making headlines over at Mercedes-AMG. The GT Four-Door attracted all sorts of attention good and bad, and more recently, the CLA ditched its turbo-four and turned it into an electric pocket rocket. But off to the side are the new flat-plane crank V8s that have found a home under the hoods of the GLE and GLS.AMG committed to bringing back more V8s in its lineup, and while it's a slow roll, it is happening. Not only that, even the six cylinders are coming back to models that deserved it in the first place. So while the electric models aren't everyone's cup of tea, it could still be said that AMG is healing.Mercedes-BenzWhat About a C63 and E63?While that's great news and all, there are two models that people are looking for, namely the C63 and E63. As we all know, the four-cylinder plug-in hybrid C63 has become a cautionary tale of how not to continue a model line. It was clear from the start that power wasn't the issue, but rather, the idea of an electrified turbo-four replacing a V8. To say that Mercedes misjudged that would be an understatement.AdvertisementAdvertisementAs for the E63, this generation of E-Class doesn't get it. The best you can get is an E53 powered by a turbo inline-six mated to a plug-in hybrid system. At least Mercedes didn't badge it as E63 as it's safe to say there could've been an uproar. It laid down good power, but it's no '63' model.Since the new flat-plane crank V8 is here, is Mercedes ever sticking one in the bodies of the C-Class and E-Class? Mercedes-Benz board member Mathias Geinsen spoke to Road and Track about that, and it just so happens he also handles sales and customer experience for the company.And the Answer is...The executive told the publication, "Stay tuned," followed by "One step after the other. First we have to make sure we have a very nice and sophisticated V8, and of course we now look into market demand and have some plans of where else to use it." At the very least, AMG is giving it serious thought. Besides, the engine is there already, and the upcoming CLE Mythos should be a preview of things to come.Not only that, the updated AMG S63 has also been spied, and it wouldn't be a huge shock if it used the same V8 already found in the GLE 63 and GLS 63 as well. The signs are promising towards a proper C63 and E63 comeback, but don't expect it right away. Still, it's better than nothing, and we'd love to see the C63 redeem itself with a V8 under its hood.mercedesamg/InstagramThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
