The previous few years have been tumultuous for AMG, to place it mildly. In September 2022, Affalterbach did the unthinkable by introducing a four-cylinder C63. As you’re conscious, the sports activities sedan’s debut opened the floodgates to widespread criticism. Mercedes by no means publishes gross sales figures individually for its efficiency model, however studies of heavy discounts counsel it failed to achieve the traction AMG had hoped for.
Elsewhere, the current recall of 219 AMG One hypercars over a fireplace danger definitely didn’t assist. That’s almost 80 % of the whole manufacturing run and follows years of improvement hurdles to homologate the F1 engine for avenue use. However that’s to not say the whole lot is doom and gloom. There’s a brand new V-8 engine on the horizon, together with the promise of “very emotional” electric sports cars.
These new merchandise will arrive whereas another person takes cost at AMG. Mercedes is transferring present AMG CEO Michael Schiebe into a brand new place as Member of the Board of Administration chargeable for Manufacturing, High quality & Provide Chain Administration, efficient December 1, 2025.
Schiebe has led AMG for 2 and a half years, having been appointed in March 2023. He has been with the corporate since 2004, holding numerous positions over the previous twenty years. For now, Mercedes isn’t saying who will take the reins at AMG, solely that the title “can be introduced at a later date.”
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AMG’s renewed appreciation for combustion engines places it in a stable place to battle BMW M and Audi Sport. The incoming V-8 might see broader availability than the present eight-cylinder and pack more punch. That is though it will minimize gas consumption and emissions to fulfill Euro 7 laws. Current studies are alleging the C63 will get an even bigger engine, although not the V-8. As an alternative, it could get a 3.0-liter engine.
On the EV facet, the GT XX concept will evolve into an electrical tremendous sedan, twinned with a future SUV. AMG is assured it could actually lure consumers by creating “one of the best electrical V-8 available on the market,” in accordance with Schiebe. Nonetheless, we stay skeptical that synthetic engine noises and simulated gear shifts will assist seal the deal.
However with correct inline-six and V-8 engines for ICE loyalists, AMG can cater to either side. Mercedes definitely has the means to handle such a broad portfolio, however whoever finally ends up working AMG received’t have a straightforward job. Right here’s hoping the brand new management ultimately brings again the V-12, particularly after Mercedes’ current dedication to keep its largest engine alive. For now, the 6.0-liter, twin-turbo powerhouse is unique to the Maybach S-Class.
As for an additional highway automotive with a Components 1 engine, it’s going to never happen again because of tightening emissions laws.
