Mercedes-Benz in February unveiled its redesigned 2022 C-Class and as soon as once more the nameplate will provide a high-performance C63 developed by the Mercedes-Benz AMG skunkworks.

Our newest spy photographs present prototypes for the brand new C63’s sedan physique model. Prototypes for the wagon, or Property as Mercedes likes to name the physique model, are additionally out testing and might be seen within the spy video beneath along with testers for the sedan. The newest prototypes are nonetheless closely camouflaged however from what we are able to see, there will probably be flared wheel arches, giant intakes within the entrance fascia, a pronounced rear diffuser, and 4 square-shaped exhaust ideas.

We will affirm that the outgoing C63’s 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 will not make it into the brand new era. As a substitute, the powertrain will include the two.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 discovered within the newest era of AMG’s compact automobiles, however with much more energy than these automobiles’ most 416 hp, and it’ll additionally obtain a lift from hybrid expertise just like what’s utilized in System One, in addition to the upcoming AMG One hypercar.

Within the new C63, an electric-aided turbocharger will assist enhance output from the two.0-liter engine to 442 hp. There can even be an electrical motor built-in with the engine in mild-hybrid configuration to energy ancillary options, in addition to function a starter motor. On prime of this, there will probably be a way more highly effective motor (as much as 201 hp) on the rear axle to take mixed output to a most 643 hp. This rear motor will probably be mated to its personal 2-speed transmission.

The 643-hp determine will seemingly be reserved for a C63S E Efficiency mannequin. Anticipate the common C63 to have round 550 hp, which continues to be up considerably on the 503 hp of the outgoing C63S.

There will probably be a weight penalty because of the complicated powertrain, nevertheless. Anticipate the hybrid expertise so as to add about 550 kilos to the automotive and produce its curb weight to virtually 4,410 kilos. A part of the hefty load is because of a giant battery that ought to present a small electrical vary. One weight-related good thing about the system will probably be an excellent 50:50 weight distribution because of much less weight over the entrance axle in comparison with the outgoing C63 because of the smaller engine.

Standard parts like a 9-speed automated, mechanical all-wheel-drive system, adaptive suspension and drift mode can even seemingly function within the new C63.

Efficiency estimates embrace 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds and a prime velocity of 181 mph. That prime velocity matches the outgoing C63 however acceleration is about half a second faster.

Search for the brand new C63 to debut late this 12 months or early subsequent. A brand new C43, which can find yourself being badged a C53, can be coming. Keep tuned.