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Stay Ahead of the Curve. Get the newest car reviews, hottest auto news, and expert analysis of the latest trends delivered straight to your inbox! Ready for the ride? Enter your email By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use (including the dispute resolution procedures) and have reviewed the Privacy Notice. Alisa Priddle Share You May Also Like An All-New, V-8-Powered Mercedes-AMG CLE63 Is in the Works A new family of V-8 engines designed with North America in mind is making it all possible. Alisa PriddleWriterManufacturerPhotographerApr 06, 2026 15 2025 mercedes amg cle53 coupe Take heart: A Mercedes-AMG CLE63 equipped with a powerful new V-8 engine is coming, and the executives we spoke with about it say it’s phenomenal. Mercedes has yet to confirm the timing of the all-new CLE63 coupe and convertible, but it exists, and executives have driven early prototypes. Although we won’t see it this year, according to Adam Chamberlain, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, it’s going to be an unbelievable car, and he says it will be worth the wait. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW A car like this matters for Chamberlain and his team, because some 95 percent of CLE63 sales are expected to be in North America. The new CLE63 is being developed as an American-spec car specifically for the American market. As for the car’s V-8, Mercedes-Benz has developed a new family of V-8 engines that retain a high-performance character but with lower emissions in order to meet future regulations. The new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 with a flat-plane crankshaft is already available in the new 2027 S-Class and will power the upcoming 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 and GLS580 SUVs, both of which just made their global premieres. In those vehicles, the engine produces 530 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Not surprisingly, AMG has said it will be tuning performance variants of the new V-8. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW Does this mean we’ll see a V-8 in a future high-performance E-Class or C-Class? That’s unconfirmed at this time, Chamberlain said. Like many enthusiasts, he’d love an E63 wagon, but the business case is questionable with North America as its only real market. And buyers already have a good option in the E53 wagon, which is powered by plug-in-hybrid-boosted version of the automaker’s 3.0-liter inline-six with 577 hp. A similar version of that six-cylinder engine with 443 horsepower is under the hood of the most powerful CLE at present, the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 (pictured at top and bottom), although it doesn’t use a plug-in hybrid system like the wagon. Presumably, any CLE63 would generate more power from an AMG-tuned version of the new twin-turbo V-8. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW The recent world debuts of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS and GLE SUVs took place at the automaker’s Alabama factory. Renewed North American Focus The CLE63 is a reflection of Mercedes’ renewed focus on North America, Chamberlain said, where V-8-powered cars remain far more desirable than in other markets. There are another two or three products coming as well that are being developed specifically for North America, which are being built on a new platform that will also presumably be able to support a V-8. It’s all part of a huge global product offensive: 40 vehicles within three years for Mercedes-Benz and its Mercedes-AMG and Maybach offshoots, offering internal combustion engines, hybrids (including plug-in hybrids), and fully electric vehicles. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Committed to V-8s for Us in U.S. Investing in V-8s shows a real commitment to the powerplant, said Mercedes-Benz Group CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management Ola Källenius. More broadly, it shows a commitment to meeting the needs of its U.S. customers, where the V-8 has been a staple in high-end and high-performance Mercedes vehicles for decades. The V-8 for the more discerning Mercedes owner is launching in the new S-Class, providing quiet but dominant performance; still a beast but in the background. “That is the wolf in sheep’s clothing,” Källenius told MotorTrend. “But then the wolf really comes out with the AMG version, so there will be a wolf and an Alpha wolf coming,” he said. “V-8 fans in the U.S. are absolutely going to love that.” From what we can tell so far, they’re going to love what’s coming under the hood of the new CLE63. Here is the rewritten article in English (United States). An All-New, V-8-Powered Mercedes-AMG CLE63 Is on the Horizon A new family of V-8 engines, engineered with North America in mind, is making this performance benchmark possible. Alisa Priddle Writer | Manufacturer | Photographer April 06, 2026 To the delight of performance enthusiasts, a Mercedes-AMG CLE63 equipped with a potent new V-8 engine is coming soon. Executives we consulted describe the prototype as exceptional, making the wait worthwhile for those craving a return to pure V-8 muscle in the compact-luxury segment. While Mercedes has yet to confirm the official launch timeline for the all-new Mercedes-AMG CLE63 coupe and convertible, industry insiders confirm that the project is well underway, and early prototypes have been driven by leadership. Although it won’t debut this year, Adam Chamberlain, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, asserts that the Mercedes-AMG CLE63 will be a truly remarkable vehicle, justifying the anticipated anticipation. Strategic Focus on the North American Luxury Performance Market A vehicle of this caliber represents a strategic pivot for Chamberlain and the Mercedes-Benz USA team. Industry projections suggest that approximately 95% of all CLE63 sales are expected to occur in North America. Therefore, the new Mercedes-AMG CLE63 is being engineered specifically to meet the demands of the American market. This signals a tailored approach to product development, ensuring that the final product aligns with the preferences of high-end performance buyers in the U.S. Unveiling the New AMG V-8 Engine: Power Meets Efficiency The heart of this future performance icon is a new V-8 engine family developed by Mercedes-Benz. This engine represents a significant achievement, balancing aggressive performance with reduced emissions to meet evolving regulatory standards without compromise. The new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 with a flat-plane crankshaft is already featured in the new 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and will also power the forthcoming 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 and GLS580 SUVs, which recently made their global debuts. In these standard luxury variants, the engine delivers an impressive 530 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Unsurprisingly, AMG has announced plans to tune high-performance variants of this new V-8. The Future of AMG Performance: Is the E63 Returning? Industry watchers have long questioned whether a V-8 engine would reappear in future high-performance variants of the E-Class or C-Class. At present, those details remain unconfirmed, according to Chamberlain. Like many enthusiasts, he expresses a desire for an E63 wagon, though he acknowledges that the business case is questionable given North America’s exclusive market position for such a vehicle. Fortunately, buyers already have an excellent performance option in the E53 wagon, which utilizes a plug-in-hybrid-boosted version of the automaker’s 3.0-liter inline-six engine, producing a substantial 577 horsepower. The Current Performance Baseline: Exploring the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 A similar version of that six-cylinder engine, delivering 443 horsepower, currently powers the most potent variant of the CLE available, the Mercedes-AMG CLE53. Although it lacks the plug-in hybrid system found in the wagon, it provides a thrilling driving experience in its own right. It is widely assumed that the Mercedes-AMG CLE63 will deliver significantly higher performance figures, utilizing an AMG-tuned version of the new twin-turbo V-8 engine to set a new standard for the Mercedes-AMG CLE63 lineup. Renewed Focus on the North American Luxury Market The introduction of the Mercedes-AMG CLE63 reflects a renewed commitment by Mercedes-Benz to the North American market, where V-8-powered vehicles remain considerably more desirable than in other regions globally. The automaker is also developing two to three additional products specifically for North America, likely built on a new platform that will also support V-8 power. These developments are part of a significant global product offensive