Mercedes AMG CLE 63 with V8 engine spied

Mercedes AMG CLE 63 spy shots: exterior design

The camo wrapping was partially stripped away, showing a refreshed front bumper with active aero flaps on either side. The production model may end up being wider than the CLE 53, featuring a more aggressive and performance-oriented face.

The side profile was not covered at all, boasting the two-door coupe silhouette. Apart from the matte black paint finish on the spied car, the signature Mercedes fin on the front fenders marked its presence. Interestingly, we could not spot a ‘Turbo 4Matic+’ or ‘V8’ badge on the fenders, which may be due to it being a prototype. The alloy wheels’ design appears identical to the ones on the CLE 53. At the back, the squared-off quad exhaust tips echo those seen on other AMG 63 cars, and a spoiler is visible as well.

Mercedes AMG CLE 63: engine details

Autocar India can confirm that the upcoming AMG CLE 63 will get a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine developing up to 593hp. This decision reverses the previous plan to give the coupe the same 680hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain as seen in the latest C 63 and GLC 63 models. AMG purists have not been in favour of Mercedes’ new PHEV system, which combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a rear-axle mounted electric motor.

Notably, the new AMG M177 V8 engine with mild-hybrid tech will hurl the most powerful versions of the new CLE, as reported by our sister publication, Autocar UK. Considering the 449hp-AMG CLE 53’s 0-100kph time of 4.2 seconds, the AMG CLE 63 may clock the same in under 4 seconds as it is significantly more powerful.

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