AMG predicts V8 engine has another decade left | Car News

Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division has its very own strategy about the variety of many years still left for the V8, which is of program the division’s bread-and-butter motor type. The division has earlier declared it thinks the format will endure in an electrical era, but acknowledges absolutely nothing will at any time be the same all over again.

So how considerably extended does AMG assume the V8 will past? According to AMG’s manager, ten many years!

 “I assume there will be a long term, indeed. I assume for the subsequent ten many years we will see V8s, for certain. We have a good deal of clients who love their vehicles and I nonetheless assume that we will see all those individuals obtaining the vehicles for a very long time. We have seriously a incredibly large need all around the globe.”

– Philipp Scheimer of AMG, to Street and Monitor journal

Even though AMG will never be developing new generations of V8 engines, as work revs up on electrification, engineers will nonetheless work at updating the current powertrain. Improved still, it can be up to date to turn out to be a central element of a plug-in hybrid configuration, as is the situation with the new GT 63 S E-Overall performance. The V8 will work with a rear electrical motor to establish a complete of 831 hp and supply 1033 lb-ft of torque. That tends to make it the most highly effective proposition in the AMG division’s background to date, pending the arrival of the One particular supercar.

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Overall performance, V8 motor

Which versions will nonetheless get it in the subsequent number of many years is an open concern some performance variations will undoubtedly go with other answers. We will have to hold out and see what direction the company can take.

Also, it is really achievable that the V8 will be presented extended in some sections of the globe the place restrictions are considerably less severe, and will disappear more quickly in areas with stricter laws.

It is really important to don’t forget that Mercedes-Benz has introduced it is really heading to go all-electrical by the conclusion of the 10 years, or at minimum “when marketplace conditions allow”. AMG is by now working on it with the EQS fifty three, and the EQE fifty three will adhere to, undoubtedly.