Mercedes has already confirmed it is not bringing a newly developed V8 back for the AMG C 63. And a wild report from Germany ...

The latest Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance has a load of performance tech and is shockingly quick, but it’s missing the one thing that made its predecessors so much fun to drive: A V8 engine.

The C 63 S E PERFORMANCE is a plug-in hybrid as well, yet features a smaller battery to keep the curb weight in check. Its weapon of choice is an AMG-specific turbocharged I4 engine that works ...