<ul><li>The Mercedes-AMG C63 will abandon its controversial four-cylinder hybrid powertrain and adopt a six-cylinder plug-in hybrid configuration with increased performance.</li><li>The facelifted C63, expected in 2026, will utilize a 3.0-litre six-cylinder plug-in hybrid system borrowed from existing AMG models such as the E53.</li><li>The new hybrid setup is likely to produce greater power and torque than the current four-cylinder's 500kW and 1020Nm figures.</li><li>Mercedes-AMG previously confirmed the move to six-cylinder power following customer feedback and reports suggesting the return of the V8.</li></ul>

Mercedes-AMG C63 ditching four-cylinder, but don’t expect a V8 – report

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