It’s only been a week since Autocar reported the Mercedes-AMG C63 would switch from its four-cylinder PHEV powertrain to a V8 ...

Mercedes-Benz denies V-8 rumors, confirming the C63 AMG will keep its F1-inspired 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain.

AMG tells us a new V-8 is coming but won't confirm it's for the C63. D espite increasingly stringent emissions regulations, Mercedes vowed last week to keep V-8s in its portfolio.

Time will tell if AMG really does go back to V-8s, though. But in the meantime, make sure you check out our thoughts on the four-cylinder-powered C63 S E Performance on sale today. A Michigan-born ...