We’ll believe it when we see it, but the Mercedes-AMG C 63 might be reunited with its beloved V-8 as soon as 2026.

Mercedes-AMG is poised to introduce a new V8 engine into its lineup, starting with the upcoming CLE 63 later this year. Sources within the German automaker suggest that following the coupe’s debut, the V8 might make its way back into other models,

Enthusiasts cried foul after the Mercedes-AMG C63 downsized from a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 to a hybrid system built around a 2.0-liter turbo-four. Executives initially replied with “deal with it,