Mercedes Developing Turbo V8 for Next C-Class AMG

European emissions standards are bringing the death of massive V8 engines. The latest casualty is AMG's 6.2-liter V8 that will be dropped from the next C-Class AMG in favor of a turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8.

The new engine is also part of a cost savings move within MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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and will be built on a modular engine design. The engine is basically two of Mercedes' new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines sharing a common crank. 

Power is expected to be a minimum of 450hp and likely more, which is roughly identical to the current V8. An even more powerful version will likely replace the 5.5-liter V8 from the SLK55 AMGMercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMGGermany, 2011 > present14 photos
. The advantage to the smaller engine will be better emissions and fuel economy. 

The next C-ClassMercedes-Benz C-Class Gen.4Germany, 2007 > 2013188 versions
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AMG will also be offered in rear- or all-wheel drive variants. 

Source: Autocar