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Mercedes-AMG has revealed the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a 30-unit limited edition coupe that returns the brand to rear-wheel-drive V8 performance. Built on a CLE 53 platform but heavily modified, the car features a 646-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, extensive carbon-fiber bodywork, and a stripped interior. All 30 units are already sold, with no public price disclosed.
Mercedes-Benz’s Mythos division has sold all 30 units of the AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung—a 637-hp, rear-drive 4.0L twin-turbo V8 based on the CLE 53, featuring carbon-fiber weight savings (about 375 lb), extensive aero upgrades with more than 550 lb of downforce, and a stripped interior. It does 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds, reaches 193 mph, and rides on 20-inch wheels with ceramic brakes; production is limited to 30 and all are sold.
Mercedes‑AMG unveils the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a 30‑unit limited, rear‑wheel‑drive 646hp twin‑turbo 4.0‑L V8‑based coupe built on a strengthened CLE 53 chassis. With KW suspension, carbon aero, wide fenders, a roll cage and racing seats, it targets track performance more than street practicality. Weighing about 1,895 kg, it runs 0–62 mph in 3.9 sec, 0–124 mph in 11.4 sec, and tops at 193 mph; price isn’t disclosed and the order book is closed.
Mercedes-AMG released teaser images of a high-riding, GT-inspired electric performance SUV built on the AMG.EA architecture. Details on power, range, name, and launch timing aren’t disclosed, but the model is positioned as a flagship EV aligned with the GT family, likely using 800-volt hardware, with the GT 53 4-Door EV expected to arrive first.
Mercedes‑AMG updates the GLE 63 S and GLS 63 with a new M177 EVO 4.0L twin‑turbo V8 featuring a flat‑plane crank, delivering 603 hp and 627 lb-ft, plus a 48V mild-hybrid system adding 23 hp and 151 lb-ft. Paired with a nine‑speed AMG Speedshift, 4Matic+ AWD, and Ride Control+ air suspension, the duo hit 0–60 mph in about 3.6 seconds (GLE) and 3.9 seconds (GLS) with a top speed of 174 mph; visuals are subtle, and pricing remains unannounced.
Mercedes-AMG updates the 2027 GLE63 S and GLS63 with a revised M177 Evo 4.0L twin‑turbo V8 paired to a 48‑volt mild‑hybrid system, delivering 603 hp and 627 lb‑ft with a flat‑plane crank for sharper response, plus a new performance exhaust and aero tweaks. The pair use the same nine‑speed automatic and all‑wheel drive, with 0–60 mph times of about 3.6 seconds for the GLE63 S and 3.9 seconds for the GLS63, electronically limited to 174 mph. They gain adaptive air suspension, off‑road Trail mode, and larger wheels, and go on sale this fall.
Mercedes‑AMG’s GT 4‑Door abandons the V8 for a fully electric powertrain, delivering up to 1,153 hp (GT63) and 1,475 lb‑ft, 0–60 mph in 2.0 s, and an estimated 435 miles WLTP range with 600 kW charging. It introduces a new design language inspired by the GT XX concept, adds a frunk, and features a refreshed interior with a dual-screen infotainment setup; GT55/GT63 trims arrive by late 2026, with pricing still undisclosed.
At the Nürburgring 24, Dani Juncadella’s Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG led until a driveshaft failure forced an unscheduled pit stop, handing the on-track lead to a Winward Mercedes; Maro Engel’s car was in front as the issue worsened, with Nicki Thiim’s Walkenhorst Aston Martin second after a prior penalty and Sheldon van der Linde’s ROWE BMW M4 GT3 third.
Max Verstappen’s Verstappen Racing led the Nurburgring 24 Hours for hours, but a driveshaft failure three hours from the end handed victory to Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol, delivering a 1-2 for the German marque and denying Verstappen a debut win at the Nordschleife.
Mercedes-AMG will repair the drivetrain damage to the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 after a driveshaft failure at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, effectively ending Max Verstappen’s chances of victory, but the team plans a lengthy repair and a late‑race return to entertain fans.
Max Verstappen, steering the Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, has put his team in contention for its debut Nurburgring 24 Hours win by taking a narrow lead in mixed conditions after almost nine hours. The #3 Mercedes sits about one second clear of the sister #80 AMG (Martin/Engel/Schiller/Stolz), with a tight fight behind including a Walkenhorst Aston Martin (Thiim) in third, Jens Klingmann’s Schubert BMW in fourth, and Max Hesse’s Rowe BMW rounding out the top five. Early incidents included Mirko Bortolotti’s Lamborghini puncture and Marco Mapelli’s 32-second penalty for a jump start, while Verstappen capitalized on clean laps and traffic management to extend his advantage into the night.
Max Verstappen’s first Nurburgring 24 Hours outing has drawn global attention but made life tougher for Mercedes-AMG’s crew due to crowded pit areas and media; Verstappen qualified fourth with teammates Juncadella, Gounon and Auer, ahead of a race starting around 2pm UK time.
Mercedes‑AMG previews the Concept AMG GT Track Sport, the foundation for the next-gen GT3 racer and the upcoming GT Black Series. The road car adopts radical aero, no rear window on its Track Sport variant, and a lightweight, race-bred focus. Prototypes are undergoing testing at the Nurburgring after earlier runs at various tracks, signaling AMG’s plan for the most extreme Black Series yet and a road-going homologation model for the GT3 that aims to rival the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Mercedes‑AMG unveiled its next-generation GT3 race car, built around the new Mercedes‑AMG GT Black Series road car and set to replace the GT3 Evo; the project, run by Affalterbach Racing GmbH, targets a 2027 race debut and has already undergone extensive testing at Bilster Berg, Portimao, Monteblanco, Immendingen and the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Mercedes‑AMG has confirmed a new Black Series GT, billed as the most extreme yet, to serve as the homologation car for the next‑gen GT3 racer. Built on the lineage of the teased Concept AMG GT Track Sport, the track-focused model has undergone testing on circuits including Bilster Berg, Portimao and Monteblanco, with Nürburgring on the proving list; AMG’s Michael Schiebe promises fireworks and a red-dominant Motorsport livery with yellow and green accents as the project advances.