Mercedes-AMG's V12 About To Die, V8 Will Live Longer Than Expected
V12 engines are fast becoming an endangered species. These glorious big 12-bangers are dropping like flies, and it’s looking like the Mercedes-AMG’s 6.0-litre twin-turbo unit is the next one we’ll be pressing X to pay respects for.
Speaking to Australian publication Go Auto, AMG boss Tobias Moers confirmed that after the current S65 is taken “out of our portfolio,” production of the 622bhp, 737lb ft engine will cease.
It’s a pity, but the prognosis for the company’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 is much more promising, and it’s all thanks to hybrid technology. “The V8 is a pretty efficient engine…In combination with an electrified powertrain, it could be a longer lifecycle than what everybody thinks.”
As for how long it has, Moers reckons it’s too difficult to say, given how quickly automotive technology is moving right now. “Nobody in the industry is able to predict the V8 engine ends, say, in 2028 – that’s impossible,” he concluded.
AMG has previously admitted that the Mercedes sub-brand will inevitably go electric at some point, but hopefully, we’ll be hearing rumbly V8 noises from these cars for a little while yet.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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Yeah not really a suprise because that emission stuff
Why can’t they make v12s with less displacement? Would that not solve the problem?
And little hybrid help in cities to increase low end torque.
But…. but Pagani’s signature is defined by the AMG V12 engine! 😢😭
Theirs is based on the M120
It’s press F to pay respects
So embarrassing
There is only one guy in the world who is building that V12. So, he will get fired?
Most likely moved down the line to manage/supervise the people building the V8s
And if the V12 goes out, what will power the S600?
Technically it’s two. One of them is the infamous master craftsman Micheal Kubler and the other ones are usually technicians working under his guidance as intern student. I don’t want him to be fired. 😢
I think AMG will still build V12s specifically for Pagani, but Mercs will no longer have em
V12’s are overrated anyways. Kinda sound bad too
Much like your punctuation.
No, screw YOUR opinion
Feeling depressed seeing this. 😢 RIP AMG V12.
Only Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Rolls Royce (also BMW) and Pagani have a 12 cylinder in their lineup now. Let me know if I missed some
Bmw, but that rolls engine
And bentleys have w12s
Press F*
Mercedes V12: Mr.V8 i dont feel so good…