The C63 is back... sort of: this is the new Merc-AMG CLE 646, a RWD V8 super coupe
Mercedes-AMG reveals the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a rear-wheel-drive V-8 super coupe.
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📍 How it ended
Mercedes-AMG introduced the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a rear-wheel-drive V8 super coupe with 637 HP. Described as a track car for the road, the model signaled a return to V8-powered sports coupes.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Recent automotive reporting details the emergence of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a newly revealed super coupe equipped with a V-8 engine and rear-wheel drive. Publications including Top Gear, Car and Driver, Road & Track, Motor1.com, The Supercar Blog, and NetCarShow.com have all published coverage concerning this vehicle. According to the reporting, the model delivers 637 horsepower and functions as a track car designed for road use, drawing comparisons to a Black Series vehicle while also being described under the Mythos designation following a leak ahead of its official debut. The participating media outlets emphasize various aspects of the release, with Top Gear framing the car as a partial return for the C63 concept via a rear-wheel-drive V-8 layout.
Road & Track and Car and Driver highlight the model as a herald for a resurgence in V-8-powered sports coupes and note that the Spezialanfertigung naming convention aligns the vehicle closely with Black Series standards. Meanwhile, The Supercar Blog notes that details emerged through a leak prior to the official reveal, and NetCarShow.com references a 2027 model-year timeline. This vehicle arrives amid broader industry discussions regarding engine configurations and the availability of large-displacement powerplants in contemporary sports cars. Coverage does not yet specify detailed pricing, exact market release dates beyond the 2027 reference, or official production limits.
The reports focus primarily on the technical specifications of the powertrain, the horsepower output figures, and the vehicle classification as a track-focused machine built for public roads. Future developments will depend on official announcements from Mercedes-AMG regarding production schedules, regional availability, and final specifications. Coverage does not yet specify how many units will be manufactured or when dealerships will receive demonstration models. Observers and enthusiasts will monitor upcoming manufacturer communications for confirmation of the leaked details and official pricing structures.
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Quick answers
What is the horsepower of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung?
According to coverage, the vehicle produces 637 horsepower.
Which outlets have covered the new Mercedes-AMG model?
Coverage includes reports from Top Gear, Car and Driver, Road & Track, Motor1.com, The Supercar Blog, and NetCarShow.com.
Is the vehicle rear-wheel drive?
Yes, coverage describes the vehicle as a rear-wheel-drive V-8 super coupe.
Coverage (6)
- Mercedes-AMG’s 637-HP CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Is a Black Series in All But Name Road & Track · 45d ago
- Mercedes-AMG's New Super Coupe Is A 637-HP Track Car For The Road Motor1.com · 45d ago
- Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Mythos leaked ahead of its official reveal The Supercar Blog · 45d ago
- Mercedes-Benz CLE 646 AMG Spezialanfertigung (2027) NetCarShow.com · 45d ago
- The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Heralds a Return to V-8-Powered Sports Coupes Car and Driver · 45d ago
- The C63 is back... sort of: this is the new Merc-AMG CLE 646, a RWD V8 super coupe Top Gear · 45d ago
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