Powerful V8 engines have never been a budget option.
Folks watching their wallets rarely pay a premium for eight-cylinder engines, knowing they will also have to double down with bigger bills at the petrol station.
They’re certainly not a cheap choice in Mercedes showrooms.
With the V8-powered C63 and GLC 63 AMG models consigned to history and the E63 on its last legs, bent-eight power is fast becoming a rare – and expensive – option for Benz buyers. Which is a shame, as Mercedes makes a hell of a V8 engine.
The twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 under the luxuriantly long hood of the new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is a winner, combining a chest-thumping soundtrack with athletic effortlessness.
Capable of sending 430kW and 800Nm to all four tyr...
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