Mercedes-Benz has been pruning again its coupe and convertible choices lately, and the method extends to the two-door C-Class and E-Class fashions which are within the strategy of carry changed by a brand new mannequin known as the CLE-Class, which arrived within the U.S. as a 2024 mannequin.
Our newest spy photographs present a prototype for the CLE-Class Cabriolet, in sporty AMG guise.
The prototype is for a CLE 63 S E Efficiency Cabriolet, a brand new range-topping grade from AMG that packs plug-in hybrid energy. We all know the prototype is for a range-topping AMG due to its square-shaped exhaust suggestions. Lesser AMG fashions use spherical suggestions. Different AMG cues embody the big wheel and brake combo, massive air openings up entrance, and lowered suspension.
Below the hood ought to be the identical turbo-4-based plug-in hybrid powertrain that options within the 2024 C 63 S E Efficiency sedan and upcoming 2025 GLC 63 S E Efficiency crossover. The turbo-4 is an upgraded model of the two.0-liter engine present in AMG’s present crop of compact vehicles. Due to the addition of an electric-aided turbocharger, output from the engine is boosted to 469 hp. It additionally has an electrical motor built-in with the engine in mild-hybrid configuration to energy ancillary options, in addition to function a starter motor.
Mercedes-AMG E Efficiency
On prime of all this, there’s a rather more highly effective motor (as much as 201 hp) on the rear axle, which suggests mixed output may be bumped as much as 671 hp for temporary stints. This rear motor is mated to its personal 2-speed transmission. A 6.1-kwh battery ensures a small electrical vary is feasible.
Search for AMG’s variations of the CLE-Class to debut later this yr or early in 2025.
