2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 Coupe Spy Shots: Hardcore Crossover Coupe Spotted

The redesigned 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class was unveiled in June, and soon the small crossover will spawn a more rugged GLC-Class Coupe body style.

We have already witnessed a prototype of the regular GLC-Class coupe, and today we get our first look at the fire-breathing GLC 63 coupe from AMG. The regular GLC 63 is also being tested. You can tell this is an AMG by the four square exhaust tips in the rear, the Panamericana grille in the front, the large cross-drilled brake rotors, and the lowered suspension.

In the upcoming GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe, AMG will replace the V-8 engine with a sophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain that uses a four-cylinder engine as the internal combustion engine. This new setup, which will be presented under the new E Performance brand, has already been teased by AMG and will soon debut in the redesigned C 63. [This four-cylinder engine is an upgraded version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 found in AMG's current compact cars. The addition of an electric turbocharger raises the GLC 63's engine output to 442 hp. The mild hybrid configuration also includes an electric motor integrated with the engine to power auxiliary functions and act as a starter motor.

In addition to these, a more powerful motor (up to 201 hp) is mounted on the rear axle, for a total output of up to 643 hp. This rear motor will be mated to a dedicated two-speed transmission. A battery with a capacity of 6.1 kilowatt-hours ensures a modest electric range; a similar setup is used in the 2023 GT 63S E Performance 4-door coupe, although it is powered by a V8 engine.

For the GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe, a maximum output of 643 hp is expected to be reserved for the range-topping GLC 63S E Performance grade. The more modest GLC 63 E Performance grade is expected to have a maximum output of around 550 hp, which is still a significant increase from the 503 hp of the current GLC 63S grade.

Another upgrade is all-wheel steering.

GLC 43 and GLC 43 coupe models will also be available. These models should feature the same setup as the 2023 C 43, specifically a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 with electric auxiliary turbocharger and mild hybrid configuration. Maximum output is 402 hp.

The new GLC 63 and GLC 63 Coupe are scheduled to go on sale in 2023 as 2024 models.