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Mercedes-AMG Is Hinting At The V8 Comeback Fans Actually Want

Published: July 26, 2026

AMG is (Somewhat) Healing

Admittedly, it's the electric models that are making headlines over at Mercedes-AMG. The GT Four-Door attracted all sorts of attention good and bad, and more recently, the CLA ditched its turbo-four and turned it into an electric pocket rocket. But off to the side are the new flat-plane crank V8s that have found a home under the hoods of the GLE and GLS.

AMG committed to bringing back more V8s in its lineup, and while it's a slow roll, it is happening. Not only that, even the six cylinders...