If the numbers from the concept version carry over in any form, performance could be serious.
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It will line up in the SP-X class in 2026.
The ‘Little G’ will now arrive with hybrid power alongside a full EV option.
Official figures show 442 bhp (330 kW) with another 22 bhp (16 kW) available from the ISG.
The upcoming C 53 will skip the plug-in hybrid system used in the AMG E 53.
Power is expected to come from a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 featuring a motorsport-inspired flat-plane crank.
It will adopt the plug-in hybrid drivetrain already used in the E53.
With pricing listed at 761,500 euros (approx. R15m) before shipping, duties and taxes, the 800 Cabrio sits deep in ultra-luxury territory.
The WINNER kit builds on the factory design while remaining fully compatible with all original mounting points.
The goal is to preserve the character of the original while giving the smaller sibling its own fresh edge.