Mercedes drops V8s in USA for 2022

AutoWeek reports that Mercedes-Benz has told its USA dealers that a significant number of V8-engined models will not be offered stateside for the upcoming 2022 model year, publishing a long list of vehicles that won’t be offered in eight-cylinder form. The automaker has cited unspecific supply chain issues for the reason.

The list includes:

  • Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe
  • C63 S Cabriolet
  • GLC63 S Coupe
  • GLC63 SUV
  • GLC63 S SUV
  • E63 S sedan and wagon,
  • AMG GT 63 and 63 S twins.
  • GLE580 4Matic
  • GLS580 4Matic,
  • G550
  • AMG G63.
  • AMG GLE63 S Coupe and SUV
  • AMG GLS63 sport utility.
  • Maybach GLS600 4Matic.