We last spied the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 coupe in October of last year, but by then the prototype had started moving at the Nurburgring. Today we are able to share with you a new set of shots showing a static test car in Northern Europe. Our on-site photographers had the opportunity to photograph the interior of the performance crossover and give us the very first glimpse into the cabin of the GLC 63 Coupé.
In general, if you have seen photos of the new one C class and the new GLC, you won’t find anything radically new in the GLC Coupé. However, this AMG-branded prototype has leather bucket seats with yellow stitching and aluminum inserts under the headrests. The same contrasting stitching can also be seen on the door panels, center armrest and parts of the dashboard. Other than that, the interior is similar to the GLC with its dual-screen layout and three round air vents above the center display.
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The camouflage keeps much of the GLC 63 Coupe’s exterior from our eyes, although nothing can hide the quad tailpipes at the rear. These oval tips integrated into the rear bumper hide actual exhaust pipes as shown in some photos. Other notable design cues include the aggressive front fascia with an AMG-style grille and the added side steps that weren’t visible in previous spy photos.
Don’t be fooled by the quad exhausts – there’s no V8 under the hood. Mercedes will most likely install it instead new C63‘s four-cylinder mill there with electrical support. The 2.0-liter unit features an electrically-assisted turbo and a rear-mounted electric motor for a combined output of 671 hp (500 kilowatts) and 752 pound-feet (1,020 Newton-meters) of torque in the fast sedan. Very similar, if not identical, numbers are to be expected for the new coupe SUV.
There’s no official launch schedule for the new Mercedes GLC Coupe, but we believe that at least the regular non-AMG versions will arrive before the end of the year. The top-of-the-line 43 and 63 could also be unveiled in 2023, but don’t expect to see them before the final quarter of the year.
