The Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Cabriolet is moving closer to view, with a camouflaged prototype now seen testing in open-top form.
For AMG buyers who still want a high-performance convertible with proper grand-touring presence, this is an important one to watch.
The prototype suggests Mercedes-AMG is giving the Cabriolet its own visual tuning, while the powertrain conversation is already focused on the brand’s newer flat-plane crank V8.
At a glance
- A Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Cabriolet prototype has been seen testing ahead of an expected 2027 model-year arrival.
- The car wears front-end camouflage, with a different-looking grille, revised bumper treatment and a foldable fabric roof.
- Power is expected to come from AMG’s newer flat-plane crank V8, though final CLE 63 output has not been confirmed.
Camouflage points to a sharper AMG nose
The most telling disguise sits at the front of the car, which suggests Mercedes-AMG is still concealing the CLE 63 Cabriolet’s most important styling changes.
The grille appears different from the earlier CLE 63 coupe prototype, and the front bumper also looks to carry its own treatment.
The headlights seem broadly familiar in shape, but they remain covered, leaving room for small lighting or trim revisions before the production car appears.
That front-end focus makes sense for a full-strength AMG model, where the cooling, air intakes and visual aggression tend to separate the flagship from lesser CLE variants.
A fabric-roof AMG grand tourer
The prototype is fitted with what appears to be a folding fabric roof, keeping the Cabriolet aligned with the traditional open-top GT formula rather than chasing a heavier folding hardtop layout.
That choice matters because the CLE Cabriolet sits in a space where comfort, style and year-round usability have to work alongside AMG performance.
Mercedes-AMG has not confirmed final specification details for the CLE 63 Cabriolet, but the testing car’s proportions suggest the familiar long-bonnet, four-seat convertible shape will remain central to its appeal.
Expect the Cabriolet to target buyers who want something more dramatic than a regular luxury convertible, but less overtly track-led than a dedicated sports car.
V8 expectations for the CLE 63
The most significant mechanical expectation is the arrival of AMG’s newer flat-plane crank V8 under the bonnet.
That engine is also expected for the standard AMG CLE 63 and is already used in the latest S-Class, where it is tuned to produce 530 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque.
Final figures for the CLE 63 Cabriolet have not been confirmed, and AMG could choose a different state of tune depending on positioning, cooling and drivetrain packaging.
Still, the prospect of V8 power gives the CLE 63 Cabriolet a clearer identity in a performance-convertible market where engine character remains a major part of the buying decision.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | CLE 63 Cabriolet |
| Expected model year | 2027 |
| Body style | Four-seat convertible |
| Roof | Foldable fabric roof |
| Engine | Expected flat-plane crank V8 |
| Related engine output | 530 hp and 553 lb-ft in the latest S-Class tune |
| Availability | Not yet confirmed |
The CLE 63 Cabriolet is shaping up as one of AMG’s more interesting upcoming performance cars, not because every detail is known yet, but because the formula is refreshingly direct.
If the production version keeps the open-roof elegance and pairs it with a properly characterful V8, Mercedes-AMG will have a compelling flagship convertible for drivers who still value sound, stance and long-distance pace.
