TEASED: Mercedes-AMG's Mythos CLE Will Be Like a GT3 RS, But With a Big V8
TEASED: Mercedes-AMG's Mythos CLE Will Be Like a GT3 RS, But With a Big V8
Sebastian CenizoMon, May 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC
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The first product from the new low-volume Mythos division of Mercedes is almost ready to be unveiled, with AMG sharing a batch of new images of the CLE-based super sports car on Instagram. Still clad in a geometric camouflage wrap but with the body looking close to production-ready, these images give us a closer look at some of the aerodynamic elements that will make this V8-powered monster a true 911 GT3 RS rival. Unlike the Porsche, this coupe won't make do with just 518 horsepower, though. If reports out of Germany are to be believed, this M4 killer will make up to 646 hp.
Wide Body and Extreme Aero for AMG Mythos
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The images AMG shared show a new front fascia that is far more aggressive than any we've seen before, with large lower side intake openings on either side of a pair of intake scoops within the AMG grille. That grille now has long vertical vanes that are far more aggressive than those on test mules our spies have come across, and the fascia itself extends beyond the headlights and into the widened fenders. These front fenders also have large louvers in them to reduce front-end aerodynamic lift, though the existence of rivets surrounding both these vents and the AMG grille confirms that this isn't the final form. It's also worth noting that a prototype our spies saw previously had a much deeper front splitter, though the one depicted here is far from small. Higher up, the hood appears to be vented, much like that of the upcoming AMG GT Black Series.
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At the back of the car, the widebody treatment continues into the rear haunches, again with recesses around the light clusters. The rear bumper has more gaping holes, and lower down, there's a prominent diffuser with an F1-style vertical reflector. We can't see the tailpipes in the image provided, but we can safely assume there'll be four of them. The real party piece sits atop the trunk as a huge dual-element wing with large endplates and manual adjustability. We don't see any actuators, so this won't have a DRS function like a GT3 RS, but the wing is similarly sizable, so it should vie for lap record honors at a few circuits.
AMG Mythos Coupe Will Be Highly Exclusive
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Already back in 2022, Mercedes was saying that Mythos products would be even more exclusive than those with Maybach badges, and the report that claimed a 646-hp peak output (from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid) also claimed that there would only be 30 units produced for the entire global market. Fortunately, that report came off the back of a preview given to U.S. and Canadian dealers, so we can be sure that this product will be offered in North America. With summer fast approaching and Mercedes sharing these new images, we expect a reveal within the next couple of months. If not, definitely by the end of the year.
This story was originally published by Autoblog on May 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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