The thing is that AMG V8s will be around until 2030 - but only in flagship models. The new V8 SL63 will have a lifecycle that will go to the end of the decade.
https://www.motor1.com/news/609661/m...8-beyond-2030/
"Mercedes-Benz AG announced it will cull its line-up of entry-level vehicles as part of an overhaul of its product strategy as the company refocuses its attention to the luxury segment."
"In 2021, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sales rose 40%, while its AMG and Maybach models also set new sales records. In the first quarter of 2022, Mercedes-Benz sold 10% fewer vehicles yet saw its profit jump 20% compared to the same period a year ago."
https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/202...vel-ambitions/