Mercedes-AMG GmbH, commonly known as AMG, is the high-performance subsidiary of
Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedes-Benz (), commonly referred to as Mercedes and sometimes as Benz, is a German luxury and commercial vehicle automotive brand established in 1926. Mercedes-Benz AG (a Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiary established in 2019) is headquartere ...
.
AMG independently hires engineers and contracts with manufacturers to customize Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles. The company has its headquarters in
Affalterbach
Affalterbach is a municipality in the Ludwigsburg district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
History
Affalterbach became a possession of the County of Württemberg in 1322 and was placed under the jurisdiction of Marbach am Neckar. As it sat on ...
,
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg (; ), commonly shortened to BW or BaWü, is a German state () in Southwest Germany, east of the Rhine, which forms the southern part of Germany's western border with France. With more than 11.07 million inhabitants across a ...
, Germany.
AMG was originally an independent engineering firm specializing in performance improvements for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
DaimlerChrysler AG
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (previously named Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the world's leading car manufacture ...
took a controlling interest in 1999, then became the sole owner of AMG in 2005. Mercedes-AMG GmbH is now a
wholly owned subsidiary
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of Mercedes-Benz AG,
which is in turn owned by the
Mercedes-Benz Group
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (previously named Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the world's leading car manufacture ...
.
AMG models typically have more aggressive looks, better performance, better handling, better stability and more
carbon fibre
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (American English), carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers (Commonwealth English), carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics, carbon-fiber reinforced-thermoplastic (CFRP, CRP, CFRTP), also known as carbon fiber, carbon compo ...
than their regular Mercedes-Benz counterparts.
AMG models are typically the most expensive and highest-performing variant of each Mercedes-Benz class.
AMG variants are usually badged with two numerals, as opposed to regular Mercedes-Benz vehicles, which have three (e.g. "E 63" as opposed to "E 350"). The numerals do not always indicate engine size, but are rather a tribute to earlier heritage cars, such as the
300 SEL 6.3 litre. For example, newer-model AMG V8s such as the E 63 actually have 4.0L V8s.
The world's first stand-alone Mercedes-AMG dealership, AMG Sydney, was opened in
Sydney
Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountain ...
,
Australia
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in 2018.
History
![Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S (W212) rear](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/Mercedes-Benz_E63_AMG_S_%28W212%29_rear.jpg)
AMG was founded as a racing engine forge in 1967 under the name ''AMG Motorenbau und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH'' (German for 'AMG Engine Production and Development Limited') by former Mercedes-Benz engineers
Hans Werner Aufrecht
Hans Werner Aufrecht (born 28 December 1938 in Großaspach, Germany) was in 1967 along with Erhard Melcher one of the founders of AMG Engine Production and Development, a current subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz.
When the company and the name "AMG" ...
and
Erhard Melcher
Erhard Melcher (born 1. January 1940) is a German engineer who was one of the founders of AMG Engine Production and Development, a current subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz.
When Aufrecht moved AMG to larger premises in Affalterbach, Melcher left the ...
in
Burgstall an der Murr, near
Stuttgart
Stuttgart (; Swabian: ; ) is the capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the Neckar river in a fertile valley known as the ''Stuttgarter Kessel'' (Stuttgart Cauldron) and lies an hour from the ...
. The
initialism
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'AMG' stands for Aufrecht, Melcher and
Großaspach (Aufrecht's birth town). In 1976, most of AMG moved to Affalterbach, with the racing-engine development remaining at the old location in Burgstall. At this time, Erhard Melcher ceased to be a partner, but he continued to be an employee at the Burgstall location.
In 1993, with AMG having become a high-profile purveyor of modified Mercedes-Benz cars, Daimler-Benz AG and AMG signed a contract of cooperation, allowing AMG to leverage Daimler-Benz's extensive dealer network and leading to commonly developed vehicles (the first one being the Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, in 1993).
![Mercedes-AMG-Classic-Logo-By-Kuyohong](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/Mercedes-AMG-Classic-Logo-By-Kuyohong.jpg)
On 1 January 1999, DaimlerChrysler AG (as it was called between 1998 and 2007) acquired 51 percent of AMG shares, and AMG was renamed to Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Racing engine development was divested and continues to exist in Burgstall under the name
HWA
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(Aufrecht's initials). On 1 January 2005, Aufrecht sold his remaining shares to DaimlerChrysler, and since then, Mercedes-AMG GmbH has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mercedes-Benz Group.
Development of the product range
AMG started off by designing and testing racing engines. It expanded its business into building ''custom'' road cars based upon standard Mercedes cars. AMG initially produced a range of unofficial upgrade and accessories packages mainly for the
Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107
The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 are sports cars which were produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1971 until 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker after the G-Class. They were sold under the SL (R107) and SLC (C107 ...
(1971–1989 SL roadster),
Mercedes-Benz W116
The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship luxury sedans produced from September 1972 until 1980. The W116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, although earlier sedan models had already unofficiall ...
(1972–1980 S-class),
Mercedes-Benz W123
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is a range of executive cars produced by German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz from November 1975 to January 1986. The W123 models surpassed their predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz W114, as the most successful Mercedes, selling 2. ...
(1976–1985 E-class predecessor),
Mercedes-Benz W124
The Mercedes-Benz W124 is a range of mid-size cars made by Daimler-Benz from 1984 to 1997. The range included numerous body configurations, and though collectively referred to as the W-124, official internal chassis designations varied by body st ...
(1984–1997 E-class),
Mercedes-Benz W126
The Mercedes-Benz W126 is the company's internal designation for its second generation
S-Class, manufactured in sedan/saloon (1979–1991) and coupé (1981–1990) models, succeeding the company's W116 range. Mercedes introduced the 2-door C1 ...
(1979–1992 S-class),
Mercedes-Benz R129
The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 until 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year.
The R129 was offered as ...
(1989–2001 SL roadster), and
Mercedes-Benz W201
The Mercedes-Benz W201 was the internal designation for the Mercedes 190 series sedans, a range of front-engine, rear drive, five passenger, four-door sedans manufactured over a single generation, from 1982 to 1993 as the company's first compac ...
(1990–1993 C-class) models.
During the early 1980s and up until 1990, AMG offered a variety of engine performance packages, alloy wheels and styling products as an entirely independent company from Daimler-Benz. In 1990, AMG signed a co-operation agreement with Daimler-Benz, and AMG options and cars were then offered in Mercedes-Benz showrooms; in 1999 Daimler AG, then known as DaimlerChrysler AG, bought the controlling share of AMG and made them part of the official Mercedes-Benz line-up.
Typical AMG performance enhancements, which the buyer could custom order, included increased engine displacements (5.2 litre, 5.4 litre), performance top ends with port and polished heads and intake, lightened valve train, and more aggressive cams. The DOHC 32V engine had also just been developed and was the pinnacle of AMG performance. A Getrag five-speed manual transmission could be ordered from AMG, and Mercedes had not offered a manual transmission V8 since the early 1970s.
The performance wheels offered during the same period were 15-inch or 16-inch
ATS AMG Five Spoke Road Wheels, commonly referred to as Pentas. Penta was actually a UK-based company that supplemented the high demand for the AMG wheel at the time with a replica and only a very slight styling difference, but they were not made or endorsed by AMG. The genuine AMG wheels were often coupled with an AMG performance suspension package that included uprated and lowered springs, and re-valved shock absorbers.
Another popular cosmetic upgrade were the AMG body kits. These ranged from subtle front spoilers to aggressive Wide Body kits for the W126 coupes (reaching more than $700k on the classic market in 2022). Other options included
Recaro
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seats, smaller diameter steering wheels, instrument clusters, chrome delete option (all brightworks colour-coded or painted satin black), refrigerators, shift knobs, hi-fi stereo systems, custom upholstery and enhanced interior wood packages.
The release of the AMG Hammer sedan in 1986, based on the
W124 E-Class, took AMG's performance modifications for a fast midsized sedan to a new level. AMG made the world's fastest passenger sedan at the time, nicknamed the Hammer,
by squeezing Mercedes 5.6-litre V8 tuned by AMG to 360 hp into a midsized sedan. It was very aggressive for the era, with 32-valve cylinder heads and twin camshafts, and said to be faster than the
Lamborghini Countach
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from 60 to 120 mph.
Later models were even more powerful and introduced the 17-inch AMG Aero 1 Hammer wheels. 1986 was also the year Mercedes introduced the 560 M117 engine. This provided yet another opportunity for customers to order the largest AMG displacement available at the time, the 6L 100 mm bore SOHC or DOHC engines available for both the W126 coupe and sedans.
Through the early 2000s, AMG focused principally on
supercharged
In an internal combustion engine, a supercharger compresses the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
The current categorisation is that a supercharger is a form of forced induct ...
V8 and V6 engines, but the company officially abandoned this technology in 2006 with the introduction of the naturally aspirated 6.2 L
M156 V8. On 16 January 2006, Mercedes-AMG Chairman Volker Mornhinweg told
AutoWeek
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that the company would use
turbocharging
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for higher output rather than supercharging. For 2011, AMG released the M157 5.5L bi-turbo V8, which has supplanted the M156 in its full-sized cars such as the S-Class and CL-Class (and is trickling down to the CLS, E-Class, and ML-class). In 2012, Mercedes-AMG Chairman Olla Kallenius said that Mercedes-AMG will not produce diesel engines to compete with BMW's tri-turbo diesels (BMW M Performance range).
Although there were some AMG models in the 1980s with manual transmissions, almost all recent models have used automatics (
5G-Tronic and later
7G-Tronic
7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission, starting off with the W7A 700 and W7A 400 (Wandler-7-Gang-Automatik bis 700 oder 400 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-7-gear-automatic with 516 ...
with Speedshift), in contrast to ''
BMW M
BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW, BMW AG that manufactures high-performance cars.
BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the ...
'', which used
manual and recently
automatic transmission
An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated to auto or AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in internal combustion engine-based motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving c ...
s (the current type being a
dual clutch transmission
A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) (sometimes referred to as a twin-clutch transmission) is a type of multi-speed vehicle transmission system, that uses two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets. The design is often similar to two separat ...
). Starting in 2009, however, AMG began adopting the
seven-speed AMG SpeedShift MCT automatic transmission.
Although these are considered the most well known in-house tuning divisions, Mercedes-AMG has a considerably different philosophy than
BMW M
BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW, BMW AG that manufactures high-performance cars.
BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the ...
. Compared to BMW M, Mercedes-AMG is "less narrow in its sporting focus, yet still combining sledgehammer performance with relaxed handling, cultured comfort, and practicality".
While founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher had emphasized proper racing cars, Mercedes-AMG had diverged considerably from this philosophy in recent years, with their offerings being well known for straight-line acceleration but poor handling dynamics. However, current Mercedes-AMG chairman
Volker Mornhinweg has urged the division to return to its roots of building sports cars.
Motor racing
![1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/1971_Mercedes-Benz_300_SEL_6.8_AMG_%22Rote_sau%22.jpg)
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, AMG entered the big
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 V8 saloon, affectionately named the "Red Sow", in the 1971
Spa 24 Hours
The 24 Hours of Spa is an Endurance racing (motorsport), endurance racing event for cars held annually since 1924 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium. It is currently sponsored by TotalEnergies.
History
The Spa 24 Hours was ...
, and the
European Touring Car Championship
The European Touring Car Championship was an international touring car racing series organised by the FIA. It had two incarnations, the first one between 1963 and 1988, and the second between 2000 and 2004. In 2005 it was superseded by the World T ...
. AMG and Mercedes worked together on
Mercedes-Benz W201
The Mercedes-Benz W201 was the internal designation for the Mercedes 190 series sedans, a range of front-engine, rear drive, five passenger, four-door sedans manufactured over a single generation, from 1982 to 1993 as the company's first compac ...
cars for the 1988
Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) was a touring car racing series held from 1984 to 1996. Originally based in Germany, it held additional rounds elsewhere in Europe and later worldwide.
The original DTM had resumed racing with producti ...
(DTM, German Touring Car Championship). AMG was made the official partner.
When DaimlerChrysler acquired a majority share of AMG in 1999, the motor racing department was divested into
HWA AG
HWA Team, also known as HWA RACELAB, is the auto racing team of HWA AG, a German company based in Affalterbach, that also develops and builds vehicles and components for Mercedes-AMG race cars. It is named after founder Hans-Werner Aufrecht.
...
. Their first car was the ill-fated
Mercedes-Benz CLR
The Mercedes-Benz CLR was a set of racing cars developed for Mercedes-Benz through a collaboration with in-house tuning division Mercedes-AMG and motorsports specialists HWA GmbH. Designed to meet Le Mans Grand Touring Prototype (LMGTP) regu ...
. Since 2000, HWA builds and runs the cars for
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM, German Touring Car Masters) is a grand touring car series sanctioned by ITR e.V. who have been affiliated to the DMSB-FIA since 1984. The series is based in Germany, with rounds elsewhere in Europe. The ser ...
(DTM), as well as the M271 engine tuned for use in
Formula 3
Formula Three, also called Formula 3, abbreviated as F3, is a third-tier class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One driv ...
.
In 2000, an extensively modified one-off Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK 55 was built by the AMG Factory as a purpose-built race car to compete in the 2001 Targa Tasmania 7 day road race.
Mick Doohan
Michael Sydney Doohan (born 4 June 1965) is an Australian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion, who won five consecutive 500 cc World Championships.
Biography
Originally from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Doohan attended ...
was the works Mercedes-Benz AMG driver.
Six successive lightly modified Mercedes-Benz AMG models (including, most recently, a C190 GT R) have acted as the
safety cars for the
FIA
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Fia or FIA may also refer to: People
* Fia Backst ...
Formula One
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World Championship.
Since 2010, the
SLS AMG GT3 and the
AMG GT3 has been competing in GT competitions around the world, such as the
FIA GT3 European Championship
The FIA GT3 European Championship was a sports car racing series organized by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation (SRO) and regulated by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). It was a championship derived from the international FIA ...
,
Blancpain Endurance Series
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,
Blancpain Sprint Series
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,
VLN,
24 Hours of Nürburgring,
British GT Championship
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,
Super GT
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,
Australian GT Championship
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,
Bathurst 12 Hour
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,
Dubai 24 Hour
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Entrants and participants
As with all races in the 24 ...
,
Macau GT Cup
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and
Pirelli World Challenge
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.
In late 2011, after the end of the
Formula One
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season,
Mercedes GP Petronas
Mercedes-Benz, a brand of the Mercedes-Benz Group, has been involved in Formula One as both team owner and engine manufacturer for various periods since 1954. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, which is based in Brackley, England, and possesses ...
announced that it would be using the AMG branding for its F1 efforts, changing its name to
Mercedes AMG Petronas
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for the 2012 season onwards.
Three AMG E-Class
V8 Supercars
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Supercars events take place in all Australian ...
competed in the Australian Supercars Championship from 2013 to 2015, operated by
Erebus Motorsport
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The team i ...
under the AMG Customer Sports Program.
Relationship with Pagani
AMG also provides engines for the
Zonda and
Huayra cars. The
M297 7,291 cc displacement V12 engines were originally used in the 1995
SL 73 AMG. It is the largest displacement naturally aspirated engine provided by AMG and is now exclusively used by Pagani.
Relationship with Aston Martin
On 25 July 2013,
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd and Daimler AG announced moves towards a technical partnership with Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The deal will see Aston Martin access significant Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Mercedes-Benz Cars' resources, allowing the development of bespoke V8 powertrains and the use of certain components of electric/electronic architecture. Daimler AG now owns a stake of 5% of non-voting shares in Aston Martin, joining existing shareholders
Investment DAR,
Adeem Investment and
Investindustrial
Investindustrial is a global private equity firm focused on buyouts of mid-market companies in Europe and selectively in North America. It was founded in 1990 by Andrea Campanini Bonomi out of an industrial conglomerate.
History
Founded in 1 ...
. The technical partnership will support Aston Martin's launch of a new generation of models and newly developed bespoke V8 powertrains.
For the
2021
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and
2022
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Formula One World Championship
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, the German marque shared the role as the official
Safety Car supplier with Aston Martin.
Relationship with Lotus
AMG also provides engines for the
Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira is a sports car manufactured by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars. It is intended to be the firm's final vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine.
History
The Emira was launched at Hethel, England o6th July 20 ...
. The
M139 I4 engine that was originally used in the
CLA 45 AMG.
AGM Trim
Mercedes-Benz allows customers to upgrade nearly any model by adding an AMG trim or styling package. So customers can customize Mercedes cars to look exactly like an AMG car, minus the all-important AMG engine. AMG trim can include a rear spoiler, body styling, deep front air dam, 18” or 19” AMG style wheels, sport front seats, sport steering wheel, AMG floor mats, sport suspension and sport brakes.
Current AMG models
![AMG carbon fiber engine](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/AMG_carbon_fiber_engine.JPG)
All AMG
engines
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert one or more forms of energy into mechanical energy.
Available energy sources include potential energy (e.g. energy of the Earth's gravitational field as exploited in hydroelectric power g ...
- with the exception of the "35" M260 2.0 L Inline-4 Turbo and "43" M276 3.0 L V6 Bi-Turbo engine, as well as various other "43" and "53" models using the new M256 inline 6 engine - are hand built using a "one man, one engine" philosophy at the current AMG plant in Affalterbach, Germany. To signify this, each AMG engine builder stamps the engines they produce with an engraved plaque depicting their signature. According to Mercedes-Benz, there are only about 50 AMG engine builders.
As part of the official Mercedes product line, the AMG models are sold side by side with regular production models, unlike those offered by other Mercedes tuning firms such as
Brabus
Brabus GmbH ( stylized in uppercase) is a German high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company founded in 1977 in Bottrop (Ruhr area). Brabus specialises in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles, although in 2022 it also tuned two ...
.
"ONE" PU106B 1.6 L V6 E-Turbo Hybrid
*
Mercedes-AMG ONE
"35" M260 2.0 L Inline-4 Turbo
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Mercedes-AMG A 35
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 35
*
Mercedes-AMG GLA 35
*
Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
"45" M139 2.0 L Inline-4 Turbo
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Mercedes-AMG A 45/A 45 S 4MATIC+
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45/CLA 45 S 4MATIC+
*
Mercedes-AMG GLA 45/GLA 45 S 4MATIC+
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Mercedes-AMG C 43
At and 500 nm in the 45 S variant, the M139 with
twin-scroll turbo
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is the world's most powerful four-cylinder engine in serial production with a specific output of 208 hp per litre or 104 hp per cylinder.
"43" M276 3.0 L V6 Bi-Turbo
*
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43
With the launch of the 3.0l V6 gasoline engine with direct injection and twin turbo-charging, called
M276 DE30AL, a new member has been added to the approved
M276 V6 gasoline engine series.
"43" M256 3.0 L Inline-6 Turbo
*
Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupé
"53" M256 3.0 L Inline-6 Turbo
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Mercedes-AMG E 53 (A238/C238/W213/S213)
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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 (C257)
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Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupé
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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53
These are powered by the new Mercedes-Benz M 256 inline six cylinder engine.
"55" M177 4.0 L V8 Bi-Turbo
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Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+
"63" M177/M178 4.0 L V8 Bi-Turbo
![2015-2017 Mercedes-AMG GT (C 190) S coupe (2017-07-15) 01](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/2015-2017_Mercedes-AMG_GT_%28C_190%29_S_coupe_%282017-07-15%29_01.jpg)
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Mercedes-AMG C 63
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Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe
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Mercedes-AMG E 63
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Mercedes-AMG GT
The Mercedes-AMG GT (C190 / R190) is a grand tourer produced in coupé and roadster bodystyles by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-AMG. The car was introduced on and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the Paris Mo ...
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Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupé
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Mercedes-AMG S 63
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Mercedes-AMG GLC 63
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Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe
*
Mercedes-AMG G 63 (W463) second generation
Launched in the UK market in April 2015, the 4-litre ''M178'' V8 uses an unusual configuration where the position of the intake and exhaust are reversed, to create a more compact engine and hence vehicle design. This "hot inside v" configuration, as AMG calls it, has the exhaust gasses exiting into the central v area of the engine block where the engine's twin turbochargers are also mounted.
Previous AMG models
In addition to the models listed above, there were also predecessors to the current AMG models.
"65" M275 6.0 L V12 Bi-Turbo
![2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Anniversary Edition -- 2012 NYIAS](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/2013_Mercedes-Benz_SL65_AMG_Anniversary_Edition_--_2012_NYIAS.JPG)
The models listed below were powered by a variant of the
Mercedes-Benz M275 engine
The Mercedes-Benz M275 (and similar M285) engine is a twin-turbocharged and intercooled, all-aluminium, 60° V12 automobile piston engine family used in the 2000s to the 2010s. It is loosely based on the M137 naturally aspirated V12 sold betwee ...
.
* 2004–2013
S65 AMG
* 2004–2014
CL65 AMG
* 2004–2011
SL65 AMG
* 2012–2018
G65 AMG
* 2012–2018
Mercedes-AMG SL 65
* 2014–2019
Mercedes-AMG S 65
The AMG power-plant has an all-new design of the bi-turbo system, which features larger turbochargers and a new, more powerful
charge-air cooling
An intercooler is a heat exchanger used to cool a gas after compression. Often found in turbocharged engines, intercoolers are also used in air compressors, air conditioners, refrigeration and gas turbines.
Internal combustion engines
Mo ...
system, and the increase in the engine displacement (to 5980 cc) as well as many other engine design measures. This allows it to produce a claimed 621 horsepower and of torque.
"65" models used a
5-speed automatic transmission for a long time, as the newer
7G-Tronic
7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission, starting off with the W7A 700 and W7A 400 (Wandler-7-Gang-Automatik bis 700 oder 400 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-7-gear-automatic with 516 ...
wasn't able to handle the torque from the V12 engines. This was changed with the introduction of 2012 SL 65 AMG, which uses the same
AMG SpeedShift MCT transmission as the rest of the AMG line-up.
Coinciding with the facelift of the CL-Class for the 2011 model year, the 2011 CL 65 AMG had an enhanced engine. AMG redesigned the exhaust gas turbochargers and added new engine electronics. It produced 621 horsepower, pushing the car from in 4.2 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than the 2011 CL 63), with an electronically limited top speed of . The update also improved fuel economy and reduced carbon emissions by 3.5% over the outgoing model.
"63" M157 5.5 L V8 Bi-Turbo
The models listed below were powered by the M157 variant of the
Mercedes-Benz M278 engine
The Mercedes-Benz M278 is a family of direct injected, Bi-turbocharged, V8 gasoline automotive piston engines.
The M278 is derived from the company's previous M273 V8 engine, sharing its bore pitch, aluminium engine block, and Silitec alumini ...
.
*
Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 (W219)
*
Mercedes-AMG E 63 (W212)
*
Mercedes-AMG G 63 (W463)
*
Mercedes-AMG GL 63 (X166 pre-facelift)
*
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 (W166 facelift)
*
Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 (X166 facelift)
*
Mercedes-AMG M 63 (W166 pre-facelift)
*
Mercedes-AMG S 63 (W222 pre-facelift)
*
Mercedes-AMG SL 63 (R231)
![Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG 4Matic 2013](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Mercedes_Benz_CLS_63_AMG_4Matic_2013.jpg)
Rumoured in 2009 and confirmed in 2010, AMG developed the M157, a 5.5-litre V8 with direct fuel injection and
twin turbochargers. Power is rated at up to at 5,250-5,750rpm with a peak torque of made between 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm (the amount of power and torque depends on model, but these are the maximum ratings). Both engines are mated to Mercedes-Benz's
7-speed MCT transmission.
Unlike the M156 naturally aspirated 6.2 L V8, which was developed entirely within AMG, the M157 is based upon the
M278 used in the regular Mercedes-Benz S-Class and CL-Class. The M157 boasts 25% better fuel economy (10.5 litres per 100 kilometres versus 14.4 L/100 km in the European driving cycle) over the M156, meaning it avoids the US
Gas Guzzler Tax for the first time ever, despite having up to 47 horsepower more. The M157's increased torque from both the regular version and performance package means the engine can be shifted into a taller gear sooner, keeping engine revs and fuel consumption to a minimum. The new M157 has an engine start/stop mode and is lightweight at 204 kg.
The M157 is said to be ideal for powering full-size sedans such as the S-Class, but the older M156 remains in production, as its more precise throttle response is still well suited to smaller sportier models (the C-Class), until the 2015 model arrives, which is powered by a 4.0 liter V8.
5.5 L V8 BiTurbo models carry the "63" model designation, shared with the 6.2L V8 models.
Visually, the 2011 S 63 AMG is differentiated from the 2010 model (itself face-lifted over the 2009 S 63) by the more angular design of the chromed dual exhaust tips, which also sport embossed AMG logos, as well as new forged wheels. For the CL 63 AMG, the new M157 engine coincides with the facelift of the CL-Class for the 2011 model year.
Despite common belief, 63 AMG models are typically faster than their 65 AMG counterparts. An S 63 AMG accelerates faster and handles better than an S 65 AMG (due to 4-wheel drive and decreased weight), and an SL 63 AMG accelerates faster than an SL 65 AMG due to decreased torque, lower weight, and better balance by use of the V8.
Since 2013, AMG models with the S-Model package feature all-wheel drive, which allows for better handling and better acceleration. The Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG S has been tested to accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, with a quarter mile time of 11.6 seconds.
This made it the quickest production sedan at the time. MotorTrend tested the 2014 E 63 AMG S with the M157 engine to produce an estimated and .
"63" M156 6.2 L V8
* 2008-2015
C63 AMG, C63 AMG Black Series, Edition 507 (Sedan and Wagon) (facelifted for the 2012 model year)
*
Mercedes E63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since 1953, the E-Class falls midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwi ...
(W211)
*
Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG, CLK 63 AMG Black Series
*
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as ''Sonderklasse'' (German for "special class", abbreviated as "S-Klasse"), is a series of full-sized luxury sedans, limousines and armored sedans produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a divis ...
(2008-2011)
*
Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
*
Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
*
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (W212, 2009-2011)
* 2010
SLS AMG (M159)
AMG developed its own
V8 engine
A V8 engine is an eight-cylinder piston engine in which two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration.
The first V8 engine was produced by the French Antoinette company in 1904, developed and us ...
(dubbed
M156 in development) for the DTM series. The M156 produces 451 horsepower and 443 ft-lbs of torque. The M156, in various states of tune, was used in models such as the SL 63, E 63, CLS 63, and S 63 until it was replaced by the M157 5.5 L Biturbo V8.
In 2009, AMG developed the M159 engine, which is based on the M156 engine, to use in
SLS AMG. The M159 produces 583 horsepower and 489 lb-ft of torque in the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT, and 622 horsepower and 468 lb-ft in the SLS AMG Black Series.
There are also other AMG nameplates no longer in production:
* 1988–1993
190E AMG 3.2
* 1988–1993
300E AMG 3.4E, AMG 3.4CE, AMG 3.4TE
* 1992
"The Hammer" AMG Widebody Coupe
* 1993–1994
E 60 AMG
* 1994–1995
E 36 AMG
* 1995, 1997
S 70 AMG
* 1995, 1998–2001
SL 73 AMG
* 1996–1998
SL 60 AMG
* 1995–1997
C 36 AMG
* 1997–2000
C 43 AMG
* 1996–1998
E 36 AMG
* 1996–1997
E 50 AMG
* 1998–2002
E 55 AMG
* 1998–2002
CLK-GTR AMG
* 2001–2004
SLK 32 AMG
* 2002–2004 C 32 AMG
* 2005–2006
C 55 AMG
* 2005–2006
CLK DTM AMG
* 2007
R 63 AMG
* 2009
CLK 63 AMG and CLK 63 AMG Black Series
"55" M152 5.5 L V8
*
AMG SLK 55
The M152 is a naturally aspirated, detuned version of the M157 Biturbo V8. This V8 will be used for the 2012 SLK 55 AMG, and it produces 415 hp and 398 lb-ft. This engine was discontinued in 2016 with the release of the SLC 43 AMG.
"43" M276 3.0 L V6 Bi-Turbo
*
Mercedes-AMG E 43
*
Mercedes-AMG GLE 43
*
Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC+
*
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC+
*
Mercedes-AMG C 43
*
Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
"45" M133 2.0 L Inline-4 Turbo
*
Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
*
Mercedes-AMG A 45
The 2.0 L Turbo I4 was created for use in the smaller, 45 AMG models, such as the A-Class, CLA-Class, and GLA-Class, which all share the same platform. The M133 (2015 onwards) produces 381 PS (375 HP) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm), making it the most powerful turbo 4-cylinder in production, and with a 190.5-horsepower per liter, one of the most power dense engines in production. Models with the M133 Turbo 4 are paired with a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT Dual-Clutch Transmission. The CLA45 AMG can accelerate from in 4.2 seconds, according to Motor Trend's first test of the vehicle.
"30" 3.0 L I5 diesel
*
OM612 3.0 L "30"
I5 Diesel
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* Diesel fuel, a liquid fuel used in diesel engines
* Diesel locomotive, a railway locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engin ...
models
**
C 30 CDI AMG (sedan, wagon, and
Sportcoupé)
"32" 3.2 L V6 KOMPRESSOR
![2003MY UK version of C32 Estate (S203) in Brilliant Silver](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/2003MY_UK_version_of_C32_Estate_%28S203%29_in_Brilliant_Silver._Photo_Oct_2012.jpg)
Powertrain consists of AMG Speedshift 5-speed automatic transmission mated to an AMG 3.2-litre V6 Kompressor engine with an output of 260 kW/349 hp and at 4,400 rpm. The engine is a special version of the 3.2 L (3199 cc)
M112 E32, fitted with a helical
twin-screw supercharger
In an internal combustion engine, a supercharger compresses the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
The current categorisation is that a supercharger is a form of forced induct ...
and water-to-air
intercooler
An intercooler is a heat exchanger used to cool a gas after compression. Often found in turbocharged engines, intercoolers are also used in air compressors, air conditioners, refrigeration and gas turbines.
Internal combustion engines
Mo ...
. The supercharger was developed in conjunction with
IHI
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and features
Teflon
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-coated rotors producing overall boost of 14.5
psi
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* Psi (Greek) (Ψ, ψ), the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet
* Psi (Cyrillic) (Ѱ, ѱ), letter of the early Cyrillic alphabet, adopted from Greek
Arts and entertainment
* "Psi" as an abbreviatio ...
(1
bar
Bar or BAR may refer to:
Food and drink
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* Candy bar
* Chocolate bar
Science and technology
* Bar (river morphology), a deposit of sediment
* Bar (tropical cyclone), a layer of cloud
* Bar (u ...
). Compared to the standard M112 engine, the AMG version also has a new crankshaft, new connecting rods and pistons, an oil pump with a 70-percent increased capacity, lightweight camshafts, and harder valve springs for a redline of 6200 rpm, an increase of 200 rpm.
While rival BMW M developed the ''SMG-II''
automated manual for the
BMW M3
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The initial model ...
, the C 32 and SLK 32 have a 5-speed automatic transmission's "Speedshift" system, which now has quicker response (up to 35 percent) to accelerator and shift selector movements.
The C 32 had a smaller engine than its predecessors, the
C 36 AMG with the
M104 3.6L I6 engine, and the
C 43 AMG powered by the
M113 4.3L V8 engine. The C 32 AMG can do 0– in 5.2sec 0–100 in 12.6 with a 1/4 mile of 13.6 at 106 mph (C&D comparison test May 2003).
*3.2 L Supercharged
M112 V6 AMG
** 2002–2004
C 32 AMG (sedan, wagon (S203), and
Sportcoupé)
** 2001–2004
SLK 32 AMG
** 2005–2006
Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
"55" 5.4 L V8 KOMPRESSOR
![2003-Mercedes-Benz-CL55-AMG](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/2003-Mercedes-Benz-CL55-AMG.jpg)
This model was nicknamed the "Hammer" after the original 1986 AMG Hammer (a
W124 E-Class sedan with an AMG-tuned 360 hp 5.6-litre V8). The 2003 E 55 AMG could do 0– in 4.4 seconds.
The main engine is a 5.4 L
V8 engine
A V8 engine is an eight-cylinder piston engine in which two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration.
The first V8 engine was produced by the French Antoinette company in 1904, developed and us ...
This engine comes in two configurations.
* The
first configuration is a naturally aspirated V8 with that is used in the
C 55 AMG,
CLK 55 AMG,
E 55 AMG (1999-2002),
SLK 55 AMG, and
ML 55 AMG. The
C 43 AMG (model years 1998–2000) was powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine from the M113 family, but at a reduced displacement of
4.3L, hence the '43' designation.
* The
other configuration is a similar unit but with a highly efficient
Lysholm Lysholm is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Alf Lysholm
Alf James Rudolf Lysholm (14 December 1893 – 20 February 1973) was a Swedish engineer.
Career
Lysholm worked for the Ljungstrom steam turbine company, where he ros ...
type twin screw
supercharger
In an internal combustion engine, a supercharger compresses the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
The current categorisation is that a supercharger is a form of forced induct ...
, as manufactured by Eaton. This supercharger is found in the rest of the AMG 55 models, which are typically midsized or larger vehicles. According to Mercedes, the ''published'' output varies from to and to , depending on various methods of power measurements and different
ECU programming, in accordance with nation-specific requirements. For instance, the E 55 AMG's engine was at the low end, yet nonetheless it was still Mercedes-Benz's fastest sedan at the time, while the SL55 AMG's engine had the top output. Mercedes has claimed that a more restrictive exhaust system was responsible for cutting output on the E 55 AMG, however some enthusiasts have managed to bump up horsepower to 505 on the E 55 by incorporating some parts from the SL 55.
The supercharged 5.4 L 24 valve
V8 engine
A V8 engine is an eight-cylinder piston engine in which two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration.
The first V8 engine was produced by the French Antoinette company in 1904, developed and us ...
was mated to the Speedshift
5-speed automatic transmission, which has a torque capacity of , as the newer
7G-Tronic
7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission, starting off with the W7A 700 and W7A 400 (Wandler-7-Gang-Automatik bis 700 oder 400 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-7-gear-automatic with 516 ...
introduced in 2003 is limited to , which is not enough to handle the torque from the supercharged V8.
The V8
S 55 AMG had an output comparable to the V12-powered S600 throughout its production. The S 55 AMG (2001–02) was outfitted with a 5.4 L V8 engine while the later versions (2003–06) sported the same motor, but supercharged to a rated . The S600 (2001–02) was outfitted with a 5.8L V12 engine while the later versions (2003–06) sported a twin-turbocharged (or Bi-Turbo) 5.5L V12. The justification for having two models with the same power is that the S 55 AMG is sportier and more responsive, while the costlier S600 is more luxurious with a smoother ride.
AMG phased out both the naturally aspirated and supercharged 5.4 L engines in favor of the new
M156 V8 beginning in 2006, which was paired with
7G-Tronic
7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission, starting off with the W7A 700 and W7A 400 (Wandler-7-Gang-Automatik bis 700 oder 400 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-7-gear-automatic with 516 ...
. However, some enthusiasts were disappointed because the naturally aspirated M156 produces less torque than the supercharged M113K.
For the Model Year 2009:
*
M113 5.4 L "55" V8 models (
naturally aspirated
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* ''Naturally!'', an album by Nat Adderley
* ''Naturally'' (Houston Person album)
* ''Naturally'' (J. J. Cale album)
* ''Naturally'' (John Pizzarelli album)
* ''Naturally'' (Sharon Jones album)
* ''Naturally'' ...
)
**
SLK 55 AMG
*
M113 5.4 L "55" V8 models (
supercharged
In an internal combustion engine, a supercharger compresses the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement.
The current categorisation is that a supercharger is a form of forced induct ...
)
**
G 55 AMG
Previous 55 AMG models
* 1999–2002
E 55 AMG
* 2003–2006
E 55 AMG
* 2000–2003
ML 55 AMG
* 2003–2005
C 55 AMG
* 2001–2002
CLK 55 AMG
* 2003–2006
CLK 55 AMG
* 2004–2007
CLS 55 AMG
* 2001–2008
SL 55 AMG
* 2001–2006
S 55 AMG
* 2001–2006
CL 55 AMG
* 2005–2006
C 55 AMG
* 2001–2009
G 55 AMG
"63" M137 6.3 L V12
The "63" badging was used on the short-lived 2001
S 63 AMG, 2001
CL 63 AMG and 2002
G 63 AMG. These were produced in limited quantities for one month and only offered through AMG to select customers in Europe and Asia, purportedly state leaders. The CL 63 AMG was the rarest C215 CL of all, and just 26 examples were built in November 2001 (51 plate), with some UK being and one for France registered in March 2002. These had a base price of
£110,000 (~
US$
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200,000).
The G 63 AMG was the rarest W463 of all with just 5 examples built in September 2002 and sold in Germany at over €250,000 each.
These are powered by a
naturally aspirated
Naturally may refer to:
;Albums
* ''Naturally!'', an album by Nat Adderley
* ''Naturally'' (Houston Person album)
* ''Naturally'' (J. J. Cale album)
* ''Naturally'' (John Pizzarelli album)
* ''Naturally'' (Sharon Jones album)
* ''Naturally'' ...
6.3L V12 producing . This engine is based on the
M137 5.8L V12 used in the S 600 and CL 600, but the AMG variants have a larger displacement, a new management system, a new crank case and cooling system, weight-optimized pistons, and a new camshaft with greater valve lift and modified valves. of torque are available between 2500–5800rpm with a peak of at 4400 rpm while horsepower grows by almost 80 over the 5.8L V12. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2001 S 63 AMG V12 had 100 hp more than the 2001 S 55 AMG, and was a few tenths faster.
"60", "73", "70", "55"
The
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129)
The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 until 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year.
The R129 was offered as ...
had several AMG variants during its production run from 1989 to 2001.
The SL 60 AMG was the most numerous of these rare cars. Sold from 1993 to 1998, it used a 6.0 litre V8 engine producing at 5500 rpm. AMG claimed a 0– speed of 5.6 seconds. Its top speed was limited to , but with the limiter removed, it was capable of approximately . AMG later unofficially conceded that was more like 5.0 seconds and the engine produced between 405 and 410 bhp.
Extremely rare was the SL 73 AMG, sold through Mercedes-AMG in 1995, and offering the most powerful V12 engine ever put into an SL up to that time. After a brief hiatus, the SL 73 was offered again from 1998 to 2001. The same 7.3 L
V12 V12 or V-12 may refer to:
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was later used by Pagani in the
Zonda.
Even rarer is the SL 70 AMG (7.0 L (7055 cc) V12 engine).
The SL 55 AMG was sold in the R129 body style from 1998 to 2001 in limited numbers (5.4L V8, at 5500 rpm). It was the predecessor of the production
R230 SL 55 AMG sold later, albeit was normally aspirated in the R129 and not supercharged as in its R230 successor.
"63" M156 6.2 L V8
The "63"
M156 is currently in production in the C 63 AMG and tuned as the M159 in the SLS AMG, although there were many models that were previously in production.
This naturally aspirated V8 will also be used to replace most of the "55" models. The ''published'' output according to Mercedes varies from on the C 63 AMG, to on the C/CLK/R/ML/GL/S/SL/CL/E 63 AMG.
The 2008 S 63/CL 63/SL 63s that used the M156 engine at 518 horsepower edged out that of the S600/CL600/SL600, the latter powered by the 510 horsepower 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, while also having a higher redline. However, the S600/CL600/SL600 is more expensive and has more torque at . The S 63/CL 63/SL 63, however, do have quicker acceleration times than their S600/CL600/SL600 counterparts and are the fastest in the lineup in 2014, due to the added weight and torque of the 65s, thus decreasing the 0-60 times and the handling limits.
Compared to the "55" supercharged 5.4 L V8 engine—which was restricted to the Speedshift
5G-Tronic five-speed automatic transmission, as it had a torque capacity of —the reduced torque of the "63" M156 6.2L V8 means it can be mated with the more efficient
7G-Tronic
7G-Tronic is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its seven-speed automatic transmission, starting off with the W7A 700 and W7A 400 (Wandler-7-Gang-Automatik bis 700 oder 400 Nm Eingangsdrehmoment; converter-7-gear-automatic with 516 ...
, which can withstand a limit of . Despite the reduction in torque, the increased horsepower and more efficient transmission enable the ''63'' models to match or surpass the acceleration of the "55" models.
Most of the M156-engined models used the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission, however the more recent 2009 SL 63, 2010 E 63, and 2012 C 63 use the 7-speed
MCT transmission.
* Previous
M156 Models
** 2007–2010
S 63 AMG
** 2006–2010
CL 63 AMG
** 2007–2011
ML 63 AMG
** 2007
R 63 AMG
** 2006–2009
CLK 63 AMG (introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show) (used as Safety Car for the 2006 and 2007 F1 World Championship)
** 2007–2011
CLS 63 AMG (introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show)
** 2007–2009
E 63 AMG (Sedan and Wagon)
** 2009–2012
SL 63 AMG
** 2010–2012
E 63 AMG (Sedan and Wagon)
Black Series
*
SLK 55 AMG Black Series
*
CLK 63 AMG Black Series
*
SL 65 AMG Black Series
*
C 63 AMG Black Series
*
SLS AMG Black Series
*
AMG GT Black Series
The AMG Performance Studio in
Affalterbach
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History
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is responsible for the upgrades that make an AMG into an AMG Black Series model. The Black Series treatment is only available on 2 door vehicles, which includes weight reduction, bucket seats, exterior alterations, interior alterations, higher power, greater traction, handling, and significantly greater overall performance. Black Series models are known as street-legal race cars.
The SLS AMG Black Series was tested by Motor Trend to have a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds, and a quarter mile time of 11.1 seconds at 129.8 mph. The SLS AMG Black Series "demolished" the Motor Trend figure eight in just 23.1 seconds, beating the
McLaren MP4-12C
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,
Ferrari 458 Italia
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,
Audi R8 V10 Plus, and the
SRT Viper
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. The SLS AMG Black Series is currently the 22nd fastest car to lap the
Nürburgring
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. The SLS AMG Black Series had the same 1:19 time as the
Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, the
Ferrari Enzo
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, and beat the
Ferrari 458 Italia
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,
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4,
Porsche 997 GT2, and
Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R (Japanese: 日産・GT-R, ''Nissan GT-R''), is a high-performance sports car and grand tourer produced by Nissan, unveiled in 2007. It is the successor to the Skyline GT-R, a high performance variant of the Nissan Skyline. Alth ...
around the
Top Gear test track.
[ List of Top Gear test track Power Lap Times]
Electric Drive
In 2013, Mercedes-AMG announced the
SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive, which was to be the first zero emissions vehicle from AMG. The vehicle used technology derived from Formula 1, and was the fastest electric car.
The SLS AMG Electric Drive has 740 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, and Mercedes-AMG claims a time of 3.9 seconds.
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List of German cars
Current major manufacturers
Current minor manufacturers
* 9FF (2001–present)
* Aaglander (2003–present)
* AC Schnitzer (1987–present)
* Alpina (1965–present)
* Apollo Automobil (2016-present)
* Arden
* Artega (2016-present)
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Alpina
Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH & Co. KG is an automobile manufacturing company based in Buchloe, in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria, Germany that develops and sells high-performance versions of BMW cars.
Alpina works closely with BMW and ...
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Audi Sport GmbH
Audi Sport GmbH, formerly known as quattro GmbH,[Audi-Mediacente ...](_blank)
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BMW M
BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW, BMW AG that manufactures high-performance cars.
BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the ...
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Brabus
Brabus GmbH ( stylized in uppercase) is a German high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company founded in 1977 in Bottrop (Ruhr area). Brabus specialises in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles, although in 2022 it also tuned two ...
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Gran Turismo
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Opel Performance Center
Opel Performance Center (OPC) is a division of the German automobile manufacturer Opel, initially set up as a subsidiary in 1997. The main focus of OPC is the development of performance derivatives of the Opel range, such as the hot hatch Corsa ...
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