Origins: AMG was founded in 1967 by two former Mercedes-Benz engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, in Burgstall an der Murr, near Stuttgart, Germany.
Name Meaning: AMG stands for “Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach,” with Großaspach being Aufrecht’s birthplace.
First Car: The first car developed by AMG was a modified Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, which became known as the “Red Pig” after its success in the 1971 Spa 24 Hours race.
Performance Division: Mercedes-AMG is the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz, specializing in performance-oriented and modified versions of Mercedes vehicles.
Acquisition: Mercedes-Benz took a controlling interest in AMG in 1999, and in 2005, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Hand-Built Engines: AMG engines are known for their “one man, one engine” philosophy, meaning each engine is hand-assembled by a single technician who signs their name on a plaque attached to the engine.
Black Series: The AMG Black Series represents the most extreme performance versions of Mercedes-AMG models, known for their limited production runs and track-focused enhancements.
GT Family: The Mercedes-AMG GT series, introduced in 2014, includes the GT, GT S, GT C, GT R, and GT Black Series, each offering progressively more performance and track capabilities.
Hybrid Technology: Mercedes-AMG is incorporating hybrid technology into its performance cars, as seen in the upcoming AMG One hypercar, which uses a hybrid powertrain derived from Formula 1 technology.
Racing Heritage: AMG has a strong presence in motorsport, competing in series such as the FIA GT Championship, DTM, and Formula 1, where it supplies engines for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
4MATIC: Many Mercedes-AMG models come with the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, which enhances traction and handling performance.
Diverse Lineup: The AMG lineup includes a wide range of models, from compact cars like the A45 AMG to luxury SUVs like the G63 AMG, and high-performance sedans like the E63 AMG.
E Performance: Mercedes-AMG is moving towards electrification with its E Performance models, combining powerful internal combustion engines with electric motors for enhanced performance and efficiency.
Signature Sound: AMG vehicles are renowned for their distinctive exhaust notes, often engineered to provide a thrilling and aggressive sound that complements their performance capabilities.
