Discover more about Mercedes-AMG
HOW THE RACE IS WON
In 1967, two automotive engineers with a passion for motorsports began fine-tuning engines for Mercedes-Benz racecars in an old mill. Today, as the performance division of Mercedes-Benz, AMG creates some of the most sought-after vehicles in the world. They're the product of skilled craftsmen, designers and engineers who live to test the limits, and one shared conviction: on the road to driving performance, short cuts never win the race.
AMG crankshafts are forged and balanced for each individual engine and combined with remarkably lightweight -- yet strong -- cast-aluminum pistons for smooth, instantaneous response.
ONE MAN, ONE ENGINE
Some things can't be mass-produced.
From the beginning, the "One Man, One Engine" philosophy has guided AMG's approach to manufacturing. Even now, every AMG engine is hand built from start to finish by one of about 50 AMG Master Engine Builders in a special facility.
As the final step in the assembly process, the engine-maker affixes a plaque engraved with his signature to the engine cover. It's an enduring reminder that even the heart of a Mercedes-AMG has a soul.
V-8
5.5-liter naturally aspirated
5.5-liter biturbo
6.3-liter naturally aspirated
6.3-liter naturally aspirated front-mid
An Accelerated History of AMG
Driving performance since 1967
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1967AMG is Born
Automotive engineers Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher start AMG in an old mill in Burgstall, Germany. Their mission: to develop and test racing engines for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
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1971Making Headlines
Shocking a field of smaller cars, the 300 SEL 6.8 AMG finishes 1st in its class and 2nd overall in the grueling 24 Hours of Spa. AMG is on the automotive map.
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1976A Home in Affalterbach
With customer requests for highly individualized, high-performance vehicles increasing, AMG outgrows the old Burgstall mill and sets up shop in the town of Affalterbach.
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1980Winning Ways
AMG reasserts its motorsports prowess with a victory in the Touring Car Grand Prix on the legendary Nürburgring in a 375-hp 450 SLC AMG Coupe.
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1986The Hammer Drops
With an unheard-of top speed of nearly 190 mph and 375 lb-ft of brute torque, the refined-looking 300E AMG 5.6 is dubbed "The Hammer."
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1990Joining Forces
Daimler-Benz and AMG sign an official agreement of cooperation. By 2005, AMG becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler.
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1993First of its Kind
The C36 AMG, the first car jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and AMG, begins production. In two years, it becomes the first AMG model ever marketed in the U.S.
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1994Repeat Performance
AMG's dominance on the track continues, with the new C36 AMG. The C-Class will go on to become the most successful car in German Touring Car Championship history.
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2002Supercharged
Equipped with a supercharger - "kompressor" in German - the revolutionary 5.5-liter AMG V-8 engine debuts in the next-generation SL55 with an output of nearly 500 horsepower. Both the vehicle and its powerplant are legends on arrival.
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2004Titan of Twelve
Courtesy of the new 6.0-liter biturbo V-12 AMG engine under its hood, the 2005 CL65 AMG Coupe launches with a staggering output of no less than 603 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque.
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2006Engine of Change
The first series-produced engine developed wholly by AMG is unveiled. A 6.3-liter V-8, it reigns as one of the most powerful naturally aspirated engines in production.
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2006Seeing Black
In Europe, the new AMG Performance Studio introduces its limited-production Black Series line with the SLK55. Boasting higher performance through racing-derived technology, the Black Series arrives on U.S shores the following year with the CLK63.
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2007A New Era
Coinciding with the company's 40th anniversary, AMG launches the groundbreaking C63. With exclusive AMG styling inside and out, the most powerful production C-Class ever also establishes a new design aesthetic unique to AMG.
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2010Instant Icon
AMG introduces its first vehicle developed entirely in-house: the SLS AMG. A super sports car with gullwing doors, it earns accolades and admiration the world over.
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2010Dynamic Duo
Given the internal designation "M157", the new 5.5-liter biturbo V-8 AMG engine premieres in the S63. Thanks in part to a pair of turbochargers, the M157 is not only more powerful than its larger, naturally aspirated predecessor, but also 25% more fuel-efficient.
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2012Electrifying Performance
The 2013 launch of the zero-local-emissions SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive for the European market is announced. Using technology from Formula 1, it will be the fastest electrically powered car on earth.
Performance
A team effort
While the hand-built engines usually steal the spotlight, the AMG approach to raising heart rates is anything but one-dimensional. It's about using all the weapons in the engineering arsenal to create a high-performance driving experience that's simply without equal.
Power delivery
With each successive generation, AMG engines produce more muscle more efficiently, thanks to constant innovation in areas such as turbocharging and direct injection. But it's the job of AMG transmissions to refine that power and deliver it with both speed and precision. Advanced gearboxes, up to four selectable driving modes, and racing-derived features including dual- or multi-clutch technology are more than up to the task.
Handling
In a Mercedes-AMG, everything from weight distribution and wheel design to load transfer and frame rigidity has been engineered for responsiveness. AMG suspensions feature exclusive components and hardware, not to mention sophisticated architecture honed over years on the track. Likewise, AMG braking systems employ technologies from the world of racing like heat-conquering compound discs and carbon-ceramic construction.
Sound
At AMG, what you hear when you put your foot down is just as important as what you feel. More than just tuned for performance, AMG exhaust systems are acoustically tuned to unleash the muscular growl of AMG engines during acceleration and downshifts, as well as when you fire the ignition. At cruising speeds, you're treated to a mellow yet throaty reminder of the power within.
Frame of Reference
When it comes to weight, less is more in the performance equation. That why AMG engineers selected aluminum -- around two-thirds lighter than steel -- for the skeleton of the SLS AMG. At just over 530 pounds, this revolutionary spaceframe delivers superior strength, a lower center of gravity and extraordinary handling characteristics.
AMG DRIVING ACADEMY
EXPERIENCE AMG IN ITS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Under the guidance of professional instructors, you'll push your driving abilities and a selection of Mercedes-AMG models to the limit on some of America's most legendary racetracks. It's a high-speed, high-adrenaline driving adventure like no other. And it's engineered specifically to prove what you -- and AMG -- are made of.
Design
The shape of performance
Even at first glance, you can tell there's something different about a Mercedes-AMG. The sharpened profile. The wider wheel arches. The road-hugging lower bodywork. At the AMG Design Center in Affalterbach, the aggressive character of Mercedes-AMG takes shape based on the advanced, high-performance technology beneath its skin. So while every AMG bears the Three-Pointed Star -- shorthand for the legendary craftsmanship and quality of Mercedes-Benz -- it's designed with the presence and the performance to set it apart.
AMG FRONT APRON
A signature element of AMG bodystyling, it features enlarged vents at both corners to channel air to the engine.
TWIN POWER DOMES
On many AMG models, distinctive bulges on the hood draw the eye and the mind to the hand-built powerhouse beneath.
WIDE STANCE
High-performance handling calls for enhanced road grip, which is delivered by wider axle tracks on most models, as well as wider tires.
REAR DIFFUSER
Used in auto racing to manage airflow exiting from under the vehicle, most AMG models incorporate it as a functional or stylistic element.
AMG COCKPIT
From the sport steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles, to the sport seats and special instrumentation, the purpose of a Mercedes-AMG is clear.
Finishing touches are made in the application of an embroidered AMG logo.1
An AMG Master Engine Builder affixes an engine plaque to his handiwork.2
A leather seat cover is meticulously shaped to ensure an exact fit.3
After stitching, excess material is carefully removed from a leather seat cover.4
The AMG seal is debossed into premium leather upholstery using a metal die.5
An oversize, multi-piston AMG front brake caliper, just before installation.6
An AMG perforated front brake rotor is installed on a front axle.7
Craftsmanship
WE HAVE A HAND IN EVERYTHING
In a Mercedes-AMG, impeccable craftsmanship isn't confined to the engine compartment. Every element is conceived and created to outperform in every arena, including its ability to catch the eye of a discerning driver. From the finishing of the cabin appointments to the calibration of the running gear, an AMG automobile represents the seamless intersection of high-tech engineering and handcrafted excellence.
EXPLORE MODELS
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SLS AMG GT Coupe
With a "GT" designation that indicates higher horsepower, a recalibrated sports transmission and an enhanced sports suspension, this gull-winged supercar follows nothing but the road. †
Engine
AMG 6.3-liter naturally aspirated front-mid V-8
Output
583 Horsepower 479 lb-ft of Torque
Acceleration*
0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds
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CL65 AMG Coupe
The Mercedes-Benz coupe ascends to a rewarding new apex with twin turbochargers, twelve cylinders and a 4-seat cabin with virtually every innovation from the Three-Pointed Star. †
Engine
AMG 6.0-liter biturbo V-12
Output
621 Horsepower 738 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.2 seconds
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CL63 AMG Coupe
The unparalleled passion of a Mercedes-Benz coupe becomes fully realized in the pillarless profile, peerless four-seat cabin and prodigious performance of this AMG masterwork. †
Engine
AMG 5.5-liter biturbo V-8
Output
536 horsepower 590 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.4 seconds
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C63 AMG Coupe
Two doors, a windswept profile and four individual sport seats set the stage in a vehicle with fierce power and refined comfort that provokes a response in driver and onlookers alike. †
Engine
AMG 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-8
Output
451 horsepower 443 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.4 seconds
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S65 AMG Sedan
Between the 621-hp biturbo V12, the incomparable luxury and the nearly endless list of features, this pinnacle of handcrafted performance makes superlatives seem inadequate. †
Engine
AMG 6.0-liter biturbo V-12
Output
621 horsepower 738 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.2 seconds
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S63 AMG Sedan
With its powerful potential rivaled only by its pure refinement, the AMG interpretation of the flagship S-Class creates earth-rumbling acceleration with effortless grace. †
Engine
AMG 5.5-liter biturbo V-8
Output
536 horsepower 590 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.4 seconds
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C63 AMG Sedan
The aggressive design lends even more swagger to a combination of raw performance and refined luxury that's uniquely adept at delivering all-around driving enjoyment. †
Engine
AMG 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-8
Output
451 horsepower 443 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.4 seconds
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SLS AMG GT Roadster
Higher horsepower, a recalibrated sports transmission and an enhanced sports suspension in a limited-production supercar that makes jaws drop along with its power soft top. †
Engine
AMG 6.3-liter naturally aspirated front-mid V-8
Output
583 horsepower 479 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 3.6 seconds
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SL65 AMG Roadster
Equipped with a 630-hp V-12 engine and one of the most advanced production suspensions in the world, the pinnacle of performance roadsters pulls not a single punch. †
Engine
AMG 6.0-liter biturbo V-12
Output
621 horsepower 738 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 3.9 seconds
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SL63 AMG Roadster
Thanks to lightweight aluminum construction, the 537-hp AMG 5.5-liter biturbo engine and a specially enhanced AMG sports suspension, the incomparable SL is even more so. †
Engine
AMG 5.5-liter biturbo V-8
Output
530 horsepower 590 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.2 seconds
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SLK55 AMG Roadster
A new, more efficient V-8 AMG engine and a choice of two retractable hardtops help make the most powerful SLK yet not just the most exhilarating, but the most refreshing. †
Engine
AMG 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V-8
Output
415 horsepower 398 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds
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G63 AMG SUV
In the hands of AMG, the iconic and uncompromising Mercedes-Benz off-roader emerges as more ferocious, more luxurious and more exclusive than ever before. †
Engine
AMG 5.5-liter biturbo V-8
Output
536 horsepower 561 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 5.3 seconds
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GL63 AMG SUV
Exquisite craftsmanship, exceptional versatility and extraordinary performance for up to seven passengers in a vehicle that leaves the typical full-size SUV far, far behind. †
Engine
AMG 5.5-liter biturbo V-8
Output
550 horsepower 560 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.8 seconds
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ML63 AMG SUV
A tantalizing performance vehicle with capabilities like no other, the AMG version of the groundbreaking M-Class can brazenly go where other SUVs don't dare to tread -- and fast. †
Engine
AMG 5.5-liter biturbo V-8
Output
518 horsepower 516 lb-ft of torque
Acceleration*
0 - 60 mph in 4.7 seconds
The Mercedes-Benz AMG iPad App
TAKE YOUR INSPIRATION TO GO.
With our exclusive iPad app, you can experience the world of AMG in a whole new way. See and hear vehicles on the track, navigate an interactive timeline, configure models, and learn about the technology that separates AMG from the rest of the high-performance pack.
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