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Loftier-performance subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG

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Mercedes-AMG GmbH

Blazon	Subsidiary (GmbH)
Industry	Automotive
Founded	1967; 55 years ago  (1967) (as AMG Motorenbau und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) Burgstall a. d. Murr, Germany
Founders	Hans Werner Aufrecht Erhard Melcher
Fate	Caused past DaimlerChrysler (1999 (1999)), and operating nether Daimler AG
Headquarters	Affalterbach , Germany
Area served	Worldwide
Central people	Philipp Schiemer (Chairman of the Board)[1]
Products	A C CL CLA CLK CLS E G GLA GLB GLC GLE GLS GT R Southward SL SLC SLK SLS
Services	Research and development
Number of employees	~ii,900
Parent	Mercedes-Benz AG (1999-nowadays)[one]
Website	www.mercedes-amg.com

Mercedes-AMG GmbH, usually known as AMG, is the high-performance subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG.^[ane] AMG independently hires engineers and contracts with manufacturers to customize Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles. The visitor has its headquarters in Affalterbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

AMG was originally an independent engineering firm specializing in performance improvements for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. DaimlerChrysler AG took a controlling interest in 1999, then became the sole owner of AMG in 2005. Mercedes-AMG GmbH is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG,^[1] which is in turn owned by the Mercedes-Benz Group.^[2]

AMG models typically have more aggressive looks, a higher level of performance, ameliorate handling, better stability and more than extensive utilise of carbon fibre than their regular Mercedes-Benz counterparts.^[3] AMG models are typically the nearly expensive and highest-performing variant of each Mercedes-Benz grade.^[3]

AMG variants are unremarkably badged with ii numerals, equally opposed to regular Mercedes-Benz vehicles, which have iii (e.g. "East 63" every bit opposed to "Eastward 350").^[four] The numerals practise not e'er bespeak engine size, but are rather a tribute to earlier heritage cars, such every bit the 300 SEL 6.3 litre. For example, newer-model AMG V8s such every bit the E 63 actually have four.0L V8s.

The globe'southward first stand-solitary Mercedes-AMG dealership, AMG Sydney, was opened in Sydney, Australia in 2018.^[five]

History [edit]

AMG logo on a Mercedes E 63 AMG (W212)

AMG was founded equally 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 and Erhard Melcher in Burgstall an der Murr, near Stuttgart. The initialism 'AMG' stands for Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach (Aufrecht's nascence town). In 1976, most of AMG moved to Affalterbach, with the racing-engine evolution remaining at the old location in Burgstall. At this fourth dimension, Erhard Melcher ceased to be a partner, merely 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 normally developed vehicles (the starting time one being the Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, in 1993).

On 1 January 1999, DaimlerChrysler AG (as it was chosen between 1998 and 2007) acquired 51 percent of AMG shares, and AMG was renamed to Mercedes-AMG GmbH.^[six] Racing engine evolution was divested and continues to exist in Burgstall under the name HWA (Aufrecht's initials). On i January 2005, Aufrecht sold his remaining shares to DaimlerChrysler, and since and so, Mercedes-AMG GmbH has been a wholly endemic subsidiary of the Mercedes-Benz Group.^[seven]

Development of the product range [edit]

AMG V Spoke Route Wheel 8JX16 Version i

AMG started off by designing and testing racing engines. It expanded its business concern 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 (1971–1989 SL roadster),^[8] Mercedes-Benz W116 (1972–1980 S-class), Mercedes-Benz W123 (1976–1985 Eastward-class predecessor), Mercedes-Benz W124 (1984–1997 E-class), Mercedes-Benz W126 (1979–1992 S-class), Mercedes-Benz R129 (1989–2001 SL roadster), and Mercedes-Benz W201 (1990–1993 C-class) models.

During the early 1980s and up until 1990, AMG offered a variety of engine performance packages, blend wheels and styling products equally an entirely independent company from Daimler-Benz. In 1990, AMG signed a co-operation understanding with Daimler-Benz, and AMG options and cars were and then offered in Mercedes-Benz showrooms; in 1999 Daimler AG, and then known equally DaimlerChrysler AG, bought the controlling share of AMG and made them part of the official Mercedes-Benz line-up.^[nine]

Typical AMG operation enhancements, which the buyer could custom social club, included increased engine displacements (v.2 litre, 5.4 litre), functioning top ends with port and polished heads and intake, lightened valve train, and more aggressive cams. The DOHC 32V engine had likewise only been developed and was the pinnacle of AMG operation. A Getrag 5-speed manual transmission could be ordered from AMG, and Mercedes had not offered a transmission transmission V8 since the early on 1970s.

The performance wheels offered during the same catamenia were 15-inch or xvi-inch ATS AMG 5 Spoke Road Wheels, commonly referred to as Pentas. Penta was really a UK-based company that supplemented the high demand for the AMG cycle at the fourth dimension with a replica and only a very slight styling difference, but they were non made or endorsed by AMG. The genuine AMG wheels were frequently coupled with an AMG performance suspension bundle that included uprated and lowered springs, and re-valved stupor absorbers.

Another popular cosmetic upgrade were the AMG body kits. These ranged from subtle front spoilers to aggressive Wide Trunk kits for the W126 coupes. Other options included Recaro seats, smaller diameter steering wheels, musical instrument clusters, chrome delete option (all brightworks color-coded or painted satin black), refrigerators, shift knobs, how-do-you-do-fi stereo systems, custom upholstery and enhanced interior wood packages.

The release of the AMG Hammer sedan in 1986, based on the W124 Eastward-Form, took AMG'south performance modifications for a fast midsized sedan to a new level. AMG made the globe'southward fastest passenger sedan at the fourth dimension, nicknamed the Hammer,^[x] by squeezing Mercedes 5.6-litre V8 tuned by AMG to 360 hp into a midsized sedan. It was very ambitious for the era, with 32-valve cylinder heads and twin camshafts, and said to be faster than the Lamborghini Countach from 60 to 120 mph.^[11] After models were even more powerful and introduced the 17-inch AMG Aero 1 Hammer wheels. 1986 was too the year Mercedes introduced the 560 M117 engine. This provided yet another opportunity for customers to club the largest AMG deportation available at the time, the 6L 100 mm bore SOHC or DOHC engines available for both the W126 coupe and sedans.

Through the early on 2000s, AMG focused principally on supercharged V8 and V6 engines, but the company officially abandoned this technology in 2006 with the introduction of the naturally aspirated 6.ii L M156 V8. On 16 January 2006, Mercedes-AMG Chairman Volker Mornhinweg told AutoWeek that the company would use turbocharging for higher output rather than supercharging. For 2011, AMG released the M157 v.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 downwards to the CLS, Due east-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).^[12]

Mercedes AMG DTM automobile (2003)

Although there were some AMG models in the 1980s with manual transmissions, nearly all recent models accept used automatics (5G-Tronic and later 7G-Tronic with Speedshift), in contrast to BMW 1000, which used transmission and recently automated transmissions (the current type beingness a dual clutch transmission). Starting in 2009, however, AMG began adopting the seven-speed AMG SpeedShift MCT automatic transmission.

Although these are considered the well-nigh well known in-house tuning divisions, Mercedes-AMG has a considerably different philosophy than BMW Grand. Compared to BMW M, Mercedes-AMG is "less narrow in its sporting focus, all the same still combining sledgehammer functioning with relaxed handling, cultured comfort, and practicality".^[13]

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 direct-line acceleration but poor handling dynamics. Yet, current Mercedes-AMG chairman Volker Mornhinweg has urged the division to return to its roots of building sports cars.^[14]

Motor racing [edit]

In the late 1960s and early on 1970s, AMG entered the big Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.iii V8 saloon, affectionately named the "Ruddy Sow", in the 1971 Spa 24 Hours, and the European Touring Auto Championship. AMG and Mercedes worked together on Mercedes-Benz W201 cars for the 1988 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM, German language Touring Motorcar Championship). AMG was made the official partner.

When DaimlerChrysler acquired a majority share of AMG in 1999, the motor racing section was divested into HWA AG. Their first car was the sick-fated Mercedes-Benz CLR. Since 2000, HWA builds and runs the cars for Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), as well as the M271 engine tuned for employ in Formula 3.

In 2000, an extensively modified one-off Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK 55 was congenital by the AMG Factory every bit a purpose-congenital race car to compete in the 2001 Targa Tasmania seven day road race. Mick Doohan was the works Mercedes-Benz AMG driver.^[xv]

AMG engine display at the Pagani factory

Vi successive lightly modified Mercedes-Benz AMG models (including, most recently, a C190 GT R) have acted as the safety cars for the FIA Formula 1 World Title.

Since 2010, the SLS AMG GT3 and the AMG GT3 has been competing in GT competitions effectually the world, such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, Blancpain Endurance Series, Blancpain Sprint Serial, VLN, 24 Hours of Nürburgring, British GT Title, Super GT, Australian GT Title, Bathurst 12 Hr, Dubai 24 Hour, Macau GT Loving cup and Pirelli World Challenge.

In belatedly 2011, later on the cease of the Formula One flavour, Mercedes GP Petronas announced that information technology would be using the AMG branding for its F1 efforts, changing its proper name to Mercedes AMG Petronas for the 2012 flavour onwards.^[16]

Three AMG Due east-Class V8 Supercars competed in the Australian Supercars Championship from 2013 to 2015, operated by Erebus Motorsport under the AMG Customer Sports Program.^[17]

Relationship with Pagani [edit]

AMG likewise provides engines for the Zonda and Huayra cars. The M297 seven,291 cc displacement V12 engines were originally used in the 1995 SL 73 AMG. It is the largest displacement naturally aspirated engine provided past AMG and is now exclusively used past Pagani.

Relationship with Aston Martin [edit]

On 25 July 2013, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd and Daimler AG appear 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 utilise of sure 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. The technical partnership will support Aston Martin'due south launch of a new generation of models and newly developed bespoke V8 powertrains.^{[18] [xix] [20]}

For the 2021 Formula One World Championship, the German language marque will share the role of official Safety Machine supplier with Aston Martin.

Human relationship with Lotus [edit]

AMG as well provides engines for the Lotus Emira. The M139 I4 engine that was originally used in the CLA 45 AMG.^[21]

Current AMG models [edit]

AMG carbon fibre engine cover

All AMG engines - with the exception of the "35" M260 2.0 L Inline-4 Turbo and "43" M276 3.0 50 V6 Bi-Turbo engine, every bit well equally diverse other "43" and "53" models using the new M256 inline vi engine - are hand built using a "one man, one engine" philosophy at the current AMG constitute 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.^[22]

Every bit office of the official Mercedes product line, the AMG models are sold next with regular production models, dissimilar those offered past other Mercedes tuning firms such as Brabus.

E 63 AMG carbon ceramic brake Geneva auto show 2011

"35" M260 2.0 L Inline-4 Turbo [edit]

• Mercedes-AMG A 35
• Mercedes-AMG CLA 35
• Mercedes-AMG GLA 35
• Mercedes-AMG GLB 35

"45" M139 2.0 50 Inline-4 Turbo [edit]

• Mercedes-AMG A 45/A 45 S 4MATIC+
• Mercedes-AMG CLA 45/CLA 45 S 4MATIC+
• Mercedes-AMG GLA 45/GLA 45 South 4MATIC+

At 310 kW (416 hp) and 500 nm in the 45 S variant, the M139 with twin-roll turbo is the world's nigh powerful iv-cylinder engine in serial production with a specific output of 208 hp per litre or 104 hp per cylinder.

"43" M276 3.0 Fifty V6 Bi-Turbo [edit]

• 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 canonical M276 V6 gasoline engine series.

"43" M256 iii.0 L Inline-half-dozen Turbo [edit]

• Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupé

"53" M256 iii.0 L Inline-half dozen Turbo [edit]

• Mercedes-AMG East 53 (A238/C238/W213/S213)
• Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 (C257)
• Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupé
• Mercedes-AMG GLE 53

These are powered by the new Mercedes-Benz M 256 inline half dozen cylinder engine.

"55" M177 four.0 L V8 Bi-Turbo [edit]

• Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+

"63" M177/M178 4.0 Fifty V8 Bi-Turbo [edit]

• Mercedes-AMG C 63
• Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe
• Mercedes-AMG Due east 63
• Mercedes-AMG GT
• Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+
• Mercedes-AMG GT 63 four-Door Coupé
• Mercedes-AMG S 63
• Mercedes-AMG GLC 63
• Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe
• Mercedes-AMG M 63 (W463) 2d generation

Launched in the UK market in Apr 2015,^[23] the 4-litre M178 V8 uses an unusual configuration where the position of the intake and exhaust are reversed, to create a more than compact engine and hence vehicle blueprint. This "hot inside five" configuration, as AMG calls it, has the exhaust gasses exiting into the central v surface area of the engine block where the engine's twin turbochargers are also mounted.

Previous AMG models [edit]

In addition to the models listed in a higher place, there were also predecessors to the electric current AMG models.

"65" M275 6.0 50 V12 Bi-Turbo [edit]

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (2012)

The models listed below were powered by a variant of the Mercedes-Benz M275 engine.

• 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 ability-found has an all-new design of the bi-turbo organization, which features larger turbochargers and a new, more powerful charge-air cooling organisation, and the increment in the engine displacement (to 5980 cc) too as many other engine design measures.^[24] This allows information technology to produce a claimed 621 horsepower and 738 lb⋅ft (1,001 N⋅m) of torque.

"65" models used a 5-speed automatic transmission for a long time, equally the newer 7G-Tronic 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 balance of the AMG line-up.^[25]

Coinciding with the facelift of the CL-Class for the 2011 model yr, 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 0–60 miles per 60 minutes (0–97 km/h) in iv.2 seconds (0.ii seconds faster than the 2011 CL 63), with an electronically express elevation speed of 186 miles per hour (299 km/h). The update too improved fuel economy and reduced carbon emissions by 3.5% over the outgoing model.^{[26] [27]}

"63" M157 five.5 L V8 Bi-Turbo [edit]

The models listed below were powered by the M157 variant of the Mercedes-Benz M278 engine.

• 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 Yard 63 (W166 pre-facelift)
• Mercedes-AMG S 63 (W222 pre-facelift)
• Mercedes-AMG SL 63 (R231)

Rumoured in 2009 and confirmed in 2010, AMG adult the M157, a 5.v-litre V8 with direct fuel injection and twin turbochargers. Power is rated at upwardly to 577 bhp (430 kW; 585 PS) at 5,250-v,750rpm with a tiptop torque of 664 lb⋅ft (900 N⋅m) made betwixt 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm (the corporeality of ability and torque depends on model, merely these are the maximum ratings).^{[28] [29]} Both engines are mated to Mercedes-Benz's 7-speed MCT transmission.^{[30] [31] [32]} Unlike the M156 naturally aspirated 6.2 L V8, which was developed entirely inside AMG, the M157 is based upon the M278 used in the regular Mercedes-Benz Due south-Class and CL-Class.^[33] 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, pregnant it avoids the US Gas Guzzler Tax for the first time always, despite having upwards to 47 horsepower more than. The M157's increased torque from both the regular version and operation package ways 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 fashion and is lightweight at 204 kg.^{[30] [31] [32]} The M157 is said to be ideal for powering total-size sedans such as the S-Course, but the older M156 remains in production, as its more than precise throttle response is still well suited to smaller sportier models (the C-Grade), until the 2015 model arrives, which is powered by a 4.0 liter V8.^[34]

five.5 L V8 BiTurbo models carry the "63" model designation, shared with the half dozen.2L V8 models.^[35] Visually, the 2011 S 63 AMG is differentiated from the 2010 model (itself face-lifted over the 2009 Southward 63) past the more than athwart design of the chromed dual exhaust tips, which also sport embossed AMG logos, every bit well as new forged wheels.^[36] For the CL 63 AMG, the new M157 engine coincides with the facelift of the CL-Grade for the 2011 model year.

Despite mutual conventionalities, 63 AMG models are typically faster than their 65 AMG counterparts. An Southward 63 AMG accelerates faster and handles better than an S 65 AMG (due to 4-bicycle 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 past use of the V8.^{[37] [38]}

Since 2013, AMG models with the S-Model bundle characteristic all-wheel drive, which allows for improve handling and better acceleration. The Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Due south has been tested to accelerate to 60 mph in just three.2 seconds, with a quarter mile fourth dimension of 11.6 seconds.^[39] 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 676 bhp (504 kW; 685 PS) and 631 lb⋅ft (856 N⋅yard).^[xl]

"63" M156 vi.2 L V8 [edit]

• 2008-2015 C63 AMG, C63 AMG Black Series, Edition 507 (Sedan and Wagon) (facelifted for the 2012 model year)
• Mercedes E63 AMG (W211)
• Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG, CLK 63 AMG Black Series
• Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (2009-2012)
• Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
• Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
• Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (W212, 2009-2011)
• 2010 SLS AMG (M159)

AMG developed its ain V8 engine (dubbed M156 in development) for the DTM serial. 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.^{[41] [42]} There are as well other AMG nameplates no longer in production:

• 1988–1993 190E AMG 3.2
• 1988–1993 300E AMG three.4E, AMG three.4CE, AMG 3.4TE
• 1992 "The Hammer" AMG Widebody Coupe
• 1993–1994 E 60 AMG
• 1994–1995 Eastward 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 fifty 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 Blackness Serial

"55" M152 5.5 50 V8 [edit]

• AMG SLK 55

The M152 is a naturally aspirated, detuned version of the M157 Biturbo V8. This V8 volition be used for the 2012 SLK 55 AMG, and information technology produces 415 hp and 398 lb-ft. This engine was discontinued in 2016 with the introduction of the SLC 43 AMG.^[43]

"43" M276 3.0 L V6 Bi-Turbo [edit]

• 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-four Turbo [edit]

• Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
• Mercedes-AMG A 45

The 2.0 L Turbo I4 was created for utilize 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),^[44] making it the well-nigh powerful turbo four-cylinder in production, and with a 190.5-horsepower per liter, one of the well-nigh power dense engines in production.^[45] Models with the M133 Turbo 4 are paired with a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT Dual-Clutch Manual. The CLA45 AMG tin accelerate from 0–lx mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds, according to Motor Tendency's first test of the vehicle.^[46]

"30" 3.0 L I5 diesel fuel [edit]

• OM612 3.0 50 "xxx" I5 Diesel models
  • C 30 CDI AMG (sedan, wagon, and Sportcoupé)

"32" 3.2 50 V6 KOMPRESSOR [edit]

2003 United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland version of C 32 Estate (S203) in Bright Silvery.

Powertrain consists of AMG Speedshift v-speed automated transmission mated to an AMG 3.two-litre V6 Kompressor engine with an output of 260 kW/349 hp and 332 lb⋅ft (450 North⋅m) 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 and h2o-to-air intercooler. The supercharger was adult in conjunction with IHI and features Teflon-coated rotors producing overall boost of fourteen.5 psi (i bar). Compared to the standard M112 engine, the AMG version also has a new crankshaft, new connecting rods and pistons, an oil pump with a seventy-percent increased capacity, lightweight camshafts, and harder valve springs for a redline of 6200 rpm, an increase of 200 rpm.^[47]

While rival BMW Thousand developed the SMG-2 automatic transmission for the BMW M3, the C 32 and SLK 32 accept a 5-speed automated transmission's "Speedshift" system, which now has quicker response (upwards to 35 percent) to accelerator and shift selector movements.^[48]

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 past the M113 4.3L V8 engine. The C 32 AMG can practice 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.2sec 0–100 in 12.6 with a one/4 mile of 13.6 at 106 mph (C&D comparison exam May 2003).^{[49] [50]}

• 3.ii L Supercharged M112 V6 AMG
  • 2002–2004 C 32 AMG (sedan, railroad vehicle (S203), and Sportcoupé)
  • 2001–2004 SLK 32 AMG
  • 2005–2006 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-six

"55" 5.4 L V8 KOMPRESSOR [edit]

2004 AMG CL 55 Kompressor.

This model was nicknamed the "Hammer" after the original 1986 AMG Hammer (a W124 E-Class sedan with an AMG-tuned 360 hp 5.six-litre V8). The 2003 E 55 AMG could do 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.4 seconds.

The main engine is a 5.4 L V8 engine This engine comes in two configurations.

• The first configuration is a naturally aspirated V8 with 354 PS (260 kW; 349 hp) 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 unit, but at a reduced displacement of 4.3L, hence the '43' designation.
• The other configuration is a similar unit only with a highly efficient Lysholm type twin spiral supercharger. manufactured by Eaton, is in the residuum of the AMG 55 models, which are typically midsized or larger vehicles. The published output according to Mercedes varies from 476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp) to 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) and 700 N⋅1000 (520 lb⋅ft) to 720 North⋅yard (530 lb⋅ft), depending on various methods of power measurements and dissimilar ECU programming for national legislations. For instance, the East 55 AMG's engine was at the low stop, notwithstanding it was still Mercedes-Benz's fastest sedan at the time,^[51] while the SL55 AMG's engine had the top output.^{[52] [53]} Mercedes has claimed that a more restrictive exhaust arrangement was responsible for cut output on the E 55 AMG, however some enthusiasts have managed to crash-land up horsepower to 505 on the E 55 by incorporating some parts from the SL 55.^[54]

The supercharged 5.4 Fifty 24 valve V8 engine was mated to the Speedshift v-speed automated transmission, which has a torque chapters of 796 lb⋅ft (one,079 N⋅thou), equally the newer 7G-Tronic introduced in 2003 is limited to 542 lb⋅ft (735 North⋅m), not enough to handle the torque from the supercharged V8.^{[25] [55]}

The V8 Due south 55 AMG had a comparable output to the V12-powered S600 throughout their production. The Due south 55 AMG (2001–02) was outfitted with a 5.4 L 354 hp (264 kW) V8 motor while the subsequently versions (2003–06) sported the aforementioned motor, merely supercharged to a rated 493 hp (368 kW). The S600 (2001–02) was outfitted with a 5.8L 362 hp (270 kW) V12 engine while the later versions (2003–06) sported a twin-turbocharged (or Bi-Turbo) 493 hp (368 kW) 5.5L V12. The justification for having two models with the aforementioned 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.iv Fifty engines in favor of the new M156 V8 beginning in 2006, which was paired with 7G-Tronic. However, some enthusiasts were disappointed because the M156 produces less torque than the M113K (which is supercharged).

For the Model Twelvemonth 2009:

• M113 five.4 L "55" V8 models (naturally aspirated)
  • SLK 55 AMG
• M113 v.4 L "55" V8 models (supercharged)
  • Thou 55 AMG

Previous 55 AMG models [edit]

• 1999–2002 East 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 Due south 55 AMG
• 2001–2006 CL 55 AMG
• 2005–2006 C 55 AMG
• 2001–2009 G 55 AMG

"63" M137 6.3 Fifty V12 [edit]

The "63" badging was used on the brusk-lived 2001 S 63 AMG, 2001 CL 63 AMG and 2002 Thousand 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 only 26 examples were built in November 2001 (51 plate), with some U.k. being and 1 for France registered in March 2002. These had a base of operations price of £110,000 (~Usa$200,000).^{[56] [57] [58]} The G 63 AMG was the rarest W463 of all with only v examples built in September 2002 and sold in Germany at over €250,000 each.

These are powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3L V12 producing 326 kW (443 PS; 437 hp). This engine is based on the M137 5.8L V12 used in the Southward 600 and CL 600, but the AMG variants have a larger deportation, a new management system, a new crank case and cooling arrangement, weight-optimized pistons, and a new camshaft with greater valve lift and modified valves. 390 lb⋅ft (530 North⋅chiliad) of torque are available betwixt 2500–5800rpm with a tiptop of 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) at 4400 rpm while horsepower grows past almost 80 over the 5.8L V12. It is mated to a 5-speed automated manual. The 2001 S 63 AMG V12 had 100 hp more the 2001 S 55 AMG, and was a few tenths faster.^{[56] [57]}

"lx", "73", "70", "55" [edit]

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129) 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 381 PS (280 kW; 376 hp) at 5500 rpm.^[59] AMG claimed a 0–62 mph (100 km/h) speed of 5.6 seconds. Its summit speed was limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), but with the limiter removed, it was capable of approximately 185 mph (298 km/h). AMG later unofficially conceded that 0–threescore mph (0–97 km/h) was more than similar 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 well-nigh powerful V12 engine ever put into an SL up to that time. Afterwards a cursory hiatus, the SL 73 was offered again from 1998 to 2001. The aforementioned 7.3 Fifty V12 was afterward 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 manner from 1998 to 2001 in limited numbers (5.4L V8, 354 PS (260 kW; 349 hp) 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 vi.two L V8 [edit]

The "63" M156 is currently in product in the C 63 AMG and tuned equally the M159 in the SLS AMG, although there were many models that were previously in production.

This naturally aspirated V8 will besides be used to replace most of the "55" models. The published output according to Mercedes varies from 457 PS (336 kW; 451 hp) on the C 63 AMG, to 525 PS (386 kW; 518 hp) on the C/CLK/R/ML/GL/S/SL/CL/E 63 AMG.

The 2008 Due south 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 five.5-liter twin-turbo V12, while also having a higher redline. Still, the S600/CL600/SL600 is more expensive and has more torque at 612 pound-anxiety (830 N⋅chiliad).^[60] The S 63/CL 63/SL 63, yet, do take 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.four L V8 engine—which was restricted to the Speedshift 5G-Tronic five-speed automatic transmission, as it had a torque chapters of 796 lb⋅ft (ane,079 N⋅yard)—the reduced torque of the "63" M156 6.2L V8 means it can be mated with the more efficient 7G-Tronic, which can withstand a limit of 542 lb⋅ft (735 Due north⋅m). Despite the reduction in torque, the increased horsepower and more efficient manual enable the 63 models to match or surpass the acceleration of the "55" models.^[25] Nearly of the M156-engined models used the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission, nevertheless the more than recent 2009 SL 63, 2010 Eastward 63, and 2012 C 63 use the 7-speed MCT transmission.

• Previous M156 Models
  • 2007–2010 S 63 AMG
  • 2006–2010 CL 63 AMG^[61]
  • 2007–2011 ML 63 AMG
  • 2007 R 63 AMG
  • 2006–2009 CLK 63 AMG^[62] (introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show) (used equally 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 Eastward 63 AMG (Sedan and Carriage)

Black Series [edit]

• SLK 55 AMG Black Series
• CLK 63 AMG Blackness Series
• SL 65 AMG Blackness Series
• C 63 AMG Black Series
• SLS AMG Black Series
• AMG GT Black Serial

The AMG Performance Studio in Affalterbach is responsible for the upgrades that make an AMG into an AMG Black Series model. The Blackness Series treatment is only available on ii door vehicles, which includes weight reduction, bucket seats, outside alterations, interior alterations, college power, greater traction, handling, and significantly greater overall performance. Black Serial models are known as street-legal race cars.

The SLS AMG Black Series was tested past Motor Tendency to have a 0-sixty time of 3.2 seconds, and a quarter mile time of xi.1 seconds at 129.viii mph. The SLS AMG Black Series "demolished" the Motor Trend figure eight in only 23.1 seconds, beating the McLaren MP4-12C, Ferrari 458 Italia, Audi R8 V10 Plus, and the SRT Viper.^[63] The SLS AMG Blackness Series is currently the 22nd fastest car to lap the Nürburgring.^[64] The SLS AMG Blackness Series had the same i:xix time every bit the Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-iv SuperVeloce, the Ferrari Enzo, and beat the Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-four, Porsche 997 GT2, and Nissan GT-R effectually the Meridian Gear test track.^[65]

Electrical Bulldoze [edit]

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 applied science derived from Formula 1, and was the fastest electric car.^[22] The SLS AMG Electrical Drive has 740 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, and Mercedes-AMG claims a 0–lx mph (0–97 km/h) time of iii.nine seconds.^[41]

Come across besides [edit]

• Listing of German cars
• Alpina
• Audi Sport GmbH
• BMW M
• Brabus
• Gran Turismo
• Opel Performance Middle

References [edit]

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External links [edit]

• Official website

harrisonequesions.blogspot.com

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-AMG

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