History of mercedes benz amg

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History of Mercedes Benz AMG
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This History of Mercedes Benz AMG

• AMG are quite simply some of the finest and most
  sought-after letters to grace a car. For many,
  AMG is the pinnacle in Mercedes-Benz motor cars,
  the ultimate performance versions of already
  incredibly luxurious and exclusive vehicles.
  Founded in 1967 by Hans Werner Aufrecht and
  Erhard Melcher, AMG started by building and
  tuning engines, expanding into customising
  Mercedes-Benz vehicles and producing unofficial
  accessory and upgrade packs. AMG were an entirely
  separate company from Mercedes-Benz. They have
  since become a huge part of Mercedes-Benz
  history, going from an individual company which
  modified and tuned customers' Mercedes-Benz
  vehicles, to winning motorsport races and now
  being a fully-fledged department within
  Mercedes-Benz. Today, Mercedes-AMG vehicles are
  the very pinnacle in Mercedes-Benz performance
  models, offering incredible power and
  exclusivity. In this blog we will take a look at
  the various highlights in the history of
  Mercedes-AMG.

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1980s Excess

• In the 1980s AMG continued to provide aftermarket
  and tuning enhancements for Mercedes-Benz models.
  However, the racing success of the 1970s had set
  a foundation, and now in the 1980s, excess was
  very much in fashion. In 1986 you could send
  your W124 Mercedes-Benz E-Class to Affalterbach
  and AMG would do their thing, creating a car
  which was given the nickname 'Hammer'. Not only
  was the Hammer cool, it was stereotypically
  1980s, featuring wide arches and power pumped up
  to 375bhp - which was thanks to a 6.0-litre V8
  engine. It was hugely fast as well, with 0 to
  62mph happening in around 4.4 seconds which is
  quick today bordering on crazy back in 1980s.
  You could also get AMG to give your 300E
  Mercedes-Benz the same treatment, meaning that
  the 300E AMG was the fastest production saloon
  car in the world. The late 1980s also saw the
  first AMG model to be made available through
  Mercedes-Benz dealerships with a full warranty,
  in the form of a 225bhp 190 E AMG. This again was
  another huge step in AMG history.Know more
  about Mercedes Benz AMG

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F1 Safety Car

• Officially, the collaboration with AMG and
  Mercedes began in 1990 before Daimler-Benz took a
  controlling stake of the company in 1999, leading
  to AMG versions of almost every Mercedes model.
  The C 36 AMG of 1993 was the first AMG car to be
  developed by both AMG and Mercedes-Benz. From
  looks alone, it was a much more subtle affair
  than the decade before when AMG badged cars
  seemed a lot more excessive. The Mercedes-Benz
  input sure made for a classier AMG package. Of
  course, the motorsport foundation of the 1970s
  was still evident thanks to 276bhp on offer, via
  a luscious inline 6-cylinder engine, good enough
  for 0 to 62mph in circa 6.5 seconds. The C 36
  AMG also happened to be the Formula 1 Safety Car,
  showcasing the car's motorsport DNA flawlessly
  and of course attracting more potential buyers.

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DTM Inspiration

• The millennium came and Mercedes-Benz AMG models
  still proved popular. The E 55 AMG (E-Class) came
  along in 2002 and was somewhat of a super-saloon,
  allowing for incredible comfort, as well as
  unbelievable performance when required. The mid
  2000s was a very significant time in the history
  of Mercedes-Benz and AMG, as this was the year
  the very first AMG Black Series model was
  launched. Black Series models are the best of the
  best and only six have ever been created as of
  2021. The first Black Series AMG came in the
  form of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black
  Series. Beginning as a Safety car in 2004/2005
  the road car came about in 2006. Despite its
  compact proportions, Mercedes-Benz and AMG
  managed to shoehorn a 5.5-litre V8 in the SLK,
  resulting in 400bhp and 0 to 62mph in just 4.5
  seconds. In 2007 the second Black Series was
  born, the larger, more aggressive Mercedes-Benz
  CLK 63 AMG Black Series. It also happened to be
  an F1 Safety Car thanks to its 507bhp 6.2-litre
  V8 engine, meaning 0 to 62mph happened in just
  4.3 seconds. Only 120 were built, with 25 coming
  to the UK. A 199mph, 0 to 62mhp in 3.8 seconds
  SL 65 AMG Black Series also came along in 2008,
  ensuring a comprehensive decade for flagship AMG
  Black Series cars.

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SLS Flagship

• erhaps one of the most important decades in the
  AMG story. 2011 saw what is now arguably one of
  the most celebrated AMG models in the form of the
  C 63 AMG Coupe. This was the last C-Class AMG
  model to feature a naturally-aspirated engine and
  for that reason these cars are starting to become
  rather sought-after. 2011 also saw the next
  instalment of the Black Series AMG, the 512bhp C
  63 Black Series. A car capable of hitting 62mph
  from standstill in just over 4 seconds and go on
  to a top speed of 186mph. It certainly looks the
  part with the motorsport inspired wing and
  aggressive canards. The fifth AMG Black Series
  also came along in this era, in the form of the
  SLS AMG Black Series, which was launched in 2013.
  Until now, AMG Black Series cars had been based
  on Mercedes-Benz models, such as the C-Class and
  SL for example. The SLS was the first car to be
  built by AMG from the ground up, rather than
  being a Mercedes-Benz first of all. And so, the
  SLS AMG Black Series is undoubtedly one of the
  most sought-after, if not the most sought-after
  AMG ever.

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Pushing the Envelope

• At time the time of writing in 2021, the 2020s
  have welcomed some more epic Mercedes-AMG models,
  such as the A 45 AMGGLA 45 S andGLC 63 After
  getting on for a decade since any new AMG Black
  Series models were launched, a sixth addition to
  the Black Series legacy has been added in the
  form of the epic Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series.
  With a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 heart and looks
  that emulate Mercedes-AMG racing cars, this is
  the most track-focused AMG product yet - tracing
  back its heritage to the Red Pig from the start
  of our timeline. With 0-62mph happening in just
  over 3 seconds, and with a 202mph top speed, this
  is without doubt one serious piece of kit born
  for the racetrack - which happens to be road
  legal too.

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