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The History Of Mercedes And AMG
Posted on October 14, 2005 at 10:32 AM CST
Mercedes-Benz AMG Overhead picture several cars
I have a question for all the Mercedes history buffs out there: "What year did Mercedes and AMG sign a cooperation agreement allowing AMG vehicles to be sold through Mercedes' dealerships around the world?"
The year was 1990, and Mercedes has never been the same since. Mercedes, a name synonymous with luxury and quality, could now add performance and power to their extensive list of qualities.
Yesterday, Daimler Chrysler published an article discussing the history of Mercedes and AMG, as well as detailing various milestones throughout the years. If you, like many, have been a fan of Mercedes from childhood on, you'll probably recognize all the cars on the list. If you're unfamiliar with the two companies' history, take a look at it and see where the current wave of high performance AMG models came from. The full press release follows.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Cooperation Contract Of 1990 Opens Up New Possibilities For AMG
Mercedes-Benz Complete Lineup of Silver AMG Cars and SUV
The cooperation agreed between Daimler-Benz and AMG in 1990 opened up completely new possibilities for the medium-sized company. From then on, AMG cars were sold and serviced by the world-wide sales network of Mercedes-Benz – improving acceptance on the part of the customers decisively. Continued expansion led to the opening of plant no. 3, and the workforce grew to 400. In 1993, the German Patent and Trademark Office registered the acronym AMG as a trademark, thereby acknowledging the brand’s high level of recognition. The C 36 AMG launched in the same year was the first jointly developed AMG high-performance car of which over 5,000 units were produced until 1997. Similar successes were recorded with the E 50 AMG and E 55 AMG in the following years.
Another milestone was the integration of AMG in the DaimlerChrysler Group on January 1, 1999, when Hans Werner Aufrecht transferred 51 percent of his stake to the newly founded Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The motorsport department was hived off and renamed H.W.A. GmbH. In the immediate vicinity of Mercedes-AMG, some 210 employees are now taking care of AMG’s long-term activities in the DTM (German Touring Car Masters) together with Mercedes-Benz Motorsport.
Modernization and expansion in Affalterbach starting in 2000
Parallel to this, the location in Affalterbach was expanded and modernized. New representative buildings and the latest test rigs demonstrate the exceptional position of this traditional company to visitors at first glance. In the new AMG engine manufacturing department, the most progressive production processes are applied to build the powerful AMG high-performance engines in keeping with the AMG philosophy “One Man, One Engine”. By 2005, the company premises had grown from 41,300 to 57,750 square meters; at the same time, the roofed area in all buildings more than doubled from some 20,000 to 42,850 square meters.
In January 2005 DaimlerChrysler took over the remaining shares and has since been the sole stockholder of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. With this move, DaimlerChrysler secured the competence, the experience and the manpower of a partner who has over the years become the epitome of success in international motorsport, in manufacturing exclusive high-performance cars and in creating dynamic designs. This exemplary success story is borne out by the sales figures. Sales of Mercedes-AMG GmbH rose from 11,500 units in 2000 to over 20,000 units in 2004. The workforce also reached a new record level: some 680 people are currently employed at the location in Affalterbach (as per October 2005).
Since September 1, 2005, the company management has been made up of Volker Mornhinweg (chairman), Wolf Zimmermann (Development and Production) and Domingos Piedade (Sales, Marketing and Global Relations).
Mercedes-AMG: Responsibility for all processes
Being the Performance Division of the DaimlerChrysler Group,Mercedes-AMG assumes responsibility for all processes in the development of chassis, engine, drive system, suspension, brakes, electronics, aerodynamics, interior, design and quality through to the approval of the complete AMG car. In addition, Mercedes-AMG takes care of all aspects which are relevant for marketing and sales – completely independently. A traditional strength of AMG is the realization of particularly individual customer wishes: in the AMG Manufacture, specialists come up with tailor-made and out-of-the-ordinary solutions and create unique, one-off cars to meet customer wishes – “one man, one engine” – incorporating the highest quality standards as a matter of course.
Silver SLK55 and C 55 AMG On Race Track
The AMG Manufacture is also the place where the SLK 55 AMG used as the official FIA Formula One Safety Car and the C 55 AMG station wagon serving as Medical Car were set up. AMG’s long-term commitment to Formula One began in 1984 with a specially developed Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe for use as Medical Car. After sporadic activities in the following years, Mercedes-AMG has been providing the FIA Safety Car regularly in what is the ninth successive season now. It began with the C 36 AMG in 1996 and continued with the first CLK 55 AMG in 1997, the CL 55 AMG in 2000 and the SL 55 AMG one year later. The new CLK 55 AMG made its debut in 2003, and since 2004, the new SLK 55 AMG has been ensuring safety on Formula One race-tracks.
The most important technical milestones of AMG
1971: Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 AMG with 206 kW/280 hp output, 542 Nm torque, optimized suspension and higher-performance brakes.
From the mid-1970s: More powerful AMG engines, modifications to suspension and brakes, AMG alloy wheels and wide tires for numerous Mercedes-Benz models.
1982: In-car video for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
1983: Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3 AMG with 118 kW/160 hp output.
1983: Mercedes-Benz 280 CE 5.0 AMG, V8 engine with 203 kW/276 hp output and 408 Nm torque.
1984: Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG, V8 engine with newly developed four-valve technology, 250 kW/340 hp output, 260 km/h top speed.
1984: Mercedes-Benz 300 E 5.0 AMG, V8 engine with newly developed four-valve technology, 250 kW/340 hp output, 280 km/h top speed.
1985: New metallic catalytic converter technology for optimum emission control.
1986: Mercedes-Benz 300 E 5.6 AMG, V8 engine with 5.6 liter displacement, four-valve technology, 265 kW/360 hp output, 510 Nm torque, top speed over 300 km/h. First-time combination of sports-car performance with the everyday practicality typical of Mercedes-Benz. American fans christen the powerful AMG car “the Hammer”.
1987: Mercedes-Benz 300 E AMG and 190 E AMG with 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine and 180 kW/245 hp output.
1987: Suspension with fully automatic, electronic damper adjustment.
1988: Mercedes-Benz 300 E 6.0 AMG, V8 engine with six-liter displacement, four-valve technology, 283 kW/385 hp output, 566 Nm torque.
1989: Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution AMG , four-cylinder engine with 165 kW/225 hp output, 240 Nm torque.
1989: Mercedes-Benz 500 SL 6.0 AMG, V8 engine with six-liter displacement, four-valve technology, 283 kW/385 hp output, 566 Nm torque.
1990: Mercedes-Benz 300 E-24 3.4 AMG, six-cylinder engine with 200 kW/272 hp output and 335 Nm torque.
1992: Mercedes-Benz E 60 AMG and SL 60 AMG, V8 engine with six-liter displacement, four-valve technology, 280 kW/381 hp output, 580 Nm torque.
1993: Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG with six-cylinder engine, 206 kW/280 hp output and 385 Nm torque. First jointly developed car under the cooperation contract concluded between Daimler-Benz and AMG.
1996: Mercedes-Benz E 50 AMG with V8 engine, 255 kW/347 hp output and 480 Nm torque.
1997: Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG with V8 engine, 225 kW/306 hp output and 410 Nm torque. Also available as a station wagon.
1997: Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG with V8 engine, 260 kW/354 hp output and 530 Nm torque. Also available as a station wagon.
1998: Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG with V8 engine, 255 kW/347 hp output and 510 Nm torque. Also available as a convertible.
1998: Road-going version of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, 6.9-liter twelve-cylinder engine with 440 kW/600 hp; production limited to 25 units.
1999: SL 73 AMG with 7.3-liter V12 engine, 386 kW/525 hp output and 750 Nm torque.
1999: SL 55 AMG with V8 engine, 260 kW/354 hp output and 530 Nm torque.
1999: Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG and G 55 AMG with V8 engine, 265 kW/360 hp and 260 kW/354 hp output, respectively, and 530/525 Nm torque.
1999: Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG with V8 engine, 255 kW/347 hp output and 510 Nm torque.
1999: Presentation of the “AMG Advanced Mobile Media System” in a Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG featuring the world’s first six-channel digital surround system.
2000: Together with DaimlerChrysler, Mercedes-AMG develops the S-Class Pullman limousine.
2000: Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG with V8 engine, 265 kW/360 hp output and 530 Nm torque.
2000: Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG with 4MATIC four-wheel drive, also available as a station wagon.
2001: Mercedes-Benz C 32 and SLK 32 AMG with supercharged V6 engines, 260 kW/354 hp output and 440 Nm torque. C 32 AMG also available as a station wagon and sports coupe.
2001: Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG and CL 63 AMG with V12 engine, 326 kW/444 hp output and 620 Nm torque.
2001: High-grade “AMG Advanced Mobile Media” communications and entertainment system for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pullman.
2001: Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG with completely new supercharged V8 engine, 368 kW/500 hp output and 700 Nm torque.
2002: Launch of the new high-performance Mercedes-Benz models CLK 55 AMG, E 55 AMG, C 30 CDI AMG, S 55 AMG and CL 55 AMG.
2003: Launch of the CL 65 AMG and S 65 AMG with newly developed 450 kW/612 hp AMG biturbo V12 engine.
2004: Premiere of five new AMG models C 55 AMG, SLK 55 AMG, CLS 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR. Debut of the CLK DTM AMG with 428 kW/582 hp output; production limited to 100 units.
2005: Launch of the new AMG 6.3-liter V8 engines, world premiere of the new ML 63 AMG, the Vision R 63 AMG and the CLK DTM AMG convertible at the 61st Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Copyright © 2005, DaimlerChrysler AG
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