Visions of Yesterday - Legends of Today

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For over 50 years, Mercedes-AMG has stood for performance and luxury. Let’s take a look together at the visions from that time that have become legends of today.

1971


AMG 300 SEL 6.8

The 300 SEL 6.8 aka the "red sow" on the racetrack.

Big Bang

AMG achieves fame overnight. The first racing car to bear the AMG logo confidently comes out on top in its class at the 24-hour race in Spa-Francorchamps and also reaches second place in the overall standings. It is the legendary, red-painted AMG 300 SEL 6.8 that symbolizes the roots of AMG to this day.

Historical picture: Mercedes Benz AMG 300 SEL 6.8 leads in a race on the racetrack
Historical picture: Mercedes Benz AMG 300 SEL 6.8 leads in a race on the racetrack

1986


AMG 300 E 5.0–6.0

Mercedes-AMG 300 E 5.0-6.0, front view, radiator grille

Absolute hammer

Escalation: “The Hammer” answers questions that nobody dared ask before – with up to 385 hp.

Subsequently, the new four-valve cylinder head is used not only in the AMG version of the S-Class, but primarily also in the sedan and, from 1987 onwards, in the mid-range coupé (W 124). The car puts out an unbelievable 265 kW (360 hp) of power, delivers a radical 510 newton meters of torque, and can reach speeds of up to 303 km/h.

1993


C 36 AMG

Record-breaking car

Epochal: The C 36 AMG is the brainchild of the newly concluded partnership between AMG and Mercedes-Benz.

The C 36 AMG begins its triumphant march. By 1997, with 5,000 units sold, it had developed into one of AMG’s first hits in terms of sales.

Mercedes-AMG C 36, rear view
Mercedes-AMG C 36, rear view

“In 1993, we ushered in a new era with the C 36 AMG. It was the first AMG vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz world.” – Mario Spitzner, Director of Marketing (1990-2014)

1995


E 50 AMG

Avantgarde

Pure avant-garde: In June 1995, Mercedes-Benz presents a new generation of E-Class models: the 210 series with the four-eyed face. Six months later, a sporty luxury-class sedan is added to the model range in the form of the E 50 AMG. The E 420 forms the technical basis of the “Avantgarde” equipment line, the technically progressive model variant of the E-Class.

 

2009


SLS AMG 2009

Masterpiece

Magnum opus: The SLS is AMG’s masterpiece – the first independently developed supercar. With gullwing doors.

Front view of the SLS AMG 2009 in red paint with open gullwing doors

Wings of the brand

The first model completely developed by Mercedes-AMG causes a sensation. With the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Mercedes-AMG creates a modern sports car icon in Affalterbach. The sound and the uncompromising driving dynamics, as well as the legendary gullwing doors, thrill admirers around the world. Mercedes-AMG has reached a new pinnacle in its development: AMG is now the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz.

Side view of the SLS AMG 2009 in red livery
Side view of the SLS AMG 2009 in red livery

Mercedes-AMG Safety Cars

The safety cars in particular demonstrate just how deeply AMG’s racing roots run: Without major adaptations, the Mercedes-AMG SLS with series production technology from Bernd Mayländer is able to move out in front of Formula 1 cars with impressive speed, thus also commanding the respect of their drivers.

Mercedes-AMG SLS Safety Car on the race track
Mercedes-AMG SLS Safety Car on the race track

2014


SLS AMG GT3

Concentrated passion

The SLS AMG GT3 is the result of more than 40 years of motorsport expertise and concentrated passion. No wonder that the uncompromising GT3 variant only serves one purpose: To race.

Mercedes-AMG SLS GT3 on the race track
Mercedes-AMG SLS GT3 on the race track

Artwork to download

The most beautiful designs from over 50 years of Mercedes-AMG, compiled for you and ready for download.

A Mercedes-AMG classic car with gullwing doors.
A Mercedes-AMG classic car with gullwing doors.

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