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Automobile enthusiasts the world over are familiar with the catchy ring of the AMG name. The letters do not stand for "Affalterbacher Motoren-Gesellschaft", but for the company founder Hans Werner Aufrecht, his companion Erhard Melcher, and Aufrecht's place of birth, Grossaspach.

Founded in 1967 as a racing engine forge, AMG soon saw owners of Mercedes' sedans queuing up for the high HP-engines for their luxury vehicles. Success was not long in coming - AMG ultimately faced very little competition in this segment. Nearly 40 years have passed since then, yet AMG's core strength is still grounded in the fulfillment of the most diverse of customer wishes. The technology transfer from the race circuit to the road is still an integral part of the company's philosophy, which is to the benefit of every Mercedes AMG customer.