What is Affalterbach, AMG?
Affalterbach is home to AMG’s management, administration, sales, development and design teams as well as AMG hand-crafted engine building. This is where AMG V8 engines and AMG 4-cylinder/in-line engines are produced. These engines are designed to generate speed and power at much higher levels than standard vehicles. Born from master craftsmanship and the pinnacle of automotive engineering, AMG® engines are often painstakingly hand-built.All AMG® engines are hand built, using a “one man, one engine” philosophy at the current AMG® plant in Affalterbach, Germany. To signify this, each AMG® engine builder stamps the engines they produce with an engraved plaque depicting their signature.Higher Horsepower and Torque Ratings While Mercedes-Benz cars are known for their refined power delivery, AMG® models take performance to the next level. An AMG® C 63, for example, produces significantly more horsepower and torque than a standard C-Class, resulting in faster acceleration and higher top speeds.The popularity of the AMG Line trim suggests that many Mercedes-Benz buyers find it worth the extra cost. The combination of upgraded styling, a sportier driving experience, and enhanced equipment levels makes it a compelling option for those looking to add a touch of performance flair to their daily drive.
What does AMG mean in German?
The AMG® designation on certain Mercedes Benz vehicles stands for “Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach. The first two words are the last names of Mercedes’ founders, Hans- Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher. The last word, Großaspach, is the name of a city in Germany where Aufrecht was born. Mercedes-AMG® is founded on a central philosophy: “One Man, One Engine. This means every Mercedes-AMG® engine is carefully assembled by a single Master Engine Builder.
Is AMG fully owned by Mercedes?
Mercedes-AMG has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG since 2005 and has developed from a passion for motorsport and innovative engineering into a driving force in the Group’s performance engineering. INEOS is a principal partner and part-owner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team along with many others.
Does Toto Wolff own Mercedes?
Toto Wolff is team principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team. He owns 33%. Under his direction, Mercedes claimed eight consecutive Formula 1 Constructor’s Championships from, 2014 to 2021, as well as seven consecutive Drivers’ Championships during that span. Toto Wolff’s vast personal fortune is even larger than Lewis Hamilton’s. The Mercedes team principal was worth $1. April 2024, Forbes report. He officially became a billionaire a year earlier. Whereas Forbes report the driver is worth £300m.