SEE MERCEDES-AMG'S 'ONE MAN-ONE ENGINE' PHILOSOPHY IN ACTION IN THE BHS VIDEO.
If you know anything about cars, particularly fast cars, you know of Mercedes-AMG. It’s the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz, it was founded in 1967 by two former Mercedes-Benz engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher. The name "AMG" is derived from their surnames and Aufrecht's birthplace - Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach. The duo started the company in a small garage in Burgstall, Germany, with the vision of creating race-bred performance cars based on Mercedes-Benz models. AMG initially focused on motorsport, gaining fame in 1971 when the AMG-modified Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8, nicknamed the "Red Pig," secured a class win and second overall at the 24 Hours of Spa. This catapulted AMG into the spotlight, establishing its reputation for building race-winning cars. By the late 1980s, AMG began offering high-performance upgrades to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and in 1990, Mercedes-Benz and AMG entered into a formal partnership. This collaboration became official in 1999 when Mercedes-Benz acquired a controlling interest in AMG, fully integrating it into the brand by 2005, leading to the showroom model AMGs we know and love today. The company has some great philosophies, the most famous of which is the "One Man, One Engine" philosophy. One of AMG's most iconic practices means every true AMG engine is hand-assembled by a single technician at the AMG headquarters in Affalterbach. The engine builder signs their work with a nameplate on the engine cover like an artist signs his masterpiece.
AMG engines have also powered Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 cars, contributing to the team's dominance in the sport, including multiple World Championships with drivers like Sir Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes-AMG Project One, powered by a Formula 1-derived hybrid powertrain, redefined what road cars could achieve, blending hypercar performance with cutting-edge hybrid technology. Today, Mercedes-AMG offers a diverse range of vehicles, from the compact A45 S with its record-breaking 2.0-litre turbocharged engine to the thunderous V8-powered AMG GT lineup. The brand has also embraced electrification, introducing hybrid and all-electric performance models under the AMG E Performance banner, signalling a commitment to sustainable speed. Many automobile fanatics know a lot of this information already, but out of those, it’s fair to say many haven’t actually seen the inner workings of AMG and how the company operates. Thanks to the YouTube channel, FRAME, this almost secretive production line is shown off in a new video that only the folks from FRAME can put together. In fact, if you’re into the technical side of things, it’s a YouTube channel you should click that subscribe button on. This 17-minute look into the inner workings of Mercedes-AMG is pure class. Let us know your thoughts.
Take a look at the YouTube video that shows off that Mercedes-AMG philosophy of 'one man, one engine' in action with a factory tour done by arguably the best in the game - FRAME. We love it, and we're sure you will too: How Mercedes Tests and Builds AMG's Most Powerful Engines | FRAME
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