The glory days of naturally aspirated petrol engines, the big-banging V8s and V12s, are history – at least for go-fast house Mercedes-AMG. And it doesn’t matter that technology has made petrol engines so efficient … there is no place in the future for a return to naturally aspirated, even with an electric motor to help things along. That’s the word from Mercedes-AMG chief … [Read more...] about Go-fast future is petrol-electric and super batteries, says AMG chief
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Mercedes-AMG delivers its fastest four-door sedan
Mercedes-Benz will set a new standard for go-faster four-door performance when the latest AMG version of its E-Class sedan arrives in New Zealand around August next year. The E 63 and E 63 S have been revealed days out from their official launch at the Los Angeles motor show. Both models get AMG’s 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system, which for the first time offers fully variable … [Read more...] about Mercedes-AMG delivers its fastest four-door sedan
Hardcore AMG C63 prototype surfaces at Nurburgring – see video below
Mercedes-AMG appears to be developing a more hardcore version of the C63 coupe, judging by the appearance at the Nurburgring circuit of a prototype with a huge rear wing – and without the usual camouflage. Could it be AMG’s answer to the BMW M4 GTS? Perhaps an ‘R’ version of the already hot C63 S Coupe? Or a return to the ‘Black Series’ name of the previous C63? Additions … [Read more...] about Hardcore AMG C63 prototype surfaces at Nurburgring – see video below
Mercedes-AMG GT R takes to the Nurburgring
In the lead-up to the unveiling of the Mercedes-AMG GT R, the company emphasised the car's connection with the Nurburgring, or ‘Green Hell,’ circuit. This video gives us the first clear look at the car lapping the infamous racetrack. It’s a black-on-black GT R, unlike the ‘Green Hell Mango’ colour of the debut car. But the engine’s the same, a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 delivering … [Read more...] about Mercedes-AMG GT R takes to the Nurburgring
Mercedes-AMG’s salute to ‘green hell’ section of the Nurburgring
The "AMG green hell magno" paintwork of the new Mercedes-AMG GT R is a tribute to its testing ground –"Green Hell" is the nickname for a tortuous section of the Nurburgring circuit. It’s where Mercedes-AMG sharpened the car’s dynamics and tested a high-tech aerodynamics aid almost invisible down low in front of the engine. The carbon component weighs about 2kg and … [Read more...] about Mercedes-AMG’s salute to ‘green hell’ section of the Nurburgring