what is amg

AMG stands for "Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach," which are the last names of Mercedes founders, Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, and the name of the city in Germany where Aufrecht was born. AMG is the high-performance subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG, which independently hires engineers and contracts with manufacturers to customize Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles. AMG vehicles are designed to have more power and finer handling, and have a unique sporty look due to their exterior and interior embellishments. To earn the AMG classification, a Mercedes-Benz vehicle is outfitted with specific trim and tuning. Perhaps the most important feature that distinguishes a Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicle is its engine, which is handmade in an exclusive manufacturing facility in Affalterbach, Germany.