Two engineers set up shop in 1967, and little did they know that AMG would be wholly integrated within Daimler AG. The Stuttgart-based automaker bought Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach back in 2005, and the road to this acquisition was paved by the BMW M3-rivaling C 36.
Three years ago, senior vice president of design Alfonso Albaisa hinted that a brand-new Z is on the horizon. The replacement for the 370Z was revealed as a prototype last year with a stick shift, and immediately after the unveiling, pictures of pre-production vehicles made the rounds.
Brabus 800 Is How a Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Looks After Hitting the Aftermarket Gym 24 May 2021, 20:50 UTC ·
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Brabus is probably one of the first names that come to mind when you think about Germany’s topmost aftermarket enterprises. This reputed firm prides itself with more than four decades of experience in the automotive industry, over the course of which they’ve amassed countless Mercedes-based exploits that’ll raise your pulse and blow your mind.
With projects like Rocket 900 or B45, it’s no wonder these auto experts earned their rightful place at the very pinnacle of Europe’s tuning hierarchy. Honestly, we find their modified Mercs to be astonishing in the truest sense of the word, and we’re inclined to think you feel the same way. As such, we’ll proceed with a detailed analysis of the company’s “Brabus 800” - a graceful undertaking that revolves around the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S.
Merc’s slinky four-door coupé has received a raft of styling updates, bringing the stylish luxury car in line with the Three-Pointed Star’s other offerings.
It’s not just aesthetic revisions, though. The interior has also been the beneficiary of some tweaks – a new steering wheel design, extended leather options and new trim finishes provide customers more personalisation options.
The exterior changes are subtle, but give the CLS-Class a sportier and more dynamic edge. The front bumper has been redesigned, now mimicking the larger S-Class. Two trim levels – entry-level Avantgarde and AMG Line – are available. Opting for the AMG package adds myriad styling add-ons, including a front splitter finished in silver chrome, an AMG lip spoiler and sporty air intakes.
Mansory’s Gronos Is the Meanest Mercedes-AMG G 63 Around, Boasts 838 HP 8 Mar 2021, 21:00 UTC ·
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The German auto surgeons over at Mansory don’t exactly require much introduction. These folks never fail to stun the automotive world with their surreal works of mechanical art, many of which we ve featured here on
autoevolution. Those include a downright bonkers Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a menacing Ford GT that’s been dubbed “Le Mansory,” to name but a couple.
It goes without saying this tuner’s conversions aren’t for everyone, having stirred a great deal of controversy among petrolheads over the years. Although many of you will be inclined to raise an eyebrow when looking at these four-wheeled leviathans, I’ll have to admit that I generally find their work to be fascinating in the most real sense of the word. Personally, I’ve got nothing but love for companies that think outside the box, and Mansory is a perfect example of one such enterprise.