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autoevolution's AMG Month

It is officially called Aufecht, Melcher, and Großaspach, but the world knows it better as AMG. It is the Mercedes-Benz division (now grown into a full-blown sub-brand) in charge of all of the German carmaker’s performance cars, and the most important name in Formula 1 in recent years. It is also the focus of autoevolution’s entire army of writers this June when we kick off our special AMG Month coverage.

Born in 1967 in the hands of the former Mercedes-Benz engineers that gave it its name (Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher), AMG is presently one of the most successful companies of its kind, despite the fierce competition in this particular car segment.

The business is so successful that whenever Mercedes builds a new Benz, it does so with AMG in mind, making sure each car meets the needed criteria for the engine and aerodynamic modifications to come. And AMG wastes no time in coming up with its souped-up versions.

How many are there, you ask? Well, AMG presently has in its portfolio 25 models worldwide, starting with the A-Class and ending with the GT 4-Door, available in no fewer than five versions. The pinnacle of the range, the One, is inbound.

With such a large offering of models in dealerships, a history like no other, involvement in racing, and a bright future ahead, AMG is too much of a good subject not to be discussed extensively.

So get ready this June for comprehensive coverage of the Mercedes-AMG world.

Editor's note: This special feature by autoevolution was not sponsored or supported by a third-party.
The Mercedes-AMG E53 Convertible Isn't Perfect, Still Sounds Fun Hitting 161 MPH
The Mercedes-AMG E53 Convertible Isn't Perfect, Still Sounds Fun Hitting 161 MPH

3 Jun 2021, 11:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Unlike other Autobahn-focused reviewers, “Mr. Benz” gives us the entire package in a single video, complete with walkaround, interior, and soundtrack check

 
This 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Costs More Than a GT Black Series
This 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Costs More Than a GT Black Series

3 Jun 2021, 11:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An ultra-rare special edition with more torque than the GT Black Series, the SL 65 AMG Black Series is a blue-chip collectible nowadays

 
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 3.2 AMG Wagon Rendering Is a Special Kind of Crazy
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 3.2 AMG Wagon Rendering Is a Special Kind of Crazy

3 Jun 2021, 10:25 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Fast wagons exert a weird kind of attraction that has no logical explanation, but also no cure known to mankind at this point

 
Posaidon's Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon Is No Slouch, Packs 927 HP
Posaidon's Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon Is No Slouch, Packs 927 HP

2 Jun 2021, 20:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Posaidon-tuned Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon has more torque than a Cummins-engined Ram 2500 and shoots to 60 mph as fast as a C8 Corvette Stingray

 
VW Golf R and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S Stage Super Hot Hatch Drift Competition
VW Golf R and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S Stage Super Hot Hatch Drift Competition

2 Jun 2021, 20:02 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Two of the best hot hatches around (the Audi RS3 Sportback is the only other one with a shout) get together on track to see which is the best at sliding around

 
There Are Nine C-Class AMGs for the U.S., Top of the Range Goes Over $100K
There Are Nine C-Class AMGs for the U.S., Top of the Range Goes Over $100K

2 Jun 2021, 15:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A fully-loaded Mercedes-AMG C 63 S can end up costing exactly $106,000, but there are eight other, slightly cheaper versions to choose from

 
27-Year-Old Mercedes-AMG GT Looks Ominous in Dystopian Rendering
27-Year-Old Mercedes-AMG GT Looks Ominous in Dystopian Rendering

2 Jun 2021, 15:25 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Since we're no futurologists, we have no idea what the world will look like in 2048, but we'll shed a tear even if only one AMG GT ends up like this

 
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Exhibits Low Mileage, Single Ownership Traits
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Exhibits Low Mileage, Single Ownership Traits

2 Jun 2021, 12:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Affordability and the glass hardtop are also worth considering, but we advise swift thinking because this performance open top won't be around for too long

 
Extreme CF-Wrapped Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Shows Even 858-HP Sedans Can Go Faulty
Extreme CF-Wrapped Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Shows Even 858-HP Sedans Can Go Faulty

2 Jun 2021, 10:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Daniel Abt was in Kempten, Germany, to shoot this black 4-Door monster belonging to “TheSatinCrew,” and found out more than he wanted about the limits

 
Supercar Blondie Checks Out Brabus Armored Mercedes-AMG G63 and G-Class
Supercar Blondie Checks Out Brabus Armored Mercedes-AMG G63 and G-Class

1 Jun 2021, 20:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You've got the G63 with added Brabus luxury or a G550 with a military-spec interior, both designed to transport important people

 
Rare 1995 Mercedes-Benz E36 AMG Wagon Is Up for Grabs, Has a Decent Price Tag
Rare 1995 Mercedes-Benz E36 AMG Wagon Is Up for Grabs, Has a Decent Price Tag

1 Jun 2021, 19:04 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / This is one of those rare vehicles that you might have not even heard about, and yet here it is looking for a new owner—at a fraction of what a new AMG costs

 
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Restomod Hides AMG Surprise With 340 HP
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Restomod Hides AMG Surprise With 340 HP

1 Jun 2021, 17:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Instead of a straight-six engine with just around 168 horsepower, this 280 SL is a Mechatronik M-SL restomod with the heart of a W202 C 43 AMG sports sedan

 
This Is How Fast Your $46K AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan Can Jump to $70K
This Is How Fast Your $46K AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan Can Jump to $70K

1 Jun 2021, 15:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / We configured a Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan with all the extras so you won't have to, ended up with a $70,000 price tag

 
Carwow's “Best Sounding” Engine Contest Reveals Some Interesting Surprises
Carwow's “Best Sounding” Engine Contest Reveals Some Interesting Surprises

1 Jun 2021, 11:49 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Mat Watson, the giddy host of carwow's channel on YouTube has decided to treat fans to a special feature: the ranking of the “best sounding cars in the world”

 
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster Could Be Your True V8 Wonder This Summer
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster Could Be Your True V8 Wonder This Summer

1 Jun 2021, 08:29 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Better hurry, though, because it's up for grabs at auction on Bring a Trailer for a very limited time going forward—only 12 more hours at the time of writing

 
Mercedes-AMG Goes Skateboarding, Palace Designs Car Livery for Joint Collection
Mercedes-AMG Goes Skateboarding, Palace Designs Car Livery for Joint Collection

1 Jun 2021, 07:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Skateboard and streetwear brand Palace has joined forces for the first time with the high-performance auto brand, and the result is the Palace X AMG Collection

 
This 1995 Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG Is Rough Around the Edges, but Very Rare
This 1995 Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG Is Rough Around the Edges, but Very Rare

31 May 2021, 11:26 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An extremely rare sports sedan, the W202 C 36 AMG listed on Bring a Trailer could be a performance bargain if the auction ends at $3,800