new AMG studio - article from edmunds
07-18-2006, 10:11 AM
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new AMG studio - article from edmunds
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=116152
Bold: AMG Details Future Plans, New Studio
Date posted: 07-18-2006
AFFALTERBACH, Germany — Mercedes-Benz's AMG division is turning up the heat on its rivals with the creation of a new performance studio.
With it, the tuning specialist will bring out an all-new range of low-volume models positioned further up the performance index than its regular production cars.
"We are receiving ever more requests for more dynamic models, special equipment features and specific components," says Volker Mornhinweg, CEO of AMG. "The Performance Studio makes it possible for us to meet these requests while backing it up with our regular servicing structure. We plan to transfer technologies from cars like the FIA safety car and medical car used in F1 from the racetrack into these high-end models."
The AMG Performance Studio is divided into three levels. The top-end Signature Series will include models that are highly exclusive, fit for the racetrack and boasting significant design and technical differentiation from standard models.
An example of this breed is the CLK DTM coupe/cabriolet, the fastest roadgoing car ever produced by AMG. Currently on the drawing board at AMG's Affalterbach workshops, according to Mornhinweg, is a successor to that car. Whether it officially makes it way across the Atlantic is yet to be decided.
Next up is the Black Series. Models in this group will emphasize sporty characteristics and racetrack compatibility more than exclusive looks. The first example is the recently unveiled SLK55 Black Series, a 400-horsepower version of the standard 5.4-liter V8-powered SLK55. In current form, its sport seats made side airbags impossible, so it doesn't meet safety specs for sale in the U.S. However, AMG is already testing a version that does and is intended for U.S. sale starting late next year.
Rounding out the Performance Studio is the Edition lineup. Heavily based on AMG production models, it is set to concentrate heavily on appearance changes both to the exterior and interior, as characterized by the CLS55 AMG IWC Ingénieur, the only one of the new breed of AMGs that has yet been available to customers in North America.
What this means to you: Never lacking in performance, the future range of high-end AMG models look like they're getting even faster...and more expensive
Bold: AMG Details Future Plans, New Studio
Date posted: 07-18-2006
AFFALTERBACH, Germany — Mercedes-Benz's AMG division is turning up the heat on its rivals with the creation of a new performance studio.
With it, the tuning specialist will bring out an all-new range of low-volume models positioned further up the performance index than its regular production cars.
"We are receiving ever more requests for more dynamic models, special equipment features and specific components," says Volker Mornhinweg, CEO of AMG. "The Performance Studio makes it possible for us to meet these requests while backing it up with our regular servicing structure. We plan to transfer technologies from cars like the FIA safety car and medical car used in F1 from the racetrack into these high-end models."
The AMG Performance Studio is divided into three levels. The top-end Signature Series will include models that are highly exclusive, fit for the racetrack and boasting significant design and technical differentiation from standard models.
An example of this breed is the CLK DTM coupe/cabriolet, the fastest roadgoing car ever produced by AMG. Currently on the drawing board at AMG's Affalterbach workshops, according to Mornhinweg, is a successor to that car. Whether it officially makes it way across the Atlantic is yet to be decided.
Next up is the Black Series. Models in this group will emphasize sporty characteristics and racetrack compatibility more than exclusive looks. The first example is the recently unveiled SLK55 Black Series, a 400-horsepower version of the standard 5.4-liter V8-powered SLK55. In current form, its sport seats made side airbags impossible, so it doesn't meet safety specs for sale in the U.S. However, AMG is already testing a version that does and is intended for U.S. sale starting late next year.
Rounding out the Performance Studio is the Edition lineup. Heavily based on AMG production models, it is set to concentrate heavily on appearance changes both to the exterior and interior, as characterized by the CLS55 AMG IWC Ingénieur, the only one of the new breed of AMGs that has yet been available to customers in North America.
What this means to you: Never lacking in performance, the future range of high-end AMG models look like they're getting even faster...and more expensive
07-18-2006, 12:01 PM
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Can't believe they (all the guys in that studio) all know about the future/OR NOT of the twin turb V8 and no one will spill the beans. Yet we get daily leaks about TOP SECRET goverment operations CIA etc. Man, the US needs to learn from AMG.
Talk about locked up solid. We need to hire some hot German women to go on a spy mission. We got the Frauhlein on his lap, "Oh please please, I vant to go fast.....take me in zeh twin turbo V8" " Ohhhhh I am sorry my little kitten, that won't be out for zanother 12 months."
BINGO....we got it.
Anyone know where to find the St Pauly Girl
Talk about locked up solid. We need to hire some hot German women to go on a spy mission. We got the Frauhlein on his lap, "Oh please please, I vant to go fast.....take me in zeh twin turbo V8" " Ohhhhh I am sorry my little kitten, that won't be out for zanother 12 months."
BINGO....we got it.
Anyone know where to find the St Pauly Girl
