In our new video series, INSIDE AMG, Mercedes-AMG Product Manager Felix Schönhofer meets talented Mercedes-AMG experts to get first-hand experience about what makes up the core of the Mercedes-AMG philosophy – Driving Performance. 
We start with the letter A. Acceleration is the subject of the very first episode. Linda Schierling (Mercedes-AMG Gearbox Calibration Specialist) is our first guest. Watch as she and Felix dive into the theory and practice of designing a car that can go from 0 to 100 km/h as fast as possible. 

But there is one question to resolve: Can Felix beat the RACE START? 

Coming from acceleration to deceleration. Brakes are the topic of this episode of INSIDE AMG. Benjamin (Vehicle Testing Engineer Brake Systems – Mercedes-AMG) and Dirk (Development Engineer Brake Systems – Mercedes-AMG) show Felix different variations of brakes, also taking one of them to the test.

What is your guess? How long does the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé take to go from 150 to 0 km/h?

The heart of every Mercedes-AMG is, of course, the engine. As the engine itself is an extremely complex component, we'll focus on the cylinders in this episode. Felix gets joined by Jens, Engineer Base V6, V8 and V12 Engine Development at Mercedes-AMG, to dig deep into the efficiency, development, and future of Mercedes-AMG engines.

Be ready to learn a lot about our engines!

Drifting is more than just driving across! Together with Demian and René (both Vehicle Dynamics Engineers – Mercedes-AMG), we take a look at the technical background, how the DRIFT MODE works in the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupé and how well the guys are drifting.

What is your guess? Who will show the best drift performance?

There’s more to adopting a new car design than you might imagine! We look behind the scenes for you. Together with Vitalis, Peter, Felix, and Csaba (all exterior designers – Mercedes-AMG) we take a look at some of the important steps taken in the development process and witness designs come to life with the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT3.

Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO:
Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 13,1 l/100 km;
CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 299 g/km.¹

F stands for four-wheel drive! Our experts Marc, Felix and Hannes explain the exceptional capabilities of our four-wheel drive systems which can be found in our Mercedes-AMG lineup. One of the lesser known benefits of our four-wheel drive system is the Trailer Manoeuvring Assist that provides steering assistance while manoeuvring trailers.

G stands for Green Hell! In this episode of INSIDE AMG, the experts Felix and Markus take a look at Mercedes-AMG vehicle development on one of the world’s most prominent race tracks: the Nurburgring.

AMG is over 50 years of automotive history. Many things have evolved, our ambition on “Driving Performance” remains.
Together with you, we look back and into the future. Felix, Product Manager at Mercedes-AMG, and Michael, Head of Archive and Classics, will guide you through the milestones of automotive history. Many innovative developments have been achieved over the decades in Affalterbach. Today, more than ever, Mercedes-AMG stands for Driving Performance and the “one man, one engine” principle. The ambition is clear: to preserve our heritage and bring new technologies forward. This spirit is our key to success until today and for the Future of Driving Performance made in Affalterbach.

“You fall in love with the exterior, but the interior is where the marriage takes place”: that’s what our interior designers think, anyway! In this episode, Klaus and Stefan, who work on the development of interiors at Mercedes-AMG, reveal how they achieve the perfect, individual balance of performance and luxury in every Mercedes-AMG vehicle.

G-Class fans, pay attention! For this episode, Felix embarks on a very special journey – to the birthplace of the Mercedes-AMG G-Class in Graz. After glimpsing the first ever Mercedes-AMG G-Classes on a tour of the Mercedes-AMG archives with Michael, he tests his limits with the Mercedes-AMG G 63 at the G-Class Experience Center under the guidance of instructor Marc Sussner. Will Felix master the on-road challenges? Watch and find out!

All COVID-19 hygiene and safety measures were observed and adhered to.

After trying out the on-road exercises in the first part of Episode J, Marc and Felix leave the asphalt and head off-road at the G-Class Experience Center in Graz. Special experiences await Felix there. Among other things, Felix tackles the water crossing, the infamous Schöckl Trail and a mud bath in the G 500 before he takes on a 100% uphill challenge in the Mercedes-AMG G 63. As a special surprise, the G 63 AMG 6x6 awaits him at the end. Time for some action!

All COVID-19 hygiene and safety measures were observed and adhered to.

Welcome to the world of kinematics! In this episode, you’ll get insights on vehicle dynamic integration and how testing in a simulator helps our engineers on the test track. Our experts Michael, Sebastian and Jan take Felix into the world of kinematics and driving dynamics design. On top of that, Felix gets the unique opportunity to take a seat in the Mercedes-AMG driving simulator for a lap on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. Definitely not a joy ride…

All COVID-19 hygiene and safety measures were observed and adhered to.

In this new INSIDE AMG episode, we take a look behind the scenes of the record lap. Check it out! With an official time of 6.43.616 minutes for the 20.6 kilometre long track and 6.48.047 minutes for the entire track of 20.832 kilometres, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is officially the fastest production car on the Nürburgring!

With the help of our vehicle experts, we go into detail to discuss the importance of proper vehicle setup for a record breaking lap time in the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. In this episode, Felix talks with Dirk, the head of tire development, about fine-tuning high-performance tyres. Like the rest of the car, the tyres must deliver top performance at all times. Markus, vehicle dynamics engineer at Mercedes-AMG, is an expert for vehicle development. He shows us the important key differences between the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and the Mercedes-AMG GT R. Later, race driver and AMG Brand Ambassador Maro Engel explains how fine-tuning the vehicle for optimal downforce is critical in order to save precious time on the track.

All COVID-19 hygiene and safety measures were observed and adhered to.

10 successful years in customer racing and an exclusive look behind the scenes of race car production are just some of the topics in this episode. 

Felix meets the long-time and successful race driver Thomas Jäger to talk about the last 10 years of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing. Three particularly extraordinary exhibits await Felix during his visit at the motorsports partner HWA AG: the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Mercedes-AMG GT4. An exclusive look into the production line of the racing cars completes this episode.

All COVID-19 hygiene and safety measures were observed and adhered to.

The E-Class has a rich history at Mercedes-AMG. And one of the most memorable models is the Mercedes-Benz E 50 AMG. Felix and Michael, our expert from the Mercedes-AMG archive in Affalterbach, take a close look at the model from 25 years ago. Of course, the current Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ is not to be missed either. Will Felix be allowed to take over the wheel of the E 50 AMG and win the challenge? Watch the video and find out!

Felix meets Denis and Jochen to discuss the features of the high-performance battery and the intelligent distribution of performance based on the “always-on” principle. From the all-electric driving programme to RACE Mode with maximum performance on the race track: the new E PERFORMANCE powertrain offers all facets for the future of Driving Performance.