Press Release
Part 2: Mercedes-AMG Engines in Depth
One technician, one engine: engines assembled by hand and subject to tight quality controls at Mercedes-AMG
- Hand-crafted engines from manufacturing site in Affalterbach
- Each high-performance engine assembled by its own fitter
- Meticulous: work founded on pinpoint precision and vast experience
At Mercedes-AMG, tradition dictates that each engine be assembled by hand. Each engine is fully assembled by its own AMG fitter who is responsible for the entire procedure: installing the crankshaft in the engine block, fitting the camshafts and the supercharger, routing the wiring and pouring in the engine oil. Once the assembly work is complete, each AMG engine has to undergo performance testing on a comprehensive series of test rigs.
Given the strict requirements that have to be fulfilled by AMG high-performance cars, the engine manufacturing facility only employs highly qualified mechanics who have many years of experience. Working by hand is all about ensuring pinpoint precision and being extremely meticulous, even during peak periods when demand is especially high: the 40-strong team of mechanics assemble up to 90 engines per day. Each stage of the process is subject to the same stringent DaimlerChrysler quality criteria that apply to all other Mercedes-Benz series-production engines. After all, as well as delivering high-performance, an AMG engine must display the hallmark Mercedes reliability and longevity.
