The AMG racing saloon was technically based on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3. With an output of 184 kW (250 hp) at 4000 rpm and a top speed of 220 km/h, this saloon was Germany’s fastest series-production car in its day.

Mercedes-AMG GmbH, commonly known as AMG (Aufrecht, Melcher, Großaspach), is the high-performance subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG. [1] AMG independently hires engineers and contracts with manufacturers to customize Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles. The company has its headquarters in Affalterbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Jan 1, 2015 · Wide, spectacular and clad in an authentic racing car outfit – two very special S-Class saloon models from the AMG stable. One is the racing touring car of 1971, the 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, and the other is the S 63 AMG “Thirty-Five”.

Jul 28, 2011 · Right down to details, this high-performance saloon is modelled on the historic racing touring car of 1971, but under the bonnet is the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo with direct petrol...

Jun 20, 2017 · The AMG racing saloon won international acclaim after triumphing in the 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) in 1971. In its first outing, the 309 kW/...

Jun 9, 2010 · Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) – Wide, spectacular and clad in an authentic racing car outfit – two very special S-Class saloon models from the AMG stable. One is the racing touring car of...

Jun 9, 2010 · Wide, spectacular and clad in an authentic racing car outfit - two very special S-Class saloon models from the AMG stable. One is the racing touring car of 1971, the 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, and...

Wide, spectacular and clad in an authentic racing car outfit – two very special S-Class saloon models from the AMG stable. One is the racing touring car of 1971, the 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, and the other is the S 63 AMG showcar.

Sep 30, 2017 · Taming AMG’s crazy 1960s racing saloon. AMG’s first racing car nearly won the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. Half a century on from the company’s birth, we taste what it was like Words Andrew English.

Powered by a 428hp 6.8-liter V8, the new 300 SEL 6.8 AMG was the most powerful racing saloon of the time. Based on the 300 SEL 6.3, the AMG edition featured "sharper" camshafts, larger intake valves, as well as modified rocker arms and pistons.