We get questions concerning performance modifications on a regular basis. Can anyone answer this question from a fellow AMG enthusiast? Misha asks:

Hi,

I have a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E AMG with an 2.0L 8v 4 cylinder engine and I'm thinking of changing the engine to a 2.3L 16V 4 Cylinder engine. I would just like to know if there was anything installed by AMG back in the mid 80's when my car was modified that would make the engine swap very difficult to do. I have been told that there was lots of sensors put on the car by AMG. Where can I find info on what modifications AMG did to my car? Thanks

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It is hard to say what AMG mods were included during the 1980s. There is little documentation and Daimler obtained few records from AMG at the time of the acquisition (1990s). One place to check might be the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center. The techs at the center may have been involved with a restoration project for that model.

Rarely does Mercedes-Benz AMG get mentioned when you're talking about having the most fun with a car priced at $25,000 or less. But in this Car & Driver video, the 1999 E55 makes the cut. Here's an excerpt of what they say on the video, which can be viewed below:

One hundred and eighty-three thousand. That’s how many miles have been rolled up on the odometer of the 1999 E55 AMG currently owned by Bryan English. English has driven the hell out of the big Benz, accruing all but 16,000 of those miles since purchasing the car in 2003. His E55 feels extremely tight and is in exceptional condition despite the high mileage, a testament to how well English takes care of his ride as well as to the Germans who built it. Squeaks and rattles are nonexistent, and the Mercedes dealers and independent specialists we’ve spoken with characterize the W210 E55 as bulletproof.

The AMG Mercedes-Benz E55 is the fifth car in the video:

You can read about the E55 AMG Mercedes-Benz from the video at Car & Driver here.

Here's another opportunity to hit the track with your AMG Mercedes-Benz. A group of AMG enthusiasts are heading to Roebling Road Raceway (Bloomingdale, GA) on Monday September 15, 2008. Audi enthusiasts are also invited.

The event includes a full day of open track but registration is limited to only 25 attendees. The 2.02-mile Roebling Road asphalt road course consisting of nine turns is located just 20 miles from downtown Savannah, Georgia.

Honing your high performance driving skills in the relative safety of a closed track is always enjoyable plus the experience makes you a better street driver. High performance driving in your AMG Mercedes is all about learning car control – concentration, vision, familiarity with your car, its responses to your inputs, and your reactions to its responses. Note this is NOT a racing event! It is a safety, control and opportunity to enjoy driving your car.

Additional registration information on this website.
Fee for the event is $225 (limited to 25 entries).

Hotel Info:
Book your hotel room soon; rooms are extremely limited.
The event rate is $79/night:

Best Western Bradybury Suites
155 Bourne Ave
Pooler, GA
(912) 330-0330
Group code: AMG

Questions? Contact the event registrar, Chris Woodward.

AMGmarket.com/PR news/Ref. MBUSA, Montvale, NJ – Mercedes-Benz announced that it will offer HD Radio technology on several of its 2009 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.  The free digital AM/FM radio service is part of Mercedes-Benz’s completely new generation of entertainment systems developed for its M-, R-, GL-, G-Class SUVs and E-Class vehicles.

“HD Radio technology serves to enhance our digital information and entertainment system today and has the potential to significantly expand the options available to consumers in the future,” said Rasheq Zarif, Assistant Product Manager – Technology Planning at Mercedes-Benz USA. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to providing our customers with the latest, next-generation in-vehicle entertainment technology.”

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We have a large collection of AMG Mercedes-Benz videos for you – constantly updated and enjoyed by AMG enthusiasts throughout the world.

Click on the image or the link above for the video page. We’ll add more as we come across them. You can comment on the videos and add your own if you like.

NOTE: Videos are rather large files so the page takes a little while to load – its worth the wait.