“AMG Performance 2015” Gives Birth to a New 5.5-liter V8

Daimler’s AMG performance division took a very important step forward regarding its "AMG Performance 2015" drive system strategy by releasing a redeveloped 5.5-liter V8 Biturbo petrol unit and a fresh AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission.

This innovative eight-cylinder was developed entirely by AMG at its headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany and promises new standards in terms of fuel consumption and efficiency. The unit, known internally as the M 157, has a peak output o… (read more)