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CONCEPT CARS

Mercedes-AMG Unleashes the CONCEPT GT TRACK SPORT

Affalterbach has a habit of making thunder sound sophisticated. But this time, it’s different. Following the final tweaks to the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT in late July, Mercedes-AMG is shifting from sketches to scorching laps. The prototype, still wrapped in a vivid camouflage of yellow and red accents, has entered its proving phase — where theory meets tire smoke.

This isn’t just another evolution of the GT line. AMG calls it the “youngest and most impressive offshoot” of the family, and from the first look, that doesn’t sound like marketing fluff. The TRACK SPORT is positioned as a radical rethink of the front-engine, rear-drive formula that’s defined the GT since its debut. If the standard GT is a sledgehammer in a tuxedo, the TRACK SPORT looks ready to rip off the jacket and hit the pit lane.

Beneath its sculpted bodywork lies the AMG-typical V8, likely the familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter powerhouse that’s been refined to near perfection. But this concept isn’t about horsepower alone — it’s about balance, aerodynamics, and weight. AMG engineers have reworked the chassis for a sharper weight distribution, pairing intelligent lightweight construction with a more sophisticated aero profile designed to slice through air while pinning the car to the tarmac.

The test program now underway is as grueling as it gets. AMG’s proving grounds and race circuits will host countless hours of validation runs — the brand’s way of ensuring that every component, from differential tuning to cooling ducts, performs flawlessly under duress. It’s not just testing; it’s ritual.

“With the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT, we are once again exploring the limits of what is possible,” says Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and head of Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Maybach. “We have a world-class team working on this concept with incomparable AMG spirit. It takes us to the physical and driving dynamics limit. We have a vision and make a promise: The future will be extreme.”

Extreme is an understatement. The TRACK SPORT looks set to push AMG’s performance ethos to its rawest form — less grand tourer, more track weapon. And while it’s still a concept, it’s also a statement: that Affalterbach’s next chapter isn’t about restraint, but about engineering purity and the pursuit of the ultimate lap time.

We’ll be watching closely as the yellow-red prototype tears through its test schedule. If this is AMG’s idea of the future, it’s one where noise, precision, and passion collide — right at the limit.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

Design

Time, Engineered by AMG – When Precision Meets Performance

There are watches that tell time — and there are watches that perform. Mercedes-AMG, the in-house sorcery division of Mercedes-Benz, is no stranger to performance. The Affalterbach engineers have long turned raw horsepower into symphonies of precision and speed. Now, they’ve turned their attention to something smaller, quieter — and just as intoxicating: timepieces.

The new Mercedes-AMG watch collection isn’t a half-hearted licensing deal. It’s AMG’s philosophy distilled into steel, titanium, and Swiss mechanics. Three models, all Swiss Made, all unapologetically AMG — a mechanical reflection of the brand’s mantra: One Man. One Engine. One Watch?

The AMG Business Automatic Chronograph – Elegance with a Pulse

Imagine the spirit of an AMG GT 63 S compressed into 43.5 millimetres of wrist presence. The AMG Business Automatic Chronograph is exactly that — a blend of precision engineering and aesthetic aggression.

At its heart beats the Sellita SW500 automatic calibre — a movement known for its dependability and performance, running at a silky 28,800 vibrations per hour. Peer through the sapphire crystal case back, and you’ll find Côtes de Genève finishing, a perlage pattern, and a black-coated rotor wearing the AMG logo like a badge of honour.

The case itself — a hybrid of black PVD-coated stainless steel and titanium — cuts weight like a forged AMG wheel. On the wrist, it feels light but substantial, confident yet unpretentious. Subtle red accents lick the subdials, like brake callipers peeking through carbon-ceramic discs. And while the stopwatch function feels track-ready, the overall design is tailored enough for a boardroom. It’s business class, AMG-style.

AMG Watch Essentials – Minimalism, Engineered

This is the C-Class Coupe of watches — the purest expression of AMG DNA. Powered by a Swiss Ronda 6004 quartz movement, it values precision over pomp.

The case design echoes the futuristic sweep of the Vision AMG concept — a multipiece sculpture of titanium and black stainless steel that feels both industrial and luxurious. The ceramic bezel gleams in polished black, traced by a whisper of red that hints at the power beneath.

The 3D dial hosts numerals made of Globolight XP©, a luminous ceramic that charges with light and glows in the dark like taillights on a moonlit autobahn. On the wrist, it’s restrained aggression — compact at 40mm, featherlight, and effortless.

AMG Watch Essentials Chronograph – The Track Weapon

For those who prefer their seconds measured like lap times, the Essentials Chronograph brings the stopwatch precision of AMG’s pit-lane philosophy. Beneath its sapphire glass lies a Ronda 5030 quartz chronograph — Swiss reliability with the no-nonsense character of an AMG straight-six.

Titanium and stainless steel form a chassis worthy of the AMG GT R, while the matt black ceramic bezel wears a white tachymetre scale like a racing stripe. Superluminova® indices and luminous numerals guarantee clarity at 300 km/h — or 3 a.m.

Even the strap system gets the AMG treatment: the folding clasp is engineered so precisely it conceals the connection on the inside, giving the watch a seamless, aerodynamic silhouette.

All three timepieces are Swiss Made. All three channel the same obsessive pursuit of performance that defines AMG’s engines. There’s no unnecessary ornamentation, no gimmickry — just craftsmanship, functionality, and the kind of attention to detail you expect from people who build cars that can lap the Nürburgring before breakfast.

You won’t find these in jewellery boutiques or duty-free shops — only at Mercedes-Benz dealerships, where torque, timing, and taste converge.

Mercedes-AMG Watches: proof that performance doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it ticks.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

News

Mercedes-AMG Opens New Brand Center in Hamburg: A Temple for Performance Enthusiasts

Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on its AMG sub-brand in Germany. On September 18, 2025, the company cut the ribbon on its second AMG Brand Center in the country, this one in Hamburg-Wandsbek. Following the Essen location, the new facility is a sprawling, 1,400-square-meter, two-story shrine to performance that blends cars, architecture, and lifestyle into one cohesive experience.

Matthias Kallis, chairman of the management board of Mercedes-Benz branches in Hamburg and Northern Germany, made it clear that the center is about more than just sheetmetal. “With the new AMG Brand Center in Hamburg, we are making a clear statement of our connection with customers in northern Germany. Here, we combine exclusive architecture, fascinating vehicles, and tailor-made services to create a holistic brand experience,” he said.

A Brand Experience Beyond the Showroom

The AMG Brand Center Hamburg isn’t just another dealership with fancier lights. Its design makes the AMG world feel like an immersive stage. Visitors are greeted by an angular façade inspired by AMG’s 52° logo, with red LED accents tracing lines that recall racetracks. Inside, gray tones, exposed concrete, and a stone carpet mimicking racing asphalt set the mood for up to a dozen performance machines displayed at any given time. A panoramic corner window—12 meters wide and three meters high—provides a dramatic view of halo models from the upper floor.

On the ground level, a glazed dialogue reception area with an integrated lift invites customers to inspect their cars alongside AMG service advisors—an experience that sounds equal parts engineering tour and concierge check-in. Add in a boutique stocked with AMG-branded accessories, a tie-in with Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, and even a café bar, and the facility veers more toward private members’ club than traditional dealership.

A Grand Opening Worthy of the AMG Badge

The September 18 opening wasn’t short on spectacle. Roughly 250 guests from the public, cultural, and business spheres attended a party hosted by TV presenter Rebecca Mir. The night featured a mix of music—Tom Gaebel, the award-winning jazz singer, brought big-band flair—and cuisine courtesy of celebrity chef Cornelia Poletto. Of course, the stars of the evening were the cars: the ultra-rare Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport, the AMG F1 Safety Car, the AMG ONE hypercar, and the open-cockpit Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed.

Global Footprint, Local Presence

With the Hamburg addition, AMG now counts centers in Tokyo, Toronto, Shanghai, and Essen. Each facility follows a unified design language while providing a local hub for enthusiasts to configure vehicles, book test drives, and engage with specially trained AMG experts. The goal is to deliver something deeper than a sales pitch—an ongoing relationship between brand and driver.

In a world where automakers are increasingly leaning on lifestyle and exclusivity, AMG’s Hamburg outpost feels like the next logical step: a boutique experience for the kind of customer who doesn’t just want to drive an AMG, but to live inside the brand’s world.

Source: Mercedes-Benz