AMG, based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124)

AMG Hammer specifications

A W124 saloon with an enlarged AMG V8. Its claim to fame was that it was quicker than a Lamborghini Countach from 100 to 190 km/h.

AMG Hammer
Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
360 hp
Power

Full specifications

AMG Hammer. Tuner or press-quoted figures; blank rows have no reliable published figure.
TunerAMG
Based onMercedes-Benz E-Class (W124)
Years1986 onward
Engine5.6 L V8
AspirationNaturally aspirated, DOHC
Power360 hp
  • 360 hp is the figure quoted for the 5.6-litre car; the Hammer was built with several engine sizes over the years.
  • The photo shows a 1993 500 E 6.0 AMG Hammer.

About AMG

AMG began as an independent engine-tuning and racing company run by two former Mercedes-Benz engineers. DaimlerChrysler took 51% in 1999 and bought the rest in 2005, so AMG is now Mercedes-Benz's in-house performance brand. The name comes from Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach, Aufrecht's home town.

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