autoevolution 9 Jun 2021, 12:44 UTC ·
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Throughout the years, AMG has taken some terrific Mercedes engines and tuned them to perfection. Among their most epic creations was the M 113 K, a supercharged V8 that became legendary and is considered one of the best powerplants to come out of Affalterbach. 13 photos
In 1999, DaimlerChrysler AG (as Mercedes-Benz s parent company was called at the time) purchased 51% of AMG shares, and the aftermarket specialist was renamed Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
Back then, the best V8 you could fit in a standard Merc was the 302-hp (306-PS) M113 5.0-liter which came in range-topping models such as the SL500, CL500, or the E500. It featured an aluminum block with single overhead cam heads made from the same material with three valves and two spark plugs per cylinder.
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