Elevate Your Driving Experience with Mercedes-Benz AMG®

Few vehicles can match the power and prestige you’ll feel from behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz AMG® performance vehicle. AMG® vehicles are handcrafted by passionate engineers in Affalterbach, Germany, and are only available at specialty dealerships like Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch in Lake Forest, CA. Get your favorite vehicles in their performance AMG® specification, like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG®, Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG®, and the epitome of speed: the Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT.

If you are searching for an AMG® dealer near Irvine, Mission Viejo, or Foothill Ranch, CA, you needn’t look any further than Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch. Visit our luxury showroom today to immerse yourself in the world of Mercedes-Benz AMG®. We stock a comprehensive new AMG® inventory and also carry a wide selection of used AMG® performance vehicles.

Certified Mercedes-Benz AMG® Service

Mercedes-Benz AMG® models are not your standard luxury vehicle. AMG® engines are handcrafted by engineers who have a passion for potent performance – after investing in an AMG® vehicle, you want to ensure that it delivers that same level of performance year after year, whether on your daily commute or up the windy roads of Trabuco Canyon. The only way to achieve this is with routine maintenance and care, but AMG® engines require a special level of expertise. Get your Mercedes-Benz AMG® models serviced by the technicians and mechanics who know the cars like the back of their hands!

At the Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch service center, we staff an expert team of technicians who are trained on all of the intricacies of AMG® vehicles and components. We carry out all services to the manufacturer’s recommendations, using the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment. For your convenience, you can schedule AMG® service online in Lake Forest, CA. If you choose to wait while we work on your vehicle, you can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and Starbucks Coffee in our guest lounge.

Explore the History of AMG®

The AMG® we know today is the culmination of over 50 years of engineering brilliance. What does AMG® stand for? A for Aufrecht, M for Melcher, and G for Großaspach. What, or who, do these names represent? Get a brief look into AMG® history to find out:

Early 1960s
In the 1960s, two engineers in the Development Department for Daimler-Benz were busy at work on a racing engine known as the 300 SE. Unfortunately, the company discontinued all motorsports activities before the engine was complete. But the two engineers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, weren’t about to throw in the towel just like that.

Acting on their shared affinity for all things motorsports, Aufrecht and Melcher continued work on the 300 SE engine at Aufrecht’s home in Großaspach – a municipality in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. In 1965, a colleague from Daimler named Manfred Schiek participated in the German Touring Car Championship using Aufrecht and Melcher’s 300 SE engine and won. Not just once, but 10 times over! Backed by Schiek’s triumph with the engine, Aufrecht and Melcher had now effectively established themselves as experts in optimizing Mercedes-Benz performance.

Late 1960s
However, Aufrecht couldn’t be satisfied with reputation alone. In his mind, he had one clear vision: to introduce racetrack performance to road vehicles. This led to Aufrecht’s departure from Mercedes-Benz in late 1966, and he persuaded Melcher to follow suit. Together in 1967, they founded the Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach engineering firm, which carried out the design and testing for the development of racing engines. Not long after, the engines the duo was building became the go-to for private racing teams.

Early 1970s
In 1971, an unsuspecting luxury sedan fitted with an AMG® Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 engine developed by Aufrecht and Melcher entered the 24 Hours of Spa – an annual endurance race. With the help of their engine, this “heavy sedan” overtook the lighter race cars it was competing against and took home the titles of champion in its class and second place overall! This event sensationalized the sedan, and AMG® quickly become a household name worldwide.

AMG® Today
Fast-forward 50 years and AMG® is still a household name. With their partnership with the Mercedes-Benz brand, they create the world’s best luxury sports cars. They still participate in motorsports, as well, with the Mercedes-AMG® Petronas F1 Team dominating the last 8 years of Formula One, the fastest racing sport in the world. The technology and fighting spirit of motorsports lives on in the AMG® models below and continues to inspire us to push the limits of automotive performance.

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As a Mercedes-AMG® owner, you’re privy to a driving adventure like no other. At the AMG® Driving Academy, you’ll experience the true capabilities of numerous AMG® vehicles, while pushing the limits of your driving ability. The AMG® Driving Academy is an intensive, high-speed, high-adrenaline experience for those looking to push their driving skills and Mercedes-AMG® vehicles to the limit. Offering six distinct program levels (from PERFORMANCE to ADVANCED to PRO, PRO+, DRIFT, and DRIFT+) this program helps motorists become drivers.