New Book Charts the History of Mercedes-AMG

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Arriving November 4th and perfectly timed for the holidays, MERCEDES-AMG: RACE-BRED PERFORMANCE, by Matt DeLorenzo, is the must-have history of the high performance arm of Mercedes-Benz.

For decades, Mercedes-Benz was synonymous with luxury and refinement. But beneath the polished chrome and leather interiors lurked a racing spirit—one that Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher unleashed in 1967 when they founded AMG. MERCEDES-AMG: RACE-BRED PERFORMANCE tells the full-throttle story of how these two engineers transformed a staid sedan into the legendary Red Pig racer, launching one of Germany’s most iconic performance brands

From dominating endurance circuits to building street-legal beasts like the AMG Hammer, DeLorenzo, traces AMG’s evolution from independent tuner to official Mercedes-Benz partner, and ultimately, to a fully integrated performance division. Along the way, it showcases the cars that defined eras—from the brutal Black Series to today’s electrified hypercars. Insinde this hardcover, 224-page tome you'll find: 

· Rare photos and behind-the-scenes insights
· The full arc of AMG’s racing and engineering legacy
· Profiles of standout models like the Hammer, C63, and AMG ONE
· Coverage of prototypes, special editions, and motorsport milestones

Whether you're a die-hard enthusiast, owner, or just appreciate German engineering at its most unhinged, MERCEDES-AMG: RACE-BRED PERFORMANCE is a must-have for your shelf, garage, or media library.

Author Matt DeLorenzo is a longtime auto journalist, having been editor of Autoweek, a staffer at Automotive News, and both Detroit editor and editor-in-chief at Road & Track magazine. He has authored several books, including he has published a number of books, including Legendary American Cars, Modern Chrysler Concept Cars (winner of the 2000 Best of Books Award from the International Automotive Media Association), and Mustang 2005.

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Publishing November 4th, 2025 by Motorbooks, an imprint of The Quarto Group.

Hardcover, 224 pages ∙ $55 USD, $72 CAN ∙ ISBN 9780760394458

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