The future of Mercedes-AMG is shocking
Philipp Schiemer, CEO of Mercedes-AMG, spoke to Car and Driver about his vision for the future. The future of Mercedes-AMG will continue to invest in gasoline engines, augmented with a hybrid power system for the majority of upcoming models. Philipp Schiemer confirmed that a new Mercedes AMG SL Mercedes is in the works and will replace AMG GT Roadster.
The Mercedes-Benz SL of today has seen some tough years. This Mercedes-Benz icon was gradually becoming outdated due to increased competition from the AMG GT and slow sales. The future of SL looks bright, as Philipp Schiemer, Mercedes-AMG CEO, confirmed that internal competition would soon be gone due to the removal of AMG GT Roadster. There will also be a greater investment in future models.
The next-generation SL will feature a Mercedes-AMG product, like the AMG GT coupe or sedan. Schiemer says that it will be a comfortable car to cruise in long distances, but he also points out that the SL is a strong competitor in racing. Schiemer stated clearly that the SL would have its own powertrains and might not share all of the Mercedes AMG products.
The future of Mercedes AMG may embrace hybridization for better performance. This could be where they do some of their most impressive work. Mercedes-AMG’s ability to ride on the heels of dominant Formula One Teams while creating a hypercar is a testament to its capabilities and brand image. Mercedes-AMG will be able to reduce emissions while enhancing performance by adopting hybridization.
We expect massive growth for Mercedes-AMG with a bright future for its current line-up and the possibility to add electric-only performance items,