AMG at the pinnacle

I find it incredible how sophisticated, automated, precise and efficient internal combustion engine manufacture has become just as we are nearing the end of its necessity.

This is a video of the immaculate Mercedes AMG engine factory in Germany that builds M 139 engines for the 2020 A-45 and CLA-45. A 4 cylinder engine that puts out an incredible 387 hp minimum, 421 hp maximum.

You may notice while you're watching that the assembler works with the same engine from beginning to end. As he or she wheels the engine to the next station, robotically driven parts cabinets find their way to the current station so the assembler can just grab what is needed and add them into place. Even the tools are computerized.

In the end, your assembler's signed nameplate goes on the engine so you know which crafts-person built it. In case you didn't notice the grin on his face as he was building it, they obviously take great pride in what they do.