Mercedes-Benz C36 AMGMercedes first introduced the C36 AMG in 1993. This was the first vehicle born from the Mercedes-Benz and AMG agreement, boasting a full Mercedes-Benz warranty. The AMG division worked on the W202 C280, extensively revising the engine and chassis. This made the C36 AMG a high-performance version of the W202 C-Class. Under its hood sat a 3.6-liter inline-six engine with 276 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. This helped Mercedes compete with BMW's E36 M3, the first BMW M3 to use a six-cylinder engine.The C36 AMG's engine received many refinements, including a reconfigured crankshaft torsional damper, custom-made pistons, a larger stroke, modified oil spray nozzles, and modified valve timings. These changes helped increase the overall output of the 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine by 82 horsepower over the C280's 2.8-liter inline-six. The unique touch of AMG also helped the C36 rocket from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and finish the quarter mile in 14.7 seconds. In addition to its impressive performance, the C63 AMG excelled on the track, helping Klaus Ludwig take the DTM crown in 1994.