Hans Werner Aufrecht
Hans Werner Aufrecht is a German engineer and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of the automotive company AMG. Born in 1938, he played a significant role in the development of high-performance vehicles, particularly those associated with the Mercedes-Benz brand. Aufrecht's passion for motorsport and engineering led to the creation of specialized tuning and performance enhancements for cars.
In 1999, Daimler AG acquired a majority stake in AMG, further solidifying its reputation in the automotive industry. Aufrecht's contributions have had a lasting impact on performance car engineering, making AMG synonymous with luxury and speed.