FAT International for AMG

That 2,200m altitude at FAT Mankei isn't just a number – it's where oxygen gets thin, engines work harder, and naturally aspirated beasts like the SLS Black Series really show their character. The AMG x Pagani collaboration (that Utopia with its AMG-sourced V12) represents the peak of German engineering precision meeting Italian artistry – literally automotive poetry in carbon fiber and chrome.

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A big Shout Out to the Fam

Thanks to everybody who joined us from the 30th and 31st June at the happening – what a happening it was. The exquisite showcase of slick rides including:

  1. 300 CE 6.0 „The Hammer“ Coupe –– The original automotive legend that launched AMG into the stratosphere and redefined what "subtle insanity" actually means.
    This pre-partnership masterpiece represents AMG's boldest statement: only twelve of these monsters were ever built, making them rarer than most hypercars today. Based on the Mercedes W124 300 CE coupe platform, AMG performed the ultimate heart transplant – ripping out the mild 3.0L inline-six and cramming in a heavily modified 6.0L V8 derived from the S-Class.
    The result? 381-385 horsepower and 542 Nm of torque channeled through a four-speed automatic that launches this unassuming coupe from 0-62 mph in just 5 seconds. Top speed? A terrifying 186+ mph (300+ km/h) – supercar territory achieved in what looks like your accountant's daily driver.
    The price tag was equally shocking: 335,000 Deutsche Marks in 1988 – nearly 100,000 DM more expensive than a Rolls-Royce Corniche II and rivaling Lamborghini Countach money. In today's money, that's roughly $450,000.
    The nickname "Hammer" was coined by American journalists who felt the car had the force of a hammer – and they weren't wrong. This Teutonic brick could outrun Countachs and Testarossas while offering four seats and Mercedes luxury.
  2. Pagani Utopia – Only the most recent hypercar royalty from Sant'Agata Bolognese, packing a twin-turbo V12 AMG engine that screams at 6,000 rpm while costing more than most people's houses. Because why settle for ordinary when you can have Italian artistry with German fury?
  3. Mercedes-AMG ONE – Literally a Formula 1 car with license plates. This $2.7 million street-legal missile brings Lewis Hamilton's championship-winning hybrid V6 turbo to the masses (if you're part of the 275-unit production elite, that is). Street legal? Barely. Practical? Absolutely not. Iconic? Chef's kiss.
  4. Mercedes-AMG Pure Speed – The windshield-less speedster concept that makes you question if safety regulations are just suggestions. When AMG said "pure," they meant it – pure adrenaline, pure terror, pure flex.
  5. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series – The gullwing doors that make parking lot exits into theatrical performances, powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 that sounds like thunder having an emotional breakdown. Peak AMG brutality in a gorgeous package.
  6. Mercedes-AMG SL 63 – The grand touring convertible that's faster than your sports car but comfortable enough for your grandmother (if she has exquisite taste and a heavy right foot).
  7. Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance– Because regular AMG GT wasn't extra enough, they added hybrid assistance and four doors. Now you can terrify passengers and your accountant simultaneously.
  8. Mercedes-AMG GT – The Porsche 911 killer that actually killed it, with looks that could stop traffic and exhaust notes that wake entire neighborhoods.
  9. Mercedes-Benz SLR – The McLaren-Mercedes lovechild from the early 2000s when both brands decided to create automotive chaos together. Carbon fiber everything and a supercharged V8 that still gives modern supercars nightmares.
  10. Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren Stirling Moss – The SLR but with the roof chopped off and sanity thrown out the window. Named after a racing legend because only legends deserve windshield-less 200+ mph missiles.
  11. Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG – Street-legal race car masquerading as a coupe. When Mercedes decided racing homologation rules were merely polite suggestions.
  12. Mercedes-AMG G63 – The luxury brick that somehow became a status symbol. Aerodynamics of a small building but with enough power to embarrass sports cars at red lights.

Taking a brat sunbath made the view of the surrounding Großglockner even more delicious. We all could feel the chrome crackin' and the gummi of the tires meltin'. Everybody was zippin', whippin', splashin', and driftin' with their vibes above the altitude of ultraviolet waves. Everyone was literally on cloud nine.

Nothing says "living your best life" like a mountain gathering of automotive unicorns that collectively cost more than small nations' GDP.

FATracks – The Sound of AMG

To make the event even more unforgettable, our collective crafted a special selection of FATracks to deliver the vibes of this happening straight to your crib. The AMG lineup synced perfectly with beats that hit harder than launch control:

  1. The Electronic Flex:Sun Spell by Hiatt dB kicks off with those ethereal vibes that match the Pagani Utopia's otherworldly presence – both are art pieces that shouldn't exist but absolutely do.
  2. Piano Skank and Ahadadream bring that underground European house energy, perfect for those Alpine mountain roads where the SLS Black Series' gullwings catch morning light.
  3. Bayside - Radio Edit by Obskür delivers that clean, polished sound that mirrors the AMG GT's surgical precision on track.
  4. Saturday (I Can't Wait) and Hush Hush – because waiting for the weekend hits different when you're planning which hypercar to take canyon carving.
  5. You Don't Know Me by Armand Van Helden feat. Duane Harden – a house classic that's aged like the SLR McLaren, still turning heads decades later.
  6. The Hip-Hop Heavy Hitters: I KNOW ? by Travis Scott transitions into Niagara Falls with Metro Boomin and 21 Savage – modern trap that matches the AMG ONE's Formula 1 hybrid tech meeting street swagger.
  7. Then we dive deep into the golden era with Ice Cube's "You Know How We Do It" and "It Was A Good Day" – West Coast classics for cruising in that G63, windows down, attitude up.
  8. JAY-Z's "Hard Knock Life" pairs perfectly with the CLK DTM's rags-to-riches racing pedigree.
  9. Biggie's "Juicy" – because nothing says "made it" like a fleet of AMG machinery parked at 8,000 feet altitude.
  10. The East Coast Legends: Wu-Tang's "C.R.E.A.M.", Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones Pt. II", and Gang Starr's "DWYCK" bring that raw, unfiltered energy that matches AMG's philosophy – no compromise, maximum impact.
  11. A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation" and 2Pac's "Keep Ya Head Up" provide the soulful intermissions between adrenaline rushes.
  12. Souls of Mischief's "93 'Til Infinity" closes the classic section – timeless like the SL63's grand touring elegance.
FATracks – The Sound of AMG

This playlist doesn't just soundtrack a car meet; it curates the complete sensory overload of chrome, carbon fiber, and pure automotive pornography set against Austria's most dramatic mountain backdrop. Each track was selected to match the mechanical symphony of naturally aspirated V8s, hybrid powertrains, and turbo whistle echoing through alpine passes.

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Much love, the internet and Team FAT.

Written by: Klaus

Published on: 2025-06-06

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