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The available technology is among the best on offer in the
respective vehicle categories, ranging from optimised rear-wheel
drive to state-of-the-art all-wheel drive, as well as from a dual-
clutch transmission to a sporty nine-gear automatic transmission.
At the same time, the sports car and performance brand has won
entirely new groups of customers with its recently launched 43
series models. The first such vehicles were unveiled by Mercedes-
AMG at the Detroit Auto Show two years ago. The 43 series models
come with a powerful and efficient six-cylinder engine. Other
hallmarks of the 43 series derivatives include special transmission
tuning with shorter shift times as well as AMG-specific axle designs
and suspensions, powerful brake components and other various