When Mercedes-Benz introduced the W140 Coupe, AMG began their meticulous tuning process to create a range of high performance modification packages available to supply customer orders. These engines included the M119 E 60, a 6.0L V8 with 374hp and 428 lb⋅ft to modify variants such as the S 500 and 500SEC, built from 1992 to 1999. The merger between Mercedes-Benz and AMG started in 1999 when DaimlerChrysler AG started controlling the company to end up owning it in 2005.