Mercedes-AMG Sport range debut at 2015 Detroit motor show

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed that the brand's "AMG Sport" range will make its debut in January 2015. The AMG Sport line will rival the likes of BMW's M Performance models and Audi's "S" model range. Products under the new name will fill the gap between the AMG Sports package for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the classic AMG models.

With the introduction of the AMG Sport line, Mercedes-AMG hopes to "more than double" their total sales for 2013. Vehicles in the new product line will feature uprated engine outputs & all-wheel drive as standard in certain markets. These models will also use special chassis components and brake systems from the "full-fat" AMG models.

The first two AMG Sport models will be seen in the metal in at the 2015 Detroit motor show. The German car maker has also released a teaser. Going by the image, the debutant models to get the AMG Sport treatment could be the new GLE-SUV and C-Class sedan.