Force Motors Reaches 200,000 Engine Milestone for Mercedes-Benz in India
Force Motors has produced its 200,000th engine for Mercedes-Benz at its Chakan facility, marking a milestone in their decades-long partnership.
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What Happened
Force Motors announced the roll-out of the 200,000th engine from its Chakan facility in Pune, India. The engine, a 6-cylinder M256 unit, was installed in a Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. The partnership between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz for engine manufacturing began in 1997 and has evolved to include engines and axles for all Mercedes cars and SUVs produced in India.
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Milestone for Mercedes-Benz partnership in India
“The 200,000th engine is more than a production milestone; it is the living story of a half-century-long partnership built on trust, precision and shared purpose.”
Why this matters
This milestone highlights the strength of the manufacturing partnership between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz, demonstrating India's capability to produce high-quality German-engineered engines.
Terms in This Story
- Make in India
- A government initiative to encourage companies to manufacture products in India.
- Axle
- A central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear.
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