New Delhi, June 17 -- Force Motors Achieves Landmark 200,000th Mercedes-Benz Engine Milestone
On June 17, 2026, Force Motors Limited announced the roll-out of its 200,000th engine from the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Chakan, Pune. This momentous event highlights an enduring partnership between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz that spans over five decades.
The engine manufacturing association between the two companies originally dates back to 1997. Today, it has expanded into a comprehensive partnership where Force Motors manufactures both engines and axles for all Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs produced in India. Every single Mercedes-Benz car and SUV manufactured in India is powered by an engine produced at the Force Motors facility in Pune.
The Milestone Vehicle and Engine
The 200,000th unit manufactured by Force Motors is a 6-cylinder M256 engine.
This specific milestone engine was placed into a Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
A Legacy of Indo-German Collaboration
According to Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director of Force Motors Limited, the 200,000th engine serves as "the living story of a half-century-long partnership built on trust, precision and shared purpose". This relationship is recognized as one of the most prominent examples of Indo-German industrial collaboration, elevating automotive manufacturing standards within the country.
By successfully delivering German-quality engineering from Indian soil, the partnership strongly underpins the national 'Make in India' vision. The Chakan facility itself was purpose-built to meet the exacting global standards set by Mercedes-Benz.
Key Dignitaries in Attendance
The milestone celebration was attended by a distinguished delegation from both organizations:
Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited.
Dr. Joerg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement).
Mr. Michael Schiebe, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management).
Mr. Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Sales & Customer Experience).
Mr. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India.
Mr. Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations, Mercedes-Benz India.
Mr. Prashant Inamdar, Executive Director - Operations, Force Motors Limited.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where was the 200,000th Mercedes-Benz engine manufactured?
A: The engine was manufactured at the Force Motors state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune.
Q: Which vehicle received the 200,000th engine?
A: A Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 received the special 200,000th unit.
Q: What type of engine was the 200,000th unit?
A: The 200,000th unit was a 6-cylinder M256 engine.
Q: When did the engine manufacturing partnership between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz begin?
A: The association in engine manufacturing dates back to the year 1997.
Q: Do all Mercedes-Benz vehicles made in India use engines from Force Motors?
A: Yes, every Mercedes-Benz car and SUV made in India is powered by an engine produced at the Force Motors facility at Chakan.
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