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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