Six months after exhibiting it off as an idea, Mercedes-AMG simply revealed the PureSpeed, a roof-less, windshield-less model of the SL63. It seems to be mainly similar to the idea automobile, full with the Formula 1-inspired “halo” bar that splits the cockpit in two and the 300SLR-referencing humps behind the seats. Mercedes plans on making 250 examples as a part of its new “Mythos” collection of ultra-limited, presumably very costly fashions.
The purple and black livery and #10s on the fenders are a reference to the 192 Mercedes-Benz Targa Florio, which received its namesake race that 12 months. Apparently, Mercedes determined to color its race vehicles within the conventional shade of Italian constructors, so the native followers would not impede its progress. You can have the PureSpeed in matte silver, although, extra reflecting the standard German racing colours.
Photo by: Mercedes-Benz
Photo by: Mercedes-Benz
The distinctive entrance fascia pays tribute to a contemporary Mercedes, the AMG One Hypercar, whereas there are bespoke aerodynamic parts all through to accommodate the PureSpeed’s lack of roof and windshield. The halo is a completely structural piece produced from metal, and augmented by deployable roll bars behind the rear seats. Mechanically, the PureSpeed is mainly similar to the SL63, full with a 577-horsepower model of AMG’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, a nine-speed transmission, all-wheel drive, and neat chassis programs like hydraulic roll management and rear-wheel steering.
Mercedes contains two aerodynamically designed helmets for the PureSpeed, which have an intercom system so driver and passenger can discuss to one another. The intercom system additionally connects to the automobile’s infotainment, so you possibly can hearken to music or make telephone calls. For the “inside,” there’s additionally a singular IWC Schaffhausen clock on prime of the dashboard.
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And sure, the PureSpeed has a roof of types. It’s a cloth cowl that stretches out over the halo and is connected to the wheel arches, identical to you’d have in an outdated race automobile. Obviously, it is just for use when parked.
Mercedes hasn’t introduced pricing but, or whether or not the PureSpeed will likely be US authorized. So usually with limited-run vehicles like this, the automaker broadcasts that they’re already offered out by the point they’re revealed to the broader public, although that does not appear to be the case right here. In different phrases, get in contact together with your Mercedes supplier if you wish to get in contact together with your internal Stirling Moss.
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