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Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Mythos

May 25, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

In 2022, Mercedes announced a special brand of luxury car with sports characteristics, Mythos. Now the German company has revealed that the first model will be the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed.

When designing PureSpeed, the engineers found inspiration for certain elements in Mercedes’ legendary racing 300 SLR, with which the Stirling Moss/Denis Jenkinson crew won the Italian Mille Miglia race. In addition to the reinforcement behind the seat backrest, the safety of the driver and passenger in the event of a rollover is also ensured by a tubular titanium structure with three points of fastening, similar to the solution that has been used on Formula 1 cars since 2018.

Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe believes that this car will give the driver the true experience that comes with open racing cars. The currently unknown powertrain should certainly contribute to that. Some believe that under the bonnet should be the 4-liter biturbo V8 engine from the SL 63 model, with 585 hp (436 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. However, a more powerful plug-in hybrid option with 816 hp (608 kW) is not excluded either.

The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed will be produced in limited numbers, with only 250 examples being offered to enthusiasts and collectors.

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2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet

May 10, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

Summer is almost here and Mercedes-AMG has revealed a new Cabriolet edition from the current CLE-Class, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. It is the most powerful version of the luxurious four-seater.

The most powerful CLE Cabrio is equipped with new bumpers with larger air flow openings and widened fenders with a larger wheel track by 5.8 centimeters at the front and 7.6 centimeters at the rear. It is mounted on 19″ or 20″ wheels, and there are several optional AMG packages for accessories on the body, which contribute to the personalization of the car in addition to the several offered roof colors.

In the cabin, plenty of luxury and the finest materials. In addition to the folding roof, the interior of the car is equipped with an 11.9-inch display multimedia system with an adjustable tilt (which cancels the reflection of sunlight), a neck heater and an Aircap system to eliminate noise and air turbulence. With the optional AMG Performance package, customers can also choose better profiled seats.

The 4.85-meter-long car is powered by a 3.0-L 6-cylinder turbo gasoline engine assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system with 449 hp (335 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. The same powertrain is used by the recently revealed AMG CLE 53 Coupé. The engine is paired with a 9-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels (4Matic+). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds (only 0.1 second slower than the Coupe version) with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance Is A Beast On The Road

April 22, 2024 Francis Mitterrand

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT63 S E Performance, its fastest production car ever. The car is built on the same technical solutions that Mercedes-AMG uses in Formula 1.

The GT63 S E Performance is powered by a 4.0-L biturbo V8 engine (612 hp/456 kW) combined with an electric motor (204 hp/152 kW) for a total output of 816 hp (608 kW) and 1,047 lb-ft (1,420 Nm) torque. This is enough for the car to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

The car is equipped with a 6.1 kWh battery that enables an electric range of up to 13 kilometers. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Mercedes-AMG equipped this model with a special equipment package that includes active aerodynamics, adaptive suspension, rear axle steering, eight operating programs, carbon-ceramic brakes with 420 mm (front) and 380 mm (rear) discs, and a set of 20-inch rims wrapped in 295/35 front and 305/35 rear tires. 21-inch wheels are also available as an option.

Sales will start by the end of 2024, and the price is currently unknown.

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