Two years ago, Mercedes-AMG started the story of a special brand, Mythos, which will produce luxury cars with sports characteristics. In May, it was announced that the first car of this brand will be the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, which debuted a few days ago in Abu Dhabi.
The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed will be produced in limited numbers, with only 250 examples being offered to enthusiasts and collectors. 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
“The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is the most direct way to experience performance and fun at the wheel. Thanks to the car’s radically open design with no roof or windscreen, nothing separates the driver and passenger from the elements,” said Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of Business Units Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes-Maybach.
Compared to the standard SL model, the PureSpeed has better intakes, a unique hood, a better rear diffuser and trunk lid, a retractable rear spoiler, and unique 21-inch forged wheels with carbon covers.
Inside, equipment concept in crystal white/black with AMG Performance seats upholstered in special leather and unique decorative stitching with heated multi-contour seat function and exclusive optics, AMG Performance steering wheel, deep-pile AMG floor mats. In the middle of the dashboard in a drop-shaped housing made of visible carbon fiber is a custom-made analogue clock designed by IWC Schaffhausen.
When it comes to the powertrain, the PureSpeed is powered by an AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with 585 hp (430 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, paired with AMG Speedshift MCT 9G. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 315 km/h.
Source: Mercedes-AMG
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