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 appears mainly similar to the idea automotive, full with the Formulation 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” sequence of ultra-limited, presumably very costly fashions.

The pink and black livery and #10s on the fenders are a reference to the 192 Mercedes-Benz Targa Florio, which gained its namesake race that year. Apparently, Mercedes was determined to color its race automobiles within the conventional shade of Italian constructors so the native followers would not impede its progress. You possibly can have the PureSpeed in matte silver, although extra reflecting the standard German racing colours.

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 totally structural piece comprised of 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 techniques like hydraulic roll management and rear-wheel steering.

Mercedes consists of two aerodynamically designed helmets for the PureSpeed, which have an intercom system so driver and passenger can discuss with one another. The intercom system additionally connects to the automobile’s entertainment, so you possibly can listen to music or make telephone calls. For the “inside,” there’s additionally a novel IWC Schaffhausen clock on the prime of the dashboard.

And sure, the PureSpeed has a roof of types. It is a material cowl that stretches out over the halo and is connected to the wheel arches, identical to what you’d have in an outdated race automobile. Clearly, it is just for use when parked.

Mercedes hasn’t introduced pricing but, or whether or not the PureSpeed might be US authorized. So typically with limited-run automobiles like this, the automaker proclaims that they’re already bought 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 along with your Mercedes vendor if you wish to get in contact along with your inside Stirling Moss.