Exciting, energizing, and breathtaking – the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is making waves in the run-up to the Formula 1™ Monaco Grand Prix. This expressive concept car, a two-seater performance vehicle with no roof or windscreen, is a tribute to motor racing and provides a preview of the first model in the highly limited Mercedes-Benz Mythos series. Unveiled on a floating pontoon in Monaco’s harbor, the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed impressed Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
“The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed offers a glimpse of what is probably the most direct way to experience performance and driving pleasure. Radically open, neither a roof nor the windscreen separate the two passengers from the elements. You can experience light, air, and passion unfiltered with all your senses. As the concept of our first Mythos vehicle, it embodies the highest level of exclusivity. Design elements such as the HALO also create a Formula 1 feeling. There is therefore no better place for its world premiere than Monaco,” said Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes Maybach divisions.
Exclusive Design and Performance
The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed celebrates the unique tradition of Mercedes-Benz with pure and uncompromising race-car design, innovative materials, and modern technology. This strictly limited series of 250 units will be available exclusively to the most dedicated Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts and collectors. Inspired by legendary race cars, the combination of unrivaled racing aesthetics and highly dynamic performance makes the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed a unique driving machine for connoisseurs, embodying the “pinnacle of exclusivity” in the top segment.
HALO System Instead of A-Pillar
One standout feature of the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is the HALO system, replacing the conventional A-pillar. This element, a direct derivative from Formula 1™, has been part of every Formula 1™ vehicle since 2018. The HALO system, which protects the driver's head in the event of an accident, consists of a bracket connected to the vehicle's body. This aerodynamically optimized component serves to protect the occupants, offering a Formula 1™-like field of vision for two passengers. The concept car includes two aerodynamically optimized helmets specially designed for it. The interior adds further highlights with a unique color and equipment concept and a custom clock designed by IWC Schaffhausen on the dashboard.
Inspired by the Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar
The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept is a true performance car with an extremely low silhouette. Many design features are inspired by the Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar. Technical, sharply cut visible carbon fiber parts in the lower section of the vehicle provide a strong contrast to the sensual, rounded shapes of the upper part. The design of the wheels is characterized by unique carbon fiber cladding on the front and rear wheel covers, with the rear wheel covers being completely closed to improve aerodynamics.
Typical of a sports car are the long bonnet and the very low front end with a pronounced “shark nose.” The front design is similar to the Mercedes-AMG ONE, with a wide lower air intake featuring AMG lettering and a dark, chrome-plated Mercedes star on the soft nose. Added to this is the aerodynamically optimized bonnet with an additional air outlet. Small, transparent deflectors at the front and sides direct the wind over the cockpit. The precision work of the design team is also evident in the side-sill panelling with aero flics, and the muscular shoulders above the wide-track rear wheels that merge into the elegant boot lid and width-emphasizing rear apron.
Homage to Legendary Mercedes Models
The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed pays homage to motorsport with many design details. The two flying buttresses behind the seats are reminiscent of legendary racing cars such as the 300 SLR, in which Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson won the 1955 Mille Miglia in Italy. The eye-catching paintwork – a color gradient from Le Mans red to graphite grey with a black AMG pattern – alludes to the color scheme of the victorious Mercedes car at the 1924 Targa Florio race in Sicily.
The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is a tribute to both the heritage and future of Mercedes-Benz performance vehicles. This unique vehicle will captivate enthusiasts and collectors, setting a new benchmark for exclusivity and performance. To explore the latest models and find the perfect used Mercedes in Dubai, visit Auto Trader UAE.
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