Mercedes showcased the production version of the PureSpeed at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after it was first introduced as a concept in May. The PureSpeed avoids a windshield in favor of a pillar that connects to the rear roll bars, drawing inspiration from the “halo” design seen in Formula 1 cars. This open-top car belongs to the SL class and features the SL63’s 577-horsepower twin-turbocharged V-8 engine. Before the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year, Mercedes showed off the PureSpeed concept, which was a limited-edition car that would be the first of the brand’s Mythos ultra-exclusive cars. The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, which is now ready for production and has a similar look, was shown off by the company at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But finally, Mercedes has shown off all the information about the open-top car, which will only be made in 250 units. The Power of Formula 1 Influence The body shape, headlights, and taillights look like they came from the Mercedes-AMG SL class, but the style is still the same as the idea. On the other hand, PureSpeed doesn’t have a window at all, but the SL class can be opened. A single tubular steel beam rises between the seats and connects the rear roll bars. This design was inspired by the “halo” that Formula One race cars have had since 2018 to protect the drivers’ heads. On the bottom of the halo, there are LED accent lights and small deflectors sticking out from the hood to make the airflow smoother for the people inside. Instead of the standard Mercedes grille, there are big vents that are low in the bumper and have a smoother nose. With small carbon fiber winglets coming from the front splitter, side skirts, and back bumper (which houses a huge diffuser), PureSpeed’s aerodynamics are a lot like those on race cars. There are also active aerodynamics under the body and an active back wing. The 21-inch machined aluminum wheels on the PureSpeed are covered in carbon fiber and are open at the front to help cool the brakes and closed at the back to cut down on drag. The front tires are 275/35R21, and the back tires are 305/30R21. Under the Bonnet Mercedes has shared the PureSpeed’s performance numbers. It is driven by the SL63’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine, which makes 577 horsepower. Mercedes claims that the PureSpeed can accelerate from zero to sixty-two kilometers per hour in under 3.6 seconds. Its top speed is 196 miles per hour, which sounds awful without a cover. An automatic gearbox with nine speeds shifts gears, and 590 pound-feet of torque is sent to all four wheels. Performance has also been improved by adding carbon ceramic brakes and semi-active hydraulic roll stability. The moving single-piston rear calipers and six-piston front calipers are both black and have white AMG logos on them. Rear-axle steering is another feature of the PureSpeed. This makes the car more stable when turning at high speeds and more mobile when going slowly. High-end Equipment The cabin looks a lot like the SL-class’s because the steering wheel is the same shape, and the screen and air control vents are in the same place. While PureSpeed is mostly black and white, the heated AMG Performance seats have unique leather and stitching that makes them stand out. It’s meant that the stitching will look like air moving around the car. The door sills are upholstered in leather, and a one-of-a-kind analog clock, constructed by IWC Schaffhausen and set on a carbon-fiber base, sits atop the dashboard. On the center console in the cabin, there is a logo that says “1 out of 250.” It also has a Burmester surround music system with 15 speakers. As you can see below, Mercedes has an extra “motorsports styling package” that lets you paint the car Le Mans red, which fades to graphite gray at the back, where the AMG logo is repeated. The PureSpeed’s bright red color is a tribute to a Mercedes race car that won the 1924 Targa Florio endurance race. There is also the number 10 on the car. The PureSpeed’s cover, which goes over the halo and attaches to the wheel arches, keeps the cabin dry when the car is stopped. Also, Mercedes made a set of caps that are especially aerodynamic for the car. These hats will match the color of the car and have a system that lets the driver and passenger talk to each other. When you connect a phone to the helmet’s speaker, you can talk on the phone or listen to music. The PureSpeed doesn’t have a price yet, but it should start at least $300,000. The SL63 costs $188,300, and the next SL63 S E Performance hybrid will cost $200,000. Mercedes doesn’t say that PureSpeed is sold out, which could mean that some of the 250 units are still available.
