The new Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed with 585 hp
- Radical design concept for the launch of the Mythos series
- borrowings from the design language of legendary racing cars
- Intensive driving experience for two people
- Strict limitation, extensive equipment
As the first model in the extremely limited Mercedes™ Benz Mythos series, the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed celebrates its world premiere at the Formula 1™ Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. The completely open, two-seater performance car without a roof or windshield is an uncompromising homage to motorsport and offers an incomparable driving experience.
"The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is the most direct way to experience performance and driving pleasure. Radically open, neither the roof nor the windshield separate the driver and front passenger from the elements. You can experience the vehicle, the road and the landscape unfiltered with all your senses. The unique design reinterprets elements of legendary racing cars and creates a fascinating, timeless silhouette. The PureSpeed thus combines the traditional strengths of AMG: highly emotional and very high-performance vehicles that inspire - both when you look at them and when you are behind the wheel."
Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and
Head of Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes Maybach Divisions
The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed celebrates the motorsport tradition of Mercedes-Benz with exciting racing car design, innovative materials and modern technology. The exclusive small series is strictly limited to 250 units.
Sports car design inspired by the Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar
The design of the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is characterized by the combination of a low silhouette, long bonnet and very low front section with a pronounced shark nose. The front is similar to the Mercedes-AMG ONE with a wide air intake and AMG lettering as well as a dark chrome-plated Mercedes star on the soft nose. Added to this is the aerodynamically optimized bonnet. The small, partially transparent deflectors on the front and sides also demonstrate the extensive fine-tuning work of the aerodynamics team: they keep annoying air turbulence away from the driver and front passenger. Aerodynamic, sharply drawn visible carbon elements in the lower part of the vehicle form a strong contrast to the sensual, rounded shapes of the upper part of the vehicle. The trunk lid and the rear diffuser are also aerodynamically optimized. Their shape takes the missing roof into account.
The design of the 21-inch forged aluminum wheels is characterized by the carbon fiber panels on the front and rear axles. The rear panels are completely closed, which reduces air resistance. The front panels are open to optimize the air flow at the front of the car and brake cooling. 275/35 R 21 tires are mounted on 9.5 JX 21-inch rims at the front, and 305/30 R 21 on 11.0 J x 21-inch rims at the rear.
The design team's fine work is also evident in the side sill panels with aero flics. The muscular shoulders above the rear wheels with a wide track flow into the elegant luggage compartment lid and the wide rear apron.
HALO system instead of A-pillar
Another highlight is the HALO system: It replaces the conventional A-pillars on the vehicle. This element is inspired by the premier class of motorsport. The HALO has been part of every Formula 1™ vehicle since 2018. It protects the driver's head in the event of an accident. The safety system in the Mercedes‑AMG PureSpeed consists of a sturdy tubular steel bar. It is firmly connected to the vehicle's body shell structure in a fork shape. The aerodynamically optimized component protects both passengers equally. This is why the fork only occurs behind the occupants. The Roll Over Protection System also contains two rigid roll bars that are hidden under the aerodynamic scoops. They are also part of the body shell structure. Interesting detail: The HALO is indirectly illuminated at the bottom with two narrow LED strips, taking the ambient lighting to a new dimension.
There are also two aerodynamically optimized helmets that are specially designed and manufactured for the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. They are painted in the color of the car and have an intercom communication system. It enables uninterrupted conversations between the driver and passenger, even when driving fast. Smartphones can also be linked to the intercom system: the helmet speakers can also be used to make phone calls and listen to music.
Homage to legendary Mercedes models
Many other design details are also a tribute to motorsport. The two scoops behind the seats are decorated with AMG emblems and are reminiscent of legendary racing cars such as the 300 SLR. Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson won the Mille Miglia (1000 mile race) in Italy in 1955 with this. The exclusive Silver Arrow paintwork of the PureSpeed in mystic silver magno matches this.
The optional Motorsport Styling package offers a paint finish in a color gradient from Le Mans red to graphite gray with a black AMG pattern. This alludes to the color of the Mercedes winning car at the Sicilian Targa Florio automobile race exactly 100 years ago. The racing car was painted red - a color that was reserved for Italian makes at the time. German racing cars, on the other hand, were traditionally painted white. The red color was intended to prevent the German vehicle from being obstructed by Italian motorsport Tifosi. The coup worked: the Mercedes 2-liter racing car with the starting number 10 came first across the finish line, driven by Christian Werner. The starting number "10" can also be found on the front fenders of the Motorsport Styling package and indicates the victory 100 years ago.
Two-tone color and equipment concept
The interior sets further highlights with the classic, two-tone color and equipment concept in crystal white/black. AMG Performance seats with special leather upholstery and special decorative stitching offer perfect lateral support and an exclusive look. Their design, with flowing lines, is inspired by the air that flows around the vehicle. The multi-contour seat function and seat climate control increase comfort. The area behind the seats is designed with carbon. Integrated leather pads on the back pick up the flowing lines of the seats. The deep-pile AMG floor mats pick up the color, design and decorative stitching of the seats: the door sill panels are also covered in leather. The AMG Performance steering wheel consistently continues the two-tone interior concept.
Another highlight of the interior is the individual analogue clock designed by IWC Schaffhausen. It is prominently positioned in the middle of the dashboard and is housed in a drop-shaped case in glossy black on a base made of visible carbon. The base is so cleverly designed that the clock seems to be floating. The elegant timepiece has a PureSpeed-specific dial with AMG diamonds. The dial is illuminated for best readability at dusk and in the dark. The characteristic bezel emphasises the visual proximity to the legendary IWC Ingenieur line.
The Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system with 15 speakers and 1,170 watts of system power enables an authentic sound experience like at a summer open-air festival. In the center console, a plaque with the note “1 out of 250” indicates the limitation of the Mythos model.
A weather protection tarpaulin is available as standard to protect the parked car from the elements such as rain or storms. It is stretched over the interior including the HALO in the traditional way and attached to the wheel arches. In addition, every customer receives a tailor-made, PureSpeed-specific AMG Indoor Car Cover. With its breathable outer skin made of tear-resistant synthetic fiber fabric and the antistatic inner fabric made of flannel, it protects the vehicle in the garage from dust and scratches.
Body shell: AMG sports car architecture with composite aluminum structure
The PureSpeed is based on Mercedes-AMG's own sports car architecture. The chassis consists of an aluminum spaceframe with a self-supporting structure. The construction guarantees maximum rigidity and thus the perfect basis for precise driving dynamics and sporty body proportions. The intelligent mix of materials reduces weight. The materials used include aluminum, magnesium, fiber composites and steel. There are also carbon parts for the aero elements on the front and rear aprons and side skirts as well as the paneling behind the seats.
Sophisticated aerodynamics for unadulterated driving pleasure
The active aerodynamic elements include the extendable rear spoiler, which is seamlessly integrated into the rear lid. It changes its position depending on the driving situation. The control software takes numerous parameters into account: It includes the driving speed, the longitudinal and lateral acceleration and the steering speed in the calculation. The spoiler assumes five different angular positions from 80 km/h. Depending on the position, it can optimize driving stability or reduce air resistance.
The active aerodynamic element, which is hidden in the underbody in front of the engine, also contributes to the safe and dynamic driving behavior. This carbon profile, which weighs around two kilograms, reacts to the setting of the AMG driving programs and automatically extends downwards by around 40 millimeters at a speed of 80 km/h. This creates the so-called Venturi effect, which additionally sucks the car onto the road and reduces the lift on the front axle. The driver can feel this positively in the steering: the PureSpeed can be steered precisely in curves and drives very directional.
Additional aerodynamic elements on the underbody, similar to those on the AMG GT 63 PRO, help to compensate for the lack of a roof and thus improve downforce. The lift system on the front axle allows the PureSpeed to be raised at the front in front of thresholds or curbs.
Powerful and powerful: AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine
The AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine delivers dynamic propulsion and excellent performance with a maximum output of 430 kW (585 hp) and a maximum torque of 800 Nm. Combined with the PureSpeed design concept, this creates a uniquely exciting driving experience because the radically open design makes even lower speeds subjectively feel significantly faster. But the objective values are also impressive: the sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h takes 3.6 seconds, and the top speed is 315 km/h. Added to this is the legendary AMG V8 engine sound, which can be experienced even more directly in the PureSpeed.
Wet starting clutch for the transmission
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission combines an emotional gearshift experience with extremely short shift times. A wet start-up clutch replaces the torque converter. It reduces weight and, thanks to its lower mass inertia, optimises the response to accelerator commands, especially when accelerating and when changing loads.
More traction and driving stability: fully variable all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC+
The PureSpeed is equipped with the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. The intelligent system combines the advantages of different drive concepts: the fully variable torque distribution on the front and rear axles ensures optimal traction at the physical limit as well as high driving stability and driving safety under all conditions.
Chassis and brakes: semi-active roll stabilization and optimal deceleration
The innovative AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with semi-active, hydraulic roll stabilization ensures the best possible contact with the road. Active hydraulic elements replace the conventional mechanical anti-roll bars and compensate for roll movements in a fraction of a second. The system enables optimal steering and load change behavior with typical AMG characteristics of driving behavior in terms of dynamics, precision and feedback for the driver. At the same time, it increases driving comfort when driving straight ahead and when driving over bumps. The wide track width on the rear axle increases agility, which is particularly noticeable on winding country roads.
The standard AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system guarantees excellent deceleration values and precise controllability. It impresses with short braking distances, sensitive response and high stability - even under extreme loads. The 6-piston fixed brake callipers at the front and 1-piston floating callipers at the rear are painted black and bear white AMG logos.
Active rear-axle steering: combines agility and stability
The PureSpeed is equipped with active rear-axle steering (HAL). Depending on the speed, the rear wheels steer either in the opposite direction (up to 100 km/h) or in the same direction (faster than 100 km/h) as the front wheels. The system thus enables agile and stable driving behavior - characteristics that are in contrast to one another without rear-axle steering. Other advantages are easier vehicle control at the limit and less steering effort because the front-wheel steering ratio is more direct.
