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THE MERCEDES-AMG PURESPEED*
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept car on a winding road.
Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 13.7 l/100 km | CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 312 g/km | CO₂-Klasse: G | Emissionsangabe |
The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is an uncompromising performance car offering an unforgettable open-top driving experience. A homage to motorsport that celebrates the motorsport tradition of Mercedes-Benz - with exciting racing car design, innovative materials and modern technology.
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept car on a winding road.
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.
Portrait picture of Michael Schiebe
Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of Business Units Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes-Maybach Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 13.7 l/100 km | CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 312 g/km | CO₂-Klasse: G | Emissionsangabe |
Rear view of the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 13.7 l/100 km | CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 312 g/km | CO₂-Klasse: G | Emissionsangabe |
UNCOMPROMISING SPORTS CAR DESIGN
The design of the fully open, two-seater Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed with no roof or windscreen is characterised by a combination of a low silhouette, a long bonnet and a very low front end with a distinctive shark nose.
With its wide air intake, AMG lettering and a dark, chrome-plated Mercedes star on the soft nose, the front resembles the Mercedes-AMG ONE. In addition, the car features an aerodynamically optimised bonnet. The aerodynamics team’s extensive precision work is also evident in the small, partially transparent deflectors on the car’s front and sides, which keep turbulence from bothering the driver and passenger. Aerodynamic, sharply defined visible carbon fibre elements in the lower part of the car make for a strong contrast to the sensual, round shapes of its upper part. The boot lid and rear diffuser are also aerodynamically optimised. Their design takes the lack of a roof into account.
The design of the 21-inch forged aluminium wheels is characterised by carbon fibre covers on the front and rear axles. The rear covers are fully closed for less air resistance. The front covers are open to optimise front end airflow and brake cooling.
The design team’s precision work can also be seen in the side sill trim with aero flics. The muscular shoulders above the wide-track rear wheels merge into the elegant boot lid and the wide rear apron. Nm 800
0-100 km/h 3.6s
kW 430
AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine
AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G 315 km/h
Close-up of the PureSpeed with a racing helmet on the bonnet.
Side rear view with focus on the colour transition of the concept car.
Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 13.7 l/100 km | CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 312 g/km | CO₂-Klasse: G | Emissionsangabe | [1,2]
HALO SYSTEM IN PLACE OF A-PILLAR
Another highlight is the HALO system, which the car uses instead of the conventional A-pillar. This element was inspired by the premier class of motorsport and 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 robust tubular steel bracket. The bifurcated safety feature is firmly attached to the car’s shell structure. The aerodynamically optimised component protects both passengers; as such, it bifurcates behind the car’s occupants. The roll-over protection system also features two rigid roll bars that are concealed beneath the aerodynamic scoops. These components are also part of the shell structure. As one interesting detail, HALO is indirectly lit at the bottom by narrow LED strips, taking ambient lighting to a new level.
There are also two aerodynamically optimised helmets designed and manufactured specifically for the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. They come in the colour of the car and have an intercom communication system. The helmets allow the driver and passenger to communicate clearly, even at high speeds. As an additional feature, smartphones can be paired with the intercom system, allowing the driver and passenger to talk on the phone and listen to music through the helmets’ speakers.
Close-up side Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed.
Details of the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept Scoops in AMG PureSpeed with AMG crest.
Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 13.7 l/100 km | CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 312 g/km | CO₂-Klasse: G | Emissionsangabe | [1,2]
A TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY MERCEDES MODELS
Many other features are also a tribute to motorsport. The two scoops behind the seats bear the AMG emblem and are reminiscent of legendary racing cars such as the 300 SLR, the car that Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson drove to victory at the 1955 Mille Miglia (a 1,000-mile race) in Italy. Fittingly, the PureSpeed comes in an exclusive Silver Arrow finish in mystic silver mango.
The optional motorsport styling package offers finishes that range from Le Mans red to graphite grey with a black AMG pattern. The latter is a tribute to the colour of the Mercedes that won the Targa Florio race in Sicily exactly 100 years ago. The car was finished in red, a colour only used by Italian manufacturers at the time. German racing cars, on the other hand, were traditionally white. The red finish was intended to prevent Italian motorsport tifosi from trying to obstruct the German car. The plan worked: With Christian Werner at the wheel, the Mercedes 2-litre racing car with the number 10 was the first to cross the finish line. To commemorate this victory 100 years ago, the motorsport styling package features a ‘10’ on the front wing.
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- I really like the Pro Speed and I loved building those four Liter V8 Bi Turbo engines. I really miss being part of the world's fastest family.- Imagine AMG still made cars that were desirable and listened to the customers as an AMG customer they paid me to fill out a survey last year.after the new 4door gt (electric)comes out that nobody cares about hopefully the track sport will get amg reputation back
- If this design becomes the mid life cycle adaptation for the 2027 - SL then I am a definite 'new' buyer car customer rather than a pre-owned..
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