Mercedes unveils first concept for a new ultra-exclusive Mythos series. Called PureSpeed, it's inspired by past racers and you can read all about it on CAR
Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Concept - rear, studioJust occasionally a major mainstream car manufacturer loses its head a little. Here’s Mercedes providing a textbook example – this is the AMG PureSpeed concept, and it’s a
Previewing the first model in a what Mercedes is calling a ‘Mythos series’ of limited run vehicles, the PureSpeed has been unveiled ahead of the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix. Which is appropriate not only because Mercedes’ Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were on hand to lend a little extra glamour but also because the PureSpeed has anvibes here – the last time Mercedes went ahead and built a totally roofless production vehicle .
And if you’re worried about getting a bug in the face at 150mph, don’t. The PureSpeed comes with a pair of specially made ‘aerodynamically optimised’ crash helmets.Ah, this is pretty interesting, too. It’s red and has a number 10 on the side in reference to another road race winner – this time the Mercedes 2-litre that Christian Werner drove to victory in the 1924 Targa Florio. It’s probably no coincidence that was 100 years ago this year.
The original was painted red at a time when Mercedes racing cars were usually white. This was so it would blend in with the competing Italian entrants and therefore ‘deter the local fans from impeding the car’s progress.’Nothing official, but being based on a Mercedes SL suggests 805bhp or more should be available. Which should also enable a top speed in the region of 200mph and 0-62mph in under 3.0 seconds.
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