Mercedes-Benz Celebrates F1 Success with Two Limited Edition SL63 AMG Models

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its double triumph in the Formula 1 World Championship this year with two limited edition models of the SL 63 AMG. Co-created by the 2014 F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and runner-up and team-mate Nico Rosberg, the two models feature styling tweaks and performance upgrades. Mercedes-Benz will only build 19 units of each model, as each individual vehicle is dedicated to one of the 19 Formula 1 race tracks from the 2014 season.

For his car, Lewis Hamilton chose black as his base color, while Nico Rosberg went with white. Hamilton’s SL 63 AMG features a special paint finish called Designo Night Black Magno combined with gold-colored lettering, fins and stripes on the rear bumper impart. The tailpipe trim is in chromed black. Black and gold dominate the interior as well, with the SL 63 AMG featuring gold-colored stitching for the seats in black nappa leather, the instrument panel and center console, as well as gold-colored elements such as the air vents, door handles and shift paddles.

Nico Rosberg’s Mercedes SL 63 AMG contrasts with Hamilton’s, as the car wears a Designo Cashmere White Magno paint which contrasts with elements painted in Designo Himalayas Grey. Just like on Hamilton’s car, the tailpipe trim is in chrome black.

The interior gets Designo Exclusive Style leather in titanium grey used for the seats, steering wheel, door beltlines, soft-top cover and the upper part of the instrument panel. The lower part of the instrument panel is finished in a contrasting deep white nappa leather, as are the center console and the door panels. Trim parts feature the Designo cashmere white magno color.

Both cars benefit from a 47hp power upgrade, with the 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine producing 585PS (577hp) and 900Nm (664lb-ft) of torque. As a consequence, top speed is raised to 300 km/h (186 mph).

Both cars are offered with the AMG Driver’s package, AMG sports suspension, Airscarf, the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound system, a panoramic vario-roof with Magic Sky Control, as well as AMG sports seats, numerous assistance systems, among many other features.

At first, the cars will only be sold as pairs, for a whopping €629,510 ($784,885) price in Germany (including VAT). Later on they will also be offered as individual units, from €320,110 ($397,790) each. Prices include a helmet worn by Lewis Hamilton or Nico Rosberg, a Nico Rosberg or Lewis Hamilton Edition IWC Ingenieur chronograph watch, an F1 book signed by both drivers and an invitation to the opening race of the 2015 season, in Melbourne.

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