45 years of the Mercedes-Benz performance-enhancing legend is being celebrated with a very special SLS GT3.
As AMG enjoys 45 years of bringing magic to Mercedes-Benz motor cars, their anniversary gift is a particularly unique track star.
The performance division has chosen to make a statement with their latest creation. This special edition has been developed purely for use on the circuit. This clearly differentiates AMG’s celebratory roadster from other limited edition cars from marques that do not have such a distinguished performance ethos. Based on the racing version of the AMG SLS, this is a pure thoroughbred.
Coated in matte graphite paintwork, the supercar carries its colours well. The distinctive carbon-fibre Gullwing doors proudly display ’45 Years of Driving Performance’ on their flanks. Carbon fibre also adorns the bonnet, boot, rear wing, side and front skirts, and rear diffuser. Inside the car, the livery is just as exacting. Matte graphite finishes off the steel roll cage whilst a matte carbon finish is applied to the central console.
The superb race-bred car even has its 6.3 litre V8 engine installed by DTM champion Bernd Schneider, in conjunction with an AMG master technician. Track-day enthusiasts, private collectors, and those, according to the German auto manufacturer, with a ‘particular penchant for motor racing’ should be enthralled to get their hands on this important piece of Mercedes-Benz heritage.
Special editions by their nature should be rare and of limited supply. This is no exception. Just five of the exquisite beauties will be crafted, so the starting line-up on this grid will be of a very particular nature indeed. At almost £360,000, the car is certainly not for the faint of wallet. On collection, these five lucky new owners will also be treated to a VIP tour of the AMG production facility to get the full feeling that has gone into all the amazing cars built there over the last 45 years.
It really is worth hiring the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG to celebrate 45 years of this iconic switchblade-doored car. Show that you are in the know and up-to-date with topical motoring issues with a short-term hire of this symbolic supercar. Demonstrate your impeccable taste and be seen in the driving or passenger seat of the contemporary gullwing roadster. Vintage design has been brought right up to date in this edition. The silver body accentuates these styling cues externally, whilst real metal trim and red nappa leather fulfil this role internally. Enjoy the latest engineering through the 6.3 litre V8 engine and show that you are true enthusiast, on the track or road.