By Otsile Kadiege

Mercedes-AMG lifted the veils off a new concept two-seater called PureSpeed, which is the highlight in the run-up to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The radical design of a completely open, two-seater performance car without a roof or windscreen is a tribute to motor racing. The concept car provides a preview of the first model in the highly limited Mercedes-Benz Mythos series.

Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed design

Up front, the Concept PureSpeed is similar to the Mercedes-AMG ONE thanks to a typical sports car long bonnet, a very low front end with a pronounced “shark nose” and a front design with a wide lower air intake with AMG lettering and a dark, chrome-plated Mercedes star on the soft nose. Added to this is the aerodynamically optimised, sportive bonnet with an additional air outlet. Small, transparent deflectors at the front and sides direct the wind over the cockpit.

The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept has an extremely low silhouette. Many design features were inspired by the Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar – technical, sharply cut visible carbon fibre parts in the lower section of the vehicle provide a strong contrast to the sensual, rounded shapes of the upper part of the vehicle.

The design of the wheels is characterised by the unique carbon fibre cladding on the front and rear wheel covers. The rear wheel covers are completely closed to improve aerodynamics. The front wheel covers are open to optimise airflow at the front end for brake cooling and downforce. The eye-catching paintwork – in a colour gradient from Le Mans red to graphite grey with a black AMG pattern – alludes to the colour scheme of the victorious Mercedes car at the 1924 Targa Florio race in Sicily.

HALO system

One highlight is the HALO system which replaces the conventional A-pillar on the vehicle. This element is a direct derivative of 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 name HALO describes its shape. As in Formula 1, the safety system in the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed consists of a bracket that is connected to the body of the vehicle. This aerodynamically optimised component serves to protect the occupants, just as in Formula 1.

Included are two aerodynamically optimised helmets specially designed and manufactured for the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. The field of vision as in Formula 1 thus becomes a reality for two people. Neither roof, windscreen nor side windows separate them from their surroundings. The interior adds further highlights, with its unique colour and equipment concept as well as a custom clock designed by IWC Schaffhausen on the dashboard.

Monaco debut

The world premiere of the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed took place in an exclusive setting on the sidelines of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The vehicle was unveiled on a floating pontoon in the harbour of the principality and will be sold strictly in a limited series of 250 units to the most dedicated Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts and collectors.