Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG PureSpeed

2025 MERCEDES-AMG PURESPEED MYTHOS SERIES (R232) — EU SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

The PureSpeed is powered by the handcrafted AMG M177 4.0-litre V8 biturbo, displacing 3,982 cc across eight cylinders and producing 430 kW (585 PS) with 800 Nm of torque. Drive reaches the road through the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G nine-speed automatic transmission (codes 421 / GV) and permanent AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive (code M005). The AMG DYNAMIC PLUS package (P71) adds an electronic rear-axle locking differential (467) and active engine mounts (466), and switchable engine sound is fitted under code 339. Emissions are certified to Euro 6 with a German Umweltplakette 4 (green) sticker.

Chassis, Steering and Brakes

AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL semi-active roll stabilisation (470) works with an adjustable sport suspension (479 / 683) and rear-axle steering (201). Braking is by the AMG ceramic high-performance composite system with black calipers (B07 / 4U8). Wheels are 21-inch AMG double-spoke items on mixed-width tyres (RZZ / R6M).

Dimensions and Capacities

Kerb weight is 1,960 kg and the fuel tank holds 70 litres. The car is a two-seat open roadster with a 2/3-door body classification.

Performance and Consumption

Combined fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km with combined CO2 emissions of 312 g/km on the manufacturer figures published with the advert.

Exterior

The body is finished in MANUFAKTUR Mystic Silver Magno matte paint (code 01U), described by the manufacturer as Mysticsilber Magno. The AMG Aerodynamics Package (B26) is fitted for additional downforce, together with the AMG Night Package and Night Package II (P60 / PAZ / 5U7 / 7U8), which bring gloss-black accents, darkened headlights and black exterior badging. Static LED headlights for right-hand traffic (632), an AMG-specific fuel filler cap (6U6) and illuminated door sill panels with exchangeable covers (U45) complete the exterior specification.

Interior and Seating

The cabin is trimmed in Exclusive Nappa leather in White with black contrast (839A) with white seatbelts (Y03) and high-gloss carbon fibre trim elements (H73). AMG Performance seats (555) carry Multicontour functionality (409), heating and ventilation (401), AIRSCARF neck-level heating (403) and a heated steering wheel (443). A special limited-edition interior badge (U33) identifies the car as one of the 250-unit Mythos Series run.

Infotainment and Connectivity

MBUX Navigation Premium (PBG) is fitted with MBUX Entertainment and video streaming (49U), and the Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System (811) with Sound Personalization (32U). Smartphone integration covers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (14U / 16U / 17U) with wireless charging (897). The AMG Track Pace data logger (256) and AMG steering wheel buttons (U88) are included, alongside a fully digital instrument cluster, DAB radio, WiFi hotspot and voice control.

Driver Assistance and Safety

The defining safety feature is the HALO system derived from Formula 1, which replaces the conventional A-pillar structure on this roofless, windscreen-less body. Conventional systems include ABS, ESP, traction control, active distance warning, emergency braking assist, attention monitoring, traffic sign recognition, tyre pressure monitoring and an emergency call system. Parking is assisted by the Parking Package with reversing camera (218), front and rear sensors, self-steering park assist and an exit-parking assistant.

Provenance

The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is the first model of the Mythos Series and is strictly limited to 250 units worldwide (code M033). This example is Mythos Series Model 01, first registered 06.11.2025 in Germany as a single registration in new-vehicle condition, accident-free with original factory paintwork, and showing 99 km. The dealer supplies two custom-designed matching racing helmets in sizes 56 and 61 (codes 648 / 665).