Mercedes-AMG has revealed the C63 S AMG F1 Edition, which offers an exclusive look both inside and out.
The C63 S AMG F1 Edition will be available globally for just one year from the start of sales. It’s an interesting strategy that has seen many car makers offer a ‘first edition’ that comes with some extra goodies, to try entice customers to start putting down early deposits and to gauge interest.
So, what does the C63 S AMG F1 Edition entail? Available for both the sedan and estate model (the latter we’re unlikely to see in South Africa), the upgrade comprises a unique Alpine Grey Uni paint straight from Merc’s MANUFAKTUR catalogue.
On the sides is the AMG logo and a colour gradient that goes from grey to black. There’s red detailing on the sides, front and rear as well as unique wheels. These 20-inch AMG forged units are finished in matte black and have red rim flanges that AMG says replicates the colour scheme of the official FIA F1 medical car.
The AMG Aerodynamics Package is standard and includes a larger front splitter, boot lid spoiler and redesigned side skirts and an additional diffuser board. Night Package 1 and Night Package 2 are also thrown in and these include details like window surrounds and mirror housings in gloss black.
The radiator grille louvres and twin tailpipes are finished in black chrome, and there’s an AMG fuel filler cap in silver cap to further set it apart. Inside, there are AMG Performance seats in exclusive black nappa leather with red stitching and AMG embossed into the headrests. There are also red seatbelts and exclusive items like the Edition badge and AMG floor mats. Customers will also receive an AMG indoor car cover with F1 logo to help protect the vehicle.
As a reminder, the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S will be assembled right here in South Africa at the brand’s facility in East London, along with the new C43 which is going on sale in the first quarter of 2023. The C63 made headlines for the controversial ditching of its much-loved V8 powertrain for a hybrid 2.0-litre turbo setup with 500 kW and 1 020 Nm, driving all four wheels.
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