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AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the
exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the
new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white
finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface.
In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is
fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather
upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In
addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure
unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be
delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur”
(Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC
Schaffhausen.
The SL 63 AMG Edition IWC will be the first
vehicle to be offered with the all-new designo magno Kashmir white
finish. An interesting contrast to this color is formed by the
components with a Carbon matte finish: the trailing edge , the diffusor
insert in the lower back panel, and the side air vents on the front
apron. In stylistic sync with these components is the Carbon matte trim
on the center console and the interior door panels.
They are harmoniously augmented by the Tobago
Brown nappa leather upholstery on the electronically adjustable AMG
sports seats, which feature multicontour and memory functions, heating,
an AMG-specific perforation pattern, a special design, and AMG badges.
The vehicle’s limited edition status is discreetly emphasized by black
AMG floormats with Tobago Brown leather piping, AMG door sills with
white illuminated AMGlettering, and the IWC logo on the lid of the
center console.
To ensure that the driver remains in perfect
control of his or her vehicle, the two-tone AMGPerformance steering
wheel has a reduced diameter, a rim that’s flattened at the bottom, and
silver-finish aluminum gearshift paddles. The steering wheel is part of
the Performance package, which also includes forged 19-inch AMG light
alloy, double-spoke wheels with a titanium gray finish and polished
surfaces. The 8.5-inch and 9.5-inch rims sport 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R
19 format tires, respectively.
The front axle is equipped with internally
ventilated, perforated composite disc brakes (390 x 36 mm) that keep
braking distances to a minimum and ensure the vehicle is extremely
resistant to fading. Handling is further enhanced by other technical
features from the Performance package, including a rear-axle,
multi-disc limited-slip differential with a lock factor of 40 percent,
as well as an AMG Performance chassis equipped with Active Body Control.
AMG naturally aspirated V8 with 6.3 liters displacement and 386 kW/525 hp
The drive system of the SL 63 AMG Edition IWC
will provide motorists with an exhilarating driving experience.
Boasting a top output of 386 kW/525 hp and a maximum torque of 630 Nm,
the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine is augmented by an extremely responsive
partner in the shape of the all-new AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed
sports transmission. The SL 63 AMG Edition IWC accelerates from zero to
100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while its top speed is electronically limited
to 300 km/h.
Mercedes-AMG and IWC Schaffhausen: A luxurious partnership
Along with the vehicle, buyers of the SL 63 AMG
Edition IWC will also receive a limited edition model of IWC’s “Grosser
Ingenieur” watch. This precious chronometer has a stainless steel
housing measuring an impressive 45.5 millimeters in diameter. The
design of the watch’s wristband and face compliment the vehicle
concept. In addition, the watch’s bottom is made of sapphire glass that
reveals the intricate mechanical clockwork with its automatic Pellaton
winding system.
Mercedes-AMG has been collaborating with the
time-honored Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen since 2004. In
October of that year, the two companies presented their first jointly
designed vehicle, the CLS 55 AMG “IWC Engineer.”
Customers will be able to order the SL 63 AMG
Edition IWC beginning in fall 2008 , and vehicle deliveries will
commence in November 2008. The model will be limited to 200 units.