AMG Performance Studio – Customized, Limited Production Vehicles

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Mercedes-AMG GmbH has introduced the AMG Performance Studio, a new initiative to appeal to customers with special requests. In addition to the AMG high performance cars the Performance Studio develops and produces customized AMG Mercedes-Benz vehicles in exclusive, limited quantities. AMG is offering three levels of modifications: the Signature Series, Black Series and Editions.

The latest product from the AMG Performance Studio is the SLK 55 AMG Black Series, a purist’s lightweight version with a powerful AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine (294 kW/400 hp) and numerous components with technology borrowed from the world of motorsport. In addition, the Performance Studio is geared toward meeting customers’ individual requests, which includes specific technical modifications such as AMG sports chassis, high-performance brakes, AMG wheel/tire combinations, limited-slip differentials and customized interior features, as well as unique, made-to-order models.

Given the growing demand worldwide for greater customization and even more dynamic, motorsport-level performance, Mercedes-AMG GmbH has decided to upgrade and expand its range.

“We are receiving more and more requests from AMG fans and sports car enthusiasts from around the world for even more dynamic vehicles, special equipment features and specific components. And the new Performance Studio makes it possible for us to meet these requests,” says Volker Mornhinweg, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“AMG has its roots in international motor racing, and our customers benefit directly from the impressive success our AMG drivers are having in the DTM. And our engineers and technicians are constantly spurred on by our commitment to Formula One, for which we supply the FIA’s official Safety Car and official Medical Car. In the Performance Studio, we transfer the technologies from the race circuit into our vehicles,” adds Mornhinweg.

Launch of the SLK 55 AMG Black Series
As a result of its reorganization, Mercedes-AMG will be expanding its range of complete vehicles, components and custom solutions. To start, there is the new SLK 55 AMG Black Series, a special coupe version of the eight-cylinder roadster and a car with strong appeal for purists. With its AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine (upgraded to 294 kW/400 hp and 520 Nm of torque), many lightweight components, high-strength carbon roof, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG adjustable suspension and AMG high-performance composite brake system, the special SLK 55 AMG is even more of a sports powerhouse — and really shows what it’s made of on dedicated racetracks. Market launch was July 2006. In Germany, the vehicle costs € 107,300 (incl. 16% VAT).

The CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet will be available under the Signature Series label. The series name stands for limited-quantity, high-end vehicles with a level of technological sophistication that stands out from the crowd. Limited to only 100 vehicles, the CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet has an impressive combination of motorsport technology, racing-car handling and a striking appearance. With its 428 kW/582 hp engine, the AMG high-performance sports car goes from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds, and its top speed is 300 km/h (electronically limited), making the new AMG high-performance automobile the world’s fastest open-top four-seater. In Germany, the vehicle costs € 277,820 (incl. 16% VAT).

Compared to series-production vehicles, Editions cars stand out on the basis of their visual and tactile qualities. The CLS 55 AMG “IWC Ingenieur” offered in 2005, for example, featured details specially arranged to correspond to the exclusive IWC “Ingenieur” family of watches. A total of 165 of these unique four-door coupes were produced — and there will be more AMG vehicles with similar concepts to follow.

The Performance Studio aims to satisfy any customer’s automotive desire
The Performance Studio offers tailor-made solutions to satisfy every customer’s individual taste. The SLK, SL and CLS-Class model series, for example, can be equipped with the AMG Performance Package. This package can include, depending on the vehicle, special wheel/tire combinations, an AMG high-performance composite brake system, firmer suspension, a more sophisticated cooling system, a multiple-disc limited-slip differential, interior trim made of carbon, and an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel.

The AMG Mercedes-Benz Performance Studio routinely fulfills a broad array of other special requests, including special exterior paint jobs, full leather interiors, leather or carbon trim, and cutting-edge audio, office and multimedia systems. Even extensive bodyshell modifications are hand-crafted. The result is a one of a kind. More info