Mercedes Concept 358 and unique SLS AMG introduced in Australia

 Mercedes Concept 358 and unique SLS AMG introduced in Australia
Mercedes SLS AMG painted in designo magno Night Black, 2010 Australian International Motor Show, 15.10.2010

Thunder for down under

Mercedes has unveiled two unique AMG models at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show.

The SLS AMG has an exclusive appearance with designo magno Night Black paint and red accents. While we're not crazy about the lipstick, the car looks rather fetching.

Likewise, the Concept 358 is basically a C 63 AMG with designo Pearl Orange paint, black 19-inch alloy wheels, premium leather upholstery and the AMG Performance Package Plus. The latter enables the 6.3-liter (6208cc) V8 engine to produce 358 kW (480 hp / 487 PS) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. Thanks to the added power, the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Source: Mercedes-Benz

Australian International Motor Show - Concept 358 And SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz Australia is pleased to introduce Concept 358 and a very special SLS AMG. Both vehicles were co designed by Mercedes-Benz Australia and built by AMG exclusively for the 2010 Australian International Motor Show.

"Australia is one of our favourite markets," said Mario Spitzner, Director Branding, Marketing & Sales Mercedes-AMG. "We were asked to create two unique AMG vehicles for the Australian International Motor Show."

"I hope you enjoy them as much as we did building them," said Spitzner.

C 63 AMG - Concept 358

As the only C 63 AMG in the world to be painted in designo Pearl Orange paint from the AMG factory in Affalterbach, Concept 358 also introduces the AMG Performance Package Plus which lifts power to a staggering 358kW. Also included in the Performance Package Plus are unique 19-inch multi spoke alloy wheels in black, KEYLESS-GO and extended designo leather appointments inside.

SLS AMG

This unique SLS AMG is the first and currently the only SLS AMG in the world to be painted in designo magno Night Black. Along with the red highlights both inside and out, this SLS AMG is sure to be an instant collector's item.

The Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars Australia, Mr Horst von Sanden said "Each Mercedes-Benz vehicle is special, but for this year's motor show we wanted to go that next step and bring two world exclusives to show the Australian public.

"The unique C 63 AMG on display also unveils the AMG Performance Package Plus which Australian customers can now order from their local dealer in both Saloon and Estate," said von Sanden.

Australia is the fifth largest AMG market in the world, with the C 63 AMG leading the way for local drivers. Since its launch in March 2008 at the legendary Bathurst circuit, the C 63 AMG is the sales champion for AMG in Australia.

Available as a Sedan or an Estate the C 63 AMG has rewritten the sales record books in its segment with over 1,260 units sold from launch to date.

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 Hero Sina Hero Sina
orange C63 = big fail , But i really like that SLS
October 15, 2010 7:43 am
 awhk awhk
The orange C looks like the crash test car lol!
October 15, 2010 11:05 am
 nederinaa nederinaa
it works on the BMW M3 GTS, but not on the C63 AMG
October 15, 2010 11:27 am
 xLumino xLumino
I like the orange C. I'm forward to paint a S210 in this colour...
October 15, 2010 7:49 am
 kimbo kimbo
Orange C AMG with black instead of chromed additions look really nice. But I'm not sure If I would be brave enough to buy one, nice to see it on the street though.
October 15, 2010 8:40 am
 Murcielago2006 Murcielago2006
The SLS looks sick. The C63 actually makes me feel sick
October 15, 2010 12:44 pm
 BavarianMS BavarianMS
C63 would be better in black.
October 15, 2010 1:57 pm
 M! M!
drop that red accent and you have a good looking SLS. the crash test orange is not really matching to the C63.
October 15, 2010 10:36 pm
 sb sb
+1 M!. That gunmetal looks cool, don't care for the red accents.
October 17, 2010 8:30 am
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
Woops looks like the C63's spray tan went a bit wrong! And i bet that speed would be amazing on Australias 110km/h speed limited roads
October 18, 2010 2:09 am
 Mister Stig Mister Stig
Pass the sick bucket!
October 18, 2010 3:52 am