Apart from its roof bar and F1 logos, the SL 63 AMG Official F1 Safety Car is distinguished from the standard-production AMG high-performance roadster by a newly designed front apron with larger cooling apertures. A prominent feature at the rear of the vehicle is the modified diffuser in the rear apron, which incorporates the active rear-axle cooling, compensating for temperature peaks in the highly stressed differential housing. The white LED flashlights in the headlamps and tail lamps are always in operation whenever the vehicle is in use and have a neutral signalling function. An all-new feature is the number plate with Safety Car lettering: illuminated by means of 672 LEDs, it guarantees even greater safety, particularly in rain or darkness.
The inside of the Safety Car is dominated by an atmosphere of undiluted motorsport flair. The workplaces of Bernd Maylnder and his co-driver feature two AMG bucket seats with four-point seatbelts, trim parts in real carbon fiber, black leather appointments and the 365mm AMG performance steering wheel. The centre console is equipped with two monitors for supervising the action on the racetrack, and the two-way radio system allows the crew to remain in contact with the race management. A roll-bar serves to increase both the safety of the occupants and the stability of the vehicle.
C 63 AMG wagon: the new Official F1 Medical CarA second AMG automobile will celebrate its premiere at this season's first Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia: the C 63 AMG wagon Official F1 Medical Car.
At the start of every Grand Prix, the high-speed AMG wagon will follow the Formula 1 field on the first lap. This is because the first lap represents a critical phase of the race in which the field of F1 vehicles is especially tightly bunched. Also in the event of an accident during the race, the Medical Car is the first vehicle on the scene and is able to guarantee the fastest possible emergency treatment.
Mechanically, the wagon is very similar to the Safety Car but it will be driven by Dr Jacques Tropenat (France), who is a medic and amateur race driver. His co-driver is Dr Gary Hartstein (Belgium), who is the official FIA Grand Prix Chief Medical Officer. Both of them are accommodated in AMG sports bucket seats with four-point seatbelts, as are the two medical assistants in the rear. With its unrivalled volume of 485 liters, the luggage compartment offers ample space for the full complement of emergency equipment, including defibrillator and respirator.For 12 years, AMG has continuously provided the Official F1 Safety Car in the top flight of international motorsport. The Official F1 Medical Car has carried the AMG insignia since 1996.