Mercedes celebrates the 50th anniversary of AMG with a number of special Editions.

The 50 Years of Driving Performance anniversary is being used by Mercedes-AMG as the ideal occasion to add the new AMG GT C Roadster* Edition 50 as a further exclusive choice in the offering from the AMG GT family. 

Furthermore, Mercedes-AMG is offering the C 63 Cabriolet** and C 63 S Cabriolet** Ocean Blue Edition (not available for UK market) plus C 43 4MATIC Coupé*** and C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet**** Night Edition special models to provide even more variety for customers seeking that special something. 

All Editions combine extended ranges of equipment with special design features, thus making their own individual mark.

The sports car and performance brand from Affalterbach is using three selected special models to reassert the standard it has set itself to offer customers maximum individuality and exclusivity. “2016 was the most successful year so far in our company history. We shall be using this momentum to fill even more customers with enthusiasm for Mercedes-AMG in our anniversary year, 2017. 

We shall be supported in this by our new Editions, which we are presenting at the Geneva Motor Show. So we can now offer our customers an even wider choice of individual performance models,” explained Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

Exclusive equipment package: AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50

The new AMG GT C Roadster is, like the new AMG GT C, also available as an exclusively equipped Edition 50 special model in a limited quantity of 500 cars worldwide. It marks the landmark year of the company, which was founded in 1967 and celebrates its 50^th anniversary in 2017.

At first glance the Edition 50 can be recognised by the two special paint finishes in designo graphite grey magno or designo cashmere white magno. Black chrome accents deliver a unique look. 

They are applied to the side skirt trim, the front splitter, the trim strips in the air intakes of the Panamericana grille, the fins on the side air outlets in the front wings, the trim on the rear diffuser and the exhaust tailpipe trim elements. 

The surface of the cross-spoke AMG forged wheels has been harmonised with the black chrome elements of the exterior.

The interior is marked by a contrast between black and silver. This colour scheme is followed not only by the trim in STYLE Exclusive nappa leather in silver pearl/black with grey diamond-patterned contrasting topstitching, but also by the black AMG Performance steering wheel in DINAMICA microfibre with grey contrasting topstitching, 12 o'clock mark in silver pearl, "Edition 50" lettering plus a note on the limitation.

To emphasise the sporty character, the Edition comes as standard with the AMG Interior Night package, which includes steering wheel spokes, shift paddles and door sill panels in black. The interplay between light and dark is further accentuated by silver seat belts and black chrome trim. The head restraint of the AMG Performance seat is embossed with "GT Edition 50".

Technical data at a glance

	AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50
Engine	4.0-litre V8 with twin turbochargers and direct injection
Displacement	3982 cc
Output	410 kW (557 hp) at 5750-6750 rpm
Max. torque	680 Nm at 1900-5750 rpm
Drive system	Rear-wheel drive, transaxle: Front engine, transmission at the rear axle, linked via Torque Tube
Transmission	AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7‑speed dual-clutch transmission
Fuel consumption combined	24.8 mpg
Combined CO2emissions	259 g/km
Efficiency class	G
Weight (DIN/EC)	1660 kg*/ 1735 kg**
Acceleration 0-62 mph	3.7 s
Top speed	196 mph

* Kerb weight according to DIN, without driver;

** Kerb weight according to EC, with driver (75 kg)

C 63 Cabriolet Ocean Blue Edition (not available for UK market)

The Ocean Blue Edition for the C 63 Cabriolet and C 63 S Cabriolet is designed for a particularly design-oriented and fashion-conscious target group and limited to 150 units worldwide. The new colour deep ocean blue for the fabric acoustic soft top is exclusively earmarked for this new Edition. The exclusive colour shade is featured on numerous further details on the car, such as the trim strips on the front and rear apron, the surrounds on the hub caps, the contrasting topstitching in the crystal grey interior plus the analogue clock in an IWC design.

The paint finishes designo cashmere white magno and designo selenite grey magno are available for the exterior. The front apron in an A‑wing design, the exterior mirror housings, the side sill panels plus the spoiler lip are painted in the vehicle colour, underlining the elegant character of the Edition. The AMG forged wheels in a cross-spoke design in size 19 inches at the front/20 inches at the rear are painted in titanium grey.

In the interior, the light, crystal grey interior in nappa leather with lavish diamond quilting and deep ocean blue contrasting topstitching immediately catches the eye. It is combined with trim in matt silver glass fibre (high-gloss carbon fibre as a no-cost option) with the Edition badge in the centre console. The fine impression is reinforced by the steering wheel with its black rim, featuring a flattened bottom section, in nappa leather and silver-coloured buttons: it comes from the S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet.

As standard the seats are fitted with the AIRSCARF neck-level heating and climatised seats, ensuring optimum comfort in all weather conditions. Attention to detail is evident in the AMG badges in the backrests of the front seats and the embossed AMG emblems in the front head restraints.

Technical data at a glance

	C 63 S Cabriolet Ocean Blue Edition	C 63 Cabriolet Ocean Blue Edition
Engine	4.0-litre V8 with twin turbochargers and direct injection	4.0-litre V8 with twin turbochargers and direct injection
Displacement	3982 cc	3982 cc
Output	375 kW (510 hp) at 5500-6250 rpm	350 kW (476 hp) at 5500-6250 rpm
Max. torque	700 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm	650 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm
Drive system	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Transmission	AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission	AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission
Fuel consumption combined	30.4-31.7 mpg	30.4-31.7 mpg
Combined CO2emissions	218-208 g/km	218-208 g/km
Efficiency class	E	E
Weight (DIN/EC)	1850*/1925 kg**	1835*/1910 kg**
Acceleration 0-62 mph	4.1 s	4.2 s
Top speed	155 mph***	155 mph***

* DIN kerb weight, not including driver; ** EC kerb weight, including driver (75 kg);

*** Electronically governed, 280 km/h with AMG Driver's package

C 43 4MATIC Coupé and Cabriolet Night Edition

On the Night Edition for the C 43 4MATIC Coupé and Cabriolet black details add fine flourishes. So for the first time the cabriolet too is available with black exterior details. The diamond radiator grille sports black dots. The trim strips on the front splitter, on the rear apron and the side skirts are also painted in black. The same applies to the spoiler lip on the boot lid and the tailpipe trim elements on the exhaust system.

The overall impression is influenced by the 19-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, which are painted in matt black for the first time and feature high-sheen rims as a contrast.

The Edition theme continues in the interior. The rim of the Performance steering wheel, in nappa leather/DINAMICA microfibre, while its flattened bottom section is also in black, and a badge on the centre console flags up the Night Edition.

Technical data at a glance

	C 43 4MATIC Coupé Night Edition	C 43 4MATIC Cabriolet Night Edition
Engine	3.0-litre V6 with direct injection and biturbocharging	3.0-litre V6 with direct injection and biturbocharging
Displacement	2996 cc	2996 cc
Output	270 kW (367 hp) at 5500-6000 rpm	270 kW (367 hp) at 5500-6000 rpm
Max. torque	520 Nm at 2000-4200 rpm	520 Nm at 2000-4200 rpm
Drive system	AMG Performance 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive	AMG Performance 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
Transmission	9G-TRONIC automatic transmission	9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
Fuel consumption combined	35.3-36.2 mpg	33.6-34 mpg
Combined CO2emissions	183-178 g/km	194-190 g/km
Efficiency class	D	D
Weight (DIN/EC)	1660*/1735 kg**	1795*/1870 kg**
Acceleration 0-62 mph	4.7 s	4.8 s
Top speed	155 mph***	155 mph***

* Kerb weight according to DIN, without driver, ** Kerb weight according to EC, with driver (75 kg);

*** Electronically governed

All Editions can be ordered from 6^th March 2017. C 63 Cabriolet and C 63 S Cabriolet Ocean Blue Edition, C 43 4MATIC Coupé and Cabriolet Night Edition will be delivered from June 2017, the first units of the AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50 will be with customers from July 2017.

* Fuel consumption combined: 11.4 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 259 g/km

** Fuel consumption combined: 9.3-8.9 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 218-208 g/km

*** Fuel consumption combined: 8.0-7.8 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 183-178 g/km

**** Fuel consumption combined: 8.4-8.3 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 194-190 g/km

Alpina celebrates 50 years with a set of special editions, be quick, only 50 will be produced.

Extensively revised V8 is the most powerful roadcar engine in the company’s history

Bespoke car manufacturer ALPINA will create 50 remarkable saloons (or estates) and 50 similar coupes to celebrate the company’s half century this year. Based on the B5 Bi-Turbo and the B6 Bi-Turbo respectively, each vehicle will include hand-crafted Edition 50 body and trim features and a remarkable, heavily revised V8 that will propel the luxury five seater from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 204 mph. 

ALPINA’s fifty year heritage includes the creation of some of Europe’s most highly-regarded luxury performance road cars and iconic race cars including the legendary BMW 3.0 CSL.

With an astonishing 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) and 441 kW (600 hp), Edition 50 is the most powerful road car ever developed by the German company. A notable testament to ALPINA’s 70-strong engineering team is that this huge performance is combined with fuel economy (on the most representative combined cycle) of 29.7 mpg and best in-class CO₂ emissions of 221 g/km.

“Edition 50 is the ultimate expression of the ALPINA values,” explains ALPINA GB brand manager Matthew Stripling. “It combines very high levels of long-term comfort with superb performance that is available from low engine speeds, making it effortlessly fast. Add the deep base soundtrack and the feeling of bespoke luxury, and you have a highly engaging car that offers a unique set of attributes for the discerning enthusiast.”

Based on BMW’s proven 4.4 ltr V8, the B5 Bi-Turbo’s heavily-revised engine uses two ALPINA-specific turbochargers located between the cylinder banks, operating in parallel, delivering up to 1.2 bar. Particular attention has been paid to air flow optimisation, with short intake paths and optimised radii to allow near-instantaneous throttle response. Charge density and thermal stability are further enhanced by a combination of large-volume air-cooled intercooler behind the bespoke front spoiler with two smaller, ALPINA-developed water-cooled intercoolers close coupled to the turbochargers. 

A large-capacity oil radiator and supplementary coolant radiator, also mounted behind the front spoiler, further improve thermal stability. Many other engine components have also been optimised for very high performance with long life, including new light-weight pistons designed to accommodate the high thermal loads of prolonged high-performance driving.

Compared with the standard B5 Bi-Turbo, further optimisation of the induction system, a high-capacity fuel system and other unique upgrades have released an additional 70 Nm (52 lb-ft) and 44 kW (60 hp) for the Edition 50 yet the car offers the same high levels of durability that would be expected from any ALPINA. Like all new ALPINAs, it will be supplied with a two year BMW-endorsed warranty.

The aerodynamics, transmission, handling, comfort, styling and weight have also received further attention. The cars feature the first major restyle of the ALPINA Classic wheel for more than a decade. Side cuts in each spoke combined with a design that takes advantage of the high strength that can be achieved with forging, has reduced the weight of each set of four wheels by 15.6 kg compared with the previous 20” design; a remarkable achievement considering the width has increased to 9” at the front and 10” at the rear.  Each wheel carries the Edition 50 logo on the rim and provides a clear view of the ALPINA Blue brake callipers. 

The light-weight titanium exhaust system, developed with specialist supplier Acrapovic, improves throttle response by minimising back pressure and saves a further 17 kg compared with a stainless steel system. A limited slip differential is also standard, as are subtle aerodynamic enhancements developed in BMW’s wind tunnel.

Inside, the Edition 50 can be specified with unique, hand-crafted sports seats in black leather with luxurious Forest Green quilting on the squab and backrest centre sections, complemented by yellow and black stitching. Trim panels are in ALPINA piano black with EDITION 50 and the signature of company founder Burkard Bovensiepen displayed in front of the passenger. 

A special ‘1965 – 2015’ logo appears on metal emblems on the seat backs, in the carpets and on the key ring. Each car’s limited edition number will be displayed on a production plaque on the centre console and also on the reverse of the keyring. A host of other luxury features include ceramic finish controls, a full leather instrument panel and two additional levels of optional interior leatherwork, created and fitted at ALPINA’s saddlery. All of the bespoke, luxury features of the B5 Bi-Turbo are standard, including instruments in ALPINA Blue and a steering wheel covered in finest-quality, hand-stitched Lavalina leather.  

Each car will be available in ALPINA Green or ALPINA Blue, or in a bespoke Edition 50 Sepia created by BMW Individual. ALPINA’s iconic decal sets can be specified along the sides and on the front spoiler, in coordinating green or blue with Edition 50 lettering. Very small numbers will be available in the UK, with prices from £86,850.

50 years of bespoke cars

ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen KG was established on the 1st of January 1965 in Kaufbeuren. Two years later it adopted the now-famouse badge featuring a twin-choke downdraught carburettor and a crankshaft on a shield; a proud symbol of the company’s dedication to superb engineering.

Although today the company is focussed largely on road cars, its ethos has been formed by decades of racing success with a driver roster that includes Derek Bell, James Hunt, Jacky Ickx, Niki Lauda, Brian Muir and Hans Stuck. Throughout this time, the close relationship with BMW was developing, with factory support for road car development and collaboration in motorsport that included commissioning ALPINA to develop the light weight race car that became the now-legendary BMW 3.0 CSL.

In its 50^th year, ALPINA is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance luxury automobiles, selling on every continent yet still in numbers small enough to allow each car to be bespoke. Production reached 1,700 in 2014 – a new record – and there are currently no plans for significant growth beyond this.

“ALPINA is a company that creates subtly stylish, very high performance cars that can be tailored to each customer’s personal requirements, yet offer the long-term comfort and durability required for daily use,” comments CEO Andreas Bovensiepen, son of the company’s founder Burkard Bovensiepen. “We have a unique philosophy and a commitment to engineering excellence that we intend to maintain and build on across the next 50 years.”