To celebrate the AMG brands 55th birthday, Mercedes-Benz-AMG will launch two of its high performance Edition 55 models in Australia late this year.
The compact A 45 S 4Matic+ and CLA 45 S 4Matic+ performance vehicles will be offered as Edition 55 models in cosmos black metallic, or digital white metallic, with AMG decals, along with 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels.
First arrivals of these particular anniversary models are expected in Australia late this year, with pricing to be announced closer to that time says the local distributor.
The Edition 55 models are equipped with the AMG Aerodynamics package. This comprises a front apron with a larger front splitter and additional flicks, an AMG rear wing, deflector elements at the simulated side air outlets of the rear apron, and the diffuser blade, all painted in high-gloss black.
Twin AMG night packages also enhance the dynamic appearance of the Edition 55 models. The front splitter and the trim elements on the louvres in the outer air intakes, plus the inserts in the AMG side sill panels, the beltline trim strip, the window line trim strip and the exterior mirror housings are finished in high-gloss black.
There are also tailpipe trims in black chrome and heat-insulating dark tinted glass. The louvres in the AMG-specific radiator grille in black chrome and the model badges on the boot lid and wings in high-gloss black complete the look.
The colour scheme of the decals on each side of the vehicle, which sport the traditional AMG emblem and AMG rhombus design, runs from grey to transparent to match. The 19‑inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels painted in titanium grey with a high-sheen rim flange and centre cap with Edition 55 elements round off the overall look.
The AMG fuel filler cap in silver chrome with AMG lettering also demonstrates attention to detail says the manufacturer.
Inside the cabin the AMG Performance seats are upholstered in two-tone classic red/black leather. The AMG Performance steering wheel in Dinamica microfibre has an Edition 55 badge and black 12 o’clock marking.
AMG door sill panels with red illuminated AMG lettering and black AMG floor mats made of high-quality velour with red contrasting stitching and Edition 55 lettering woven in red visibly enhance the special models. The cabin ambience is rounded off by AMG trim elements in dark brushed aluminium in the Edition 55 design, with accents in black/red and an AMG logo.
A customised AMG indoor car cover in black with a silver-coloured AMG logo at the height of the upper edge of the windscreen will be delivered with each Edition 55 vehicle. With its breathable outer panelling made of tear-resistant synthetic fibre fabric and antistatic inner fabric made of flannel, it protects the stored vehicle from dust and scratches says the brand.
