mercedes-benz announces 60th anniversary 'special edition mille miglia 417'

mercedes-benz announces 60th anniversary ‘special edition mille miglia 417’
all images courtesy of daimler

with the 2015 geneva international motor show just weeks away, mercedes-benz celebrates the 60th anniversary of motor racing success with the ‘mille miglia 417’, a special edition model of their SL roadster. its name commemorates the unexpected victory of a 300 SL in the production sports cars class during the 1955 mille miglia in italy, one of the world’s most challenging long-distance races.

available exclusively in a magnetite black metallic paint finish, the design of the mille miglia 417 underscores its spirit with red highlights. red colorways are featured on the front spoiler lip, and a red trim strip on the rear spoiler contrasts with the matte carbon. the same tone is used on the brake callipers, which gleam through the spokes of the 19 and 20 inch black AMG performance wheels.

in addition to a 455 horsepower six cylinder engine, the SL 500 variant boasts ESP curve dynamic assist, an adaptive adjustable damping system, and active body control to deliver sporty lateral dynamics and top sporting performance.

detail of the 19 inch front wheels

inside, mercedes-benz has further upgraded the cockpit with fine materials and meticulous master craftsmanship. the AMG line seats and leather headrests sport an embossed carbon structure with an embroidered ‘SL mille miglia’ label. red edging also outlines the door center panels with armrests, and an easy-to-grip steering wheel which is wrapped in nappa leather.