C63 S AMG Estate F1 Medical Car
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S is debuting on the race track as thesecond Official Car alongside the GT S, succeeding the C63 AMG Estate in thisrole. The new Official Medical Car of the FIA Formula One World Championship™is on hand to provide fast emergency medical care and is crewed by up to threemedics. At the wheel is racing driver Alan van der Merwe (RSA, age 35). Hisco-driver is the official FIA head physician, Dr Ian Roberts (GB, age 51). Therear accommodates one or two assistant medics from a selected specialisthospital near to the race circuit concerned.
The Medical Car follows the Formula 1® field in the startinglap, as the racing cars are grouped particularly closely together in thiscritical phase of the race. In the event of an incident, the medics are thusable to reach the scene of the accident as quickly as possible and administerfirst aid immediately. During the race, the Official Medical Car of the FIAFormula One World Championship™ is lined up alongside the Safety Car in the pitlane.
The Medical Car of the FIA Formula One World Championship™offers exceptional race track performance to ensure that no time is lost inemergencies: the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine of the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estategenerates a maximum output of 375 kW (510 hp) and peak torque of 700 Newtonmetres. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes 4.1 seconds. As with theSafety Car, V8 engine, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, dynamicengine mounts and electronic rear axle differential lock correspond to theroad-going version. The Medical Car is also a delight to the ears: thePerformance exhaust system has been modified to treat spectators and viewers toan even more striking V8 engine sound.
The engineers have adapted the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension tothe special operating conditions, as the Medical Car carries three to fouroccupants and emergency equipment in high-speed deployment on the race track.The high-performance ceramic composite braking system at the front axle is alsoavailable as an option for the series production version of the C63 S. Theceramic discs are 402 millimetres in size. The brake callipers feature aspecial paint finish and
striking "AMG Carbon Ceramic" lettering. A highlevel of grip is provided by the tyres in standard size 245/35 R 19 (front) and265/35 R 19 (rear), fitted on light-alloy cross-spoke wheels in 8.5 x 19 and9.5 x 19 featuring a matt black painted finish with high-sheen rim flanges.This optional equipment is also available for every Mercedes-AMG C63.
Similarly to the Safety Car, the Medical Car is also fittedwith an LED light bar on the roof. FIA and F1® logos, headlamps and tail lightswith signalling functions and the illuminated rear number plate bearing"Medical Car" lettering distinguish the Medical Car from the seriesproduction vehicle. The 490-litre luggage compartment safely accommodates thecomplete scope of emergency equipment, including defibrillator and respirator.
Interior with special race track equipment
To provide the occupants with ideal support and safety, thespeedy estate is fitted with four sports bucket seats including AMG emblems andsix-point seat belts. A radio system enables communication with the raceorganisers. To enable monitoring of racing activities, two iPads® includingInCar Hotspot and WLAN are also installed in the cockpit.
