# Victory-Commemorating Cars These SL63 AMG Roadsters Celebrate Mercedes' Formula One Domination By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl63-amg-roadster References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-sl-63-amg-special-edition-f1/35090/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1745482-1-1769047-1-0-1-0-0-1-12639-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1417838480466) Mercedes has created two special edition SL 63 AMG Roadsters to celebrate its utter domination of the 2014 [Formula One season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-f1-grid), where it ran away with the [Constructors Championship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-petronas) and saw its drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg finish 1st and 2nd respectively in the Drivers Championship. The two vehicles were co-created by and are dedicated to Hamilton and Rosberg; only 38 units will be built. The Lewis Hamilton SL 63 features an eye-catching shade of black paint and gold highlights on the bumpers and bonnets. The interior features black leather and a center console offset by gold stitching. Nico Rosberg's version is white and uses contrasting grey for the doorhandles and spoilers. Each car is designed to commemorate a specific race from the F1 calendar, meaning no two cars are exactly the same. Each car has a different F1 track embroidered into its floor mats and engraved onto the console. These SL 63 AMG Roadsters are equipped with 5.5-liter V8 engines that pump out 585 horsepower with a peak torque of 664 pounds-feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Special Edition Vehicles:** There is an opportunity to create special edition vehicles to commemorate significant achievements or events within a particular industry. - **Customized Experiences:** Creating personalized experiences for customers by offering unique features or design elements based on specific preferences or milestones. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Developing limited edition collectibles that appeal to enthusiasts and collectors by leveraging exclusive design elements and limited production numbers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the concept of victory-commemorating cars to create exclusive models or special editions that appeal to dedicated fans or commemorate significant achievements. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore the opportunity of creating limited edition products, such as watches or accessories, to celebrate milestones or achievements and cater to collectors or enthusiasts. - **Sports and Entertainment:** The sports and entertainment industry can consider creating customized products or experiences for fans as a way to celebrate their dedication or commemorate important events in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful Soft-Top Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-2022-sl.md) - [Sporty Entry-Level Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl43.md) - [Formula 1-Inspired Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren.md) - [Tennis-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-63-s-e-performance.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Limited Racing Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-ra272.md) - [Dedicated Consumer Racing Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affalterbach-racing-gmbh.md) - [High-Performance Racewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-petronas-f1.md)