The Flip is an exclusive sports coupe from Mercedes-AMG and West Coast Customs

The second name of the car is Will.i.AMG, as it was designed for the singer and actor Will.i.am, who is the official face of the electric line of vehicles produced under the AMG brand. The creators emphasized that the main goal of the novelty is to draw attention to the new direction of the auto studio and show the quality of the equipment being created.

Details

The car is based on the 2023 GT 63S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, a five-meter liftback that Will.i.am introduced earlier. According to the singer, even in the standard version, the car meets the highest standards. A special version was made at the initiative of German engineers, taking into account the wishes and vision of the brand ambassador.



The car will serve as a showcase and be used at events in the US and the European Union. it will be the first to be seen by spectators who will visit the Formula 1 race in Miami next weekend. According to the developers, each visitor will be able to verify the quality of execution and get acquainted with the technical solutions used in the concept.

Technical features

The power plant remained unchanged. This is a biturbo V-shaped eight-cylinder engine, paired with an electric unit, which provides a total power of 843 hp. With. According to Will.i.am himself, there is no point in changing something in this part, since AMG already produces the best engines in the world.

Salon also practically not finalized. The exterior has undergone significant changes. It is difficult to recognize the original car due to the fact that the front end is completely turned over. Most of all, it resembles the Mercedes Benz Gelendwagen AMG 63, while round optics and a large radiator grill give the car a certain resemblance to Ford Mustang models of the early years.



The rear end has undergone much less changes. But the main feature is the large doors that open to the rear and have the characteristic stamping on the outside used on the SLS AMG. The car turned out to be emphatically aggressive, it has many interesting features.

To learn all about the process of creating Will.i.AMG, it is worth watching the six-episode TV series Drive. Its premiere will take place as part of the Cannes Film Festival, which will begin at the end of May 2022. According to the creators, viewers will be able to see the work on the creation of supercars from the inside and understand what principles the German automaker adheres to in its activities.