It's that narrow niche which Mercedes' performance division AMG is catering to with this special-edition SLS. Following the recent update to the SLS AMG GT and the introduction of the SLS Electric Drive, this special edition helps AMG celebrate it's 45th anniversary.

The vehicle is based on the race-spec SLS GT3, but decked out in a special shade of matte graphite with the words “45 Years of Driving Performance” emblazoned on the doors and hood.

Underneath the matte finish, the bodywork is all crafted from lightweight carbon fiber. Its 6.3-liter V8 engine has been installed by Mercedes racing driver and DTM champion Bernd Schneider (under the supervision, of course, of an AMG technician).

Only five examples will be made, each selling for €446,250 (including Germany's 19 percent value-added tax), equating to to approximately $580,000. Now that's one expensive toy indeed.