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Mercedes SLR Speedster Spied
July 8th, 2008
The Mercedes SLR Speedster was spied on the roads and it looks as if it will be one of the best SLR supercars that Mercedes has produced. It will also be one of the last road cars between Mercedes and McClaren.
The new SLR Speedster is a roofless, windscreen-less chop top that’s 200kg lighter than the standard SLR, accelerates from 0-180mph in 26 seconds and tops out at an incredible 218mph. Mercedes has cut as much weight from the standard SLR as possible, ditching its air conditioning system and using more carbon fibre in construction. It will also get carbon ceramic brakes a new track-derived exhaust system.
Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio
May 6th, 2008
Mansory decided to add yet another popular supercar to their collection of works with the new McLaren SLR Renovatio – which is based off the popular Mercedes-Benz car. It has been given replacement carbon fiber pieces, a new body kit, and lighter wheels.
Mansory has also upgraded the intercoolers as well as the supercharger. The new Renovatio was designed to improve upon the efficiency of aerodynamics. The body components were made out of carbon fiber in order to lighten the weight of the car.
Mercedes Shows Off SL65 AMG Black Series
March 27th, 2008
Mercedes has decided to make up for the failure of the SLR McLaren. When they first released the McLaren they had hoped that it would be something that consumers would want to get their hands on right away. While the design of the car is very tempting and unique in its own right it is the power that has everyone so disappointed. The lack of power and the high price tag made it very unappealing.
Prodrive Teams Up With Mclaren
August 23rd, 2007
There have been whisperings and rumors all year that David Richards will be purchasing cars from Mclaren to use on his Prodrive Formula 1 team. Richards had been keeping quiet about the matter, even though everyone had already known because of all the rumors, but has know decided to make it official.
David Richards says he is close to finalizing a deal. “McLaren is one of three possible options for us, but they are closest,” Richards tells The Times newspaper. “We will not be able to make an announcement until next month but talks are progressing very well.”
The move by Richards to use customer cars, which will be allowed under the 2008 rules, is expected to save him almost $300-million in design and development costs.
Fernando Alonso Recieves Mclaren SLR
January 23rd, 2007
The best Renault could seem to offer their driving ace Fernando Alonso was a Renaultsport Megane after winning two back-to-back world championships. But now that the defending champ has switched over the McLaren-Mercedes, his patrons have awarded him more suitable wheels: the 650-horsepower Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722, a special edition of the supercar of which only 150 are being made.