Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

K-S-A · 21st July 2008, 22:25

"As a modern day interpretation of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Sir Stirling Moss drove to victory in the demanding Mille Miglia race, the special edition SLR 722 model with its roofless design and low rising windscreen is expected to make its official debut any day now.

Only 75 units will be produced, and as a result of its lack of roof, loses about 440 pounds off the SLR's kerb weight making it the fastest top-speed of any SLR at 217mph. 0-186mph in 26 seconds."
-Image/Text Source: WorldCarFans

It seems Mercedes really knows how to keep the shape of their test cars a secret. The pattern of triangles makes it almost impossible to grasp the true shape of the car.

aaggoswami · 21st July 2008, 22:33

220mph! Now thats some real high speed.

Some more infomation:

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The shutterbugs at KGP have captured the forthcoming McLaren SLR Speedster as it hits the Nordschleife for some testing. The car's expected to be lighter but just as powerful as the standard SLR and SLR Roadster, meaning it could conceivably be able to blow their respective doors off. A top end of 220 mph should be available to those who like to stare down the Reaper for kicks, and KGP reports that the car could be unveiled by the end of the month with one Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel.

The link is :
Spy Shots: McLaren SLR Speedster hits the 'Ring - Autoblog

n_aditya · 22nd July 2008, 12:43

Damn, the front is so long its like sitting in the boot with a steering wheel and pedals.

GTO · 22nd July 2008, 15:13

Triple headlights! Or is that a dummy?

im_srini · 22nd July 2008, 15:27

The car looks huge in the 3rd & 4th pics, or is it just that Chris Goodwin's head is tiny !

MalluDude · 22nd July 2008, 15:48

heheh...looks like he's sitting in a row-boat without paddles.

Sahil · 22nd July 2008, 16:36

The 3-eyed monster

sujaylahiri · 23rd July 2008, 03:12

I wouldn't wanna drive that without a windscreen, or at least a helmet.

nishant_kingpin · 23rd July 2008, 03:16

The looks seem to be overwhelming. It can though be the covers which are hiding the real curves. Tripple headlamps not sure what duty they all have segregated for themselves.

aaggoswami · 1st August 2008, 22:13

Just a rendering. Although it lacks the three pair of headlamps, it gives, IMO a better idea of the car as the spy shot is very busy looking.

hanmust · 19th December 2008, 18:09

According to a rough machine translation diligently provided by GermanCarZone.com, the true name can finally be revealed: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss - a tribute vehicle to the legendary Sir Stirling Moss who is most famous for his 1955 Mille Miglia victory in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR.

This modern day interpretation is equipped with the 650 HP supercharged V8 from the standard SLR which pushes to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 350 km/h (210 mph).

The Stirling Moss edition SLR represents the final series of the Mercedes-Benz SLR of which only 75 will be built in the McLaren facility in Woking England. Production begins in June 2009 and will only be available to the most loyal SLR clientèle.

It was only six months ago when the first spy images, rendering and video of the roofless SLR, dubbed “speedster” and “gullwing revival,” appeared and already these leaked images suggest a possible surprise debut in Detroit next month. Already crippled with numerous major auto makers withdrawals, a high profile supercar debut is just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately its not coming from one of the ailing Big Three.

Source: Media.Daimler.AG

Spitfire · 19th December 2008, 18:13

This is way OTT.

Something sublime but mad could have best described a Sir Sterling Moss edition.

fash_1 · 19th December 2008, 19:26

I dont really know if i like it or not, but am stunned at the design.

faithless_1984 · 19th December 2008, 19:31

Whats with the obsession with mercs buddy ?

Anyway ,looks weird imo.

vikram_d · 19th December 2008, 19:34

Can't afford it but will still drool over it. Just love the side profile with the side exhausts.

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K-S-A BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riyadh Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss "As a modern day interpretation of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Sir Stirling Moss drove to victory in the demanding Mille Miglia race, the special edition SLR 722 model with its roofless design and low rising windscreen is expected to make its official debut any day now. Only 75 units will be produced, and as a result of its lack of roof, loses about 440 pounds off the SLR's kerb weight making it the fastest top-speed of any SLR at 217mph. 0-186mph in 26 seconds." -Image/Text Source: WorldCarFans It seems Mercedes really knows how to keep the shape of their test cars a secret. The pattern of triangles makes it almost impossible to grasp the true shape of the car. Attached Thumbnails
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22nd July 2008, 12:43	#3
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,373 Thanked: 3,806 Times View My Garage	Damn, the front is so long its like sitting in the boot with a steering wheel and pedals.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,802 Thanked: 321,095 Times View My Garage	Triple headlights! Or is that a dummy?
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im_srini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 491 Times View My Garage	The car looks huge in the 3rd & 4th pics, or is it just that Chris Goodwin's head is tiny !
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22nd July 2008, 15:48	#6
MalluDude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 398 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	heheh...looks like he's sitting in a row-boat without paddles.
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22nd July 2008, 16:36	#7
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,354 Thanked: 7,999 Times	The 3-eyed monster
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23rd July 2008, 03:12	#8
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	I wouldn't wanna drive that without a windscreen, or at least a helmet.
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23rd July 2008, 03:16	#9
nishant_kingpin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 335 Thanked: 4 Times	The looks seem to be overwhelming. It can though be the covers which are hiding the real curves. Tripple headlamps not sure what duty they all have segregated for themselves.
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1st August 2008, 22:13	#10
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,997 Thanked: 3,000 Times	Just a rendering. Although it lacks the three pair of headlamps, it gives, IMO a better idea of the car as the spy shot is very busy looking. Attached Thumbnails
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19th December 2008, 18:09	#11
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 267 Times View My Garage	Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss According to a rough machine translation diligently provided by GermanCarZone.com, the true name can finally be revealed: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss - a tribute vehicle to the legendary Sir Stirling Moss who is most famous for his 1955 Mille Miglia victory in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. This modern day interpretation is equipped with the 650 HP supercharged V8 from the standard SLR which pushes to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 350 km/h (210 mph). The Stirling Moss edition SLR represents the final series of the Mercedes-Benz SLR of which only 75 will be built in the McLaren facility in Woking England. Production begins in June 2009 and will only be available to the most loyal SLR clientèle. It was only six months ago when the first spy images, rendering and video of the roofless SLR, dubbed “speedster” and “gullwing revival,” appeared and already these leaked images suggest a possible surprise debut in Detroit next month. Already crippled with numerous major auto makers withdrawals, a high profile supercar debut is just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately its not coming from one of the ailing Big Three. Source: Media.Daimler.AG Attached Thumbnails
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19th December 2008, 18:13	#12
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	This is way OTT. Something sublime but mad could have best described a Sir Sterling Moss edition.
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19th December 2008, 19:26	#13
fash_1 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trichy Posts: 233 Thanked: 92 Times	I dont really know if i like it or not, but am stunned at the design.
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19th December 2008, 19:31	#14
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 328 Times View My Garage	Whats with the obsession with mercs buddy ? Anyway ,looks weird imo.
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19th December 2008, 19:34	#15
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,188 Times	Can't afford it but will still drool over it. Just love the side profile with the side exhausts.
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