Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss Concept Car

Mercedes has released the complete details and images of Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss Concept. Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is a SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car that will makes its world debut in Detroit in January.

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss comes with a 478 kW/650 hp supercharged V8 engine under its bonnet that enable the car to gets 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss will reach its top speed at 350 km/h (217 mph) without any wind screen attached on the car.

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss features a carbon fiber body, closed underbody, and a rear diffuser for maximum downforce on the rear axle. This car also equipped with an AIRBRAKE which can be manually deployed during braking at speeds over 120 km/h (75 mph).

With only 75 units will be built, Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss price will starts at 750,000 Euros and the production for this Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is expected begin in June 2009.

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HAMANN Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren

HAMANN has released the details and photos of its latest project - Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren’s. Featuring new side skirt attachments and sheathings, HAMANN Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren also comes with a rear diffuser, a new bonnet, front and rear wing extensions.

Powered by a 5.4 liters V8 engine, this superb sports cars may develops 626 hp and 780 Nm of torque.

HAMANN Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren manages to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and reach its top speed up to 348 km/h with this modified engine.

With these results, HAMANN Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren is 11 km/h faster than the SLR 722 special edition, and 14 km/h faster than the standard version.

Unfortunately, HAMANN has not released the information about Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren price.

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Mercedes Line-Up at 2008 British International Motor Show

Mercedes line-up for the 2008 British International Motor Show which will be held at London ExCeL from 23 July – 3 August has been announced by Daimler.

Mercedes SLR McLaren that holds the London speed record (175.7 mph) also included at the line-up among the highlights.

Additionally, smart ed - a zero emissions electric vehicle currently on test, also included on the highlight.

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