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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Porsche Participation at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Porsche announced its participation at the 2008 Goodwood Festival Speed. The 2008 Goodwood Festival Speed would be a place where Porsche will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Some Porsche’s models that will be displayed will be include the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and a 1973 Porsche 917/30 Spyder.

The 1970 Porsche 908/03 Spyder will be also presented by the German brand. The 1970 Porsche 908/03 Spyder was a winner at 1970 Targa Florio with drivers Brian Redman and Jo Siffert at the wheel. The same car model took the first three places in the Nürburgring 1000km race, in 1971.

Powered by a 3.0 liter engine, the 1970 Porsche 908/03 Spyder outputs 350 hp at 8,400 rpm. The top speed for 1970 Porsche 908/03 Spyder is at 275 km/h.

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