SLR Carmagazine: Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss (2009) CAR review


The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199 / R199 / Z199) is a grand tourer jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive and sold from 2003 to 2010. When the car was developed, Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the McLaren Group and the car was produced in conjunction between the two companies. The "SLR" name is an abbreviation for "Sport Leicht Rennsport" (Sport Light Racing), and was a homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which served as the car's inspiration. The car was offered in coupé, roadster and speedster bodystyles, with the latter being a limited edition model.

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The McMerc exposes you absolutely: there is no windscreen and no roof, it looks utterly exhibitionist. Wiser men would have brought a helmet – I did not. It does give you a good idea of how exhausting it must have been driving the old SLR. In the new one, accelerating feels like standing on the wingtip of a 747 – the wind pushes your glasses into your face and your hair assumes a silent movie look as insects spatter your teeth.

Full story: Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss (2009) CAR review | Road Testing Reviews | Car Magazine Online
 
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The McMerc exposes you absolutely: there is no windscreen and no roof, it looks utterly exhibitionist. Wiser men would have brought a helmet – I did not. It does give you a good idea of how exhausting it must have been driving the old SLR. In the new one, accelerating feels like standing on the wingtip of a 747 – the wind pushes your glasses into your face and your hair assumes a silent movie look as insects spatter your teeth.

Full story: Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss (2009) CAR review | Road Testing Reviews | Car Magazine Online

I'll take the original please :D
 
I want both. now. :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Just look at the old one!! easily the most beautiful car ever made(along with the Gullwing). :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
 

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Established in 1926, Mercedes-Benz Group produces consumer luxury vehicles and light commercial vehicles badged as Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach. Its origin lies in Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft's 1901 Mercedes and Carl Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which is widely regarded as the first internal combustion engine in a self-propelled automobile. The slogan for the brand is "the best or nothing".
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