The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss made its debut on the 2009 North American Worldwide Auto Present, representing a light-weight speedster iteration of the SLR that isn’t solely highly effective in efficiency but additionally charming in its look. Restricted to only 75 items, this unique mannequin was particularly supplied to current SLR house owners, serving as a recent tribute to the enduring 300 SLR that Stirling Moss famously piloted to victory within the 1955 Mille Miglia.

Much like the 300 SLR, the pursuit of efficiency, aesthetics, and the utmost driver (and passenger) enjoyment led to the sacrifice of practically all creature comforts discovered within the base automobile. This even prolonged to important parts such because the windscreen and roof. These omissions not solely contribute to the visible spectacle but additionally amplify the depth of the driving expertise to an astonishing diploma.

When Automobile Journal performed a street take a look at of the automobile in 2009, they drew a putting comparability, describing the feeling of full-throttle acceleration as akin to “standing on the wingtip of a 747.” Additionally they highlighted the 0-100 km/h time of three.5 seconds and a high velocity of 354 km/h, attainable solely by these with formidable neck muscle mass.

This distinctive degree of efficiency is achieved by using the identical 641 bhp, 5.5-liter supercharged AMG V-8 engine discovered within the SLR 722 Version and mixing it with a weight discount of 200 kg, achieved by the speedster-style design and the in depth use of carbon fiber for the bodywork, underside, and the newly included aerodynamic package deal.

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