The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is an Anglo-German sports car jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive, built jointly in Portsmouth and the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, England. Daimler AG, owner of Mercedes-Benz, also owns 40% of the McLaren Group. Due to the presence of the automatic gear box, front mid-engined arrangement and its driving characteristics lead some commentators to classify the SLR McLaren as a GT whose rivals can be considered to be eg the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish and Ferrari 599 GTB. It is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world. SLR stands for “Sport, Leicht, Rennsport” (sport, light, racing). Mercedes-Benz has stated that they will build 3500 SLRs in a span of 7 years, with an annual production of only 500 cars. The car’s base price is GB£300000 (approx. US$495000 or €475000, c. 2007). The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955, based on the W196 F1 car, yet named after the road-going 300SL Gullwing. On 4 April 2008, Mercedes announced they will cease production of the SLR. The last of the coupes rolled off the production line at the end of 2007 and the roadster version is due to be discontinued in early 2009. The brake discs are carbon-ceramic and provide better stopping power and fade resistance than steel discs when operating under ideal working temperature. Mercedes-Benz claims these discs are fade resistant to 1200°C. The front discs are internally vented and 370 mm …

The wild new SLR, named after racing legend Stirling Moss, the Aston Martin four-door (I know, I cried to lol) Rapide, and gorgeous new BMW Z4

On this video I will be giving a walkthrough and a tour of one of the most exotic super car ever built the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 772 S Roadster. This is a special edition roadster built in a joint venture between British racing house McLaren and German auto gaint Mercedes. Only 150 examples of the 2009 Roadster 722 S SLR Roadster was made. Making it one of the rarest Super Car in recent memories. I got lucky chance to do a full tour of the vehicle at my local Mercedes dealership in Downtown Toronto. Much more than just a pretty face, the SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S may just hold the title of world’s fastest true convertible ever built. Please see below for specs. Sources say that one of the first production version was given to Lewis Hamilton by McLaren. This was the final model of the new generation Benz – McLaren SLR, now McLaren Automotive has been formed making their first car since the debut of the McLaren F1. The new McLaren MP4-12C will be less expensive then the original McLaren F1 only costing 250 thousand. Also don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for all the support. Please Rate, Comment and Subscribe! Peace! Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/thetigertek 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Specifications Drivetrain LayoutFront Engine, RWD Transmission5 Speed High Torque-Capable Automatic BrakesCarbon Fiber/Ceramic Brake Disc Engine: Engine TypeSupercharged V8, Handbuilt by AMG Displacement5.5 liters Horsepower650 bhp Torque605 lb-ft. Exterior …

Mercedes-Benz plans smart soccer games
Mercedes Benz is planning to play automotive soccer matches at Mercedes-Benz World.

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