Spy video of the SLR Speedster, aka “Gullwing revivial” exploded onto the web last week, giving a first view of the special edition SLR 722 model in action. Now photographers have caught it on and around the Nürburgring circuit in Germany giving us a closer look at the body.
As a modern day interpretation of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Sir Stirling Moss drove to victory in the demanding Mille Miglia race, the special edition SLR 722 model with its roofless design and low rising windscreen is expected to make its official debut any day now.
Only 75 units will be produced, and as a result of its lack of roof, loses about 440 pounds off the SLR's kerb weight making it the fastest top-speed of any SLR at 217mph. 0-186mph in 26 seconds.
SLR Speedster Spy Shot on the Ring
CarPix / SLR Speedster Spy Shot on the Ring
By Brian Potter
July 17, 2008 9:00 PM
Filed Under: Classics, German, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Spy Photos
Comments
Vision7
July 17, 2008 10:53 PM
This is another attempt at trying to fill a production quota. So, we'll have the SLR, the 722, SLR Roadster, and now a Speedster? Yike, Mercedes...I admire your determination to sell a car that the wealthy apparently do not want.
Vision7
July 18, 2008 3:09 AM
If you remember, the SLR never met its original production quota which prompted Mercedes to release the 722 in an attempt to meet the original production numbers. Sadly, the 722 failed at that goal, hence the roadster. Now, with the world economy the way it is, it may be possible that the roadster will not reach its target as well. So, the speedster makes sense as the last effort to reach an overall production quota for the whole SLR series. How many ways can you present the same car?
Damian6
July 18, 2008 4:28 AM
As pretty and powerful as the SLR is i am driven to think "failure" when i look at the SLR. Im not saying its a dud but i think Benz could of upped the ante some more with a car in this class. It kinda just feel that it could of been so much better and that instead of just beating others in its class by a nudge it could of dominated. Roadster isnt gonna save the SLR, if i were them i would redirect the funds to making a better SLR that is closer to the clk-gtr.
archytype
July 18, 2008 6:10 PM
an austin martin has more cache than the slr. it looks like an aging SL500, which I wouldn't buy on account it's been on the market since 2001. the slr has amazing engineering but definately looks like an overpriced pre-certified Mercedes.
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