Mercedes SLR McLaren Stirling Moss scans leaked
aka Speester and Gullwing Revival
By Brian Potter
December 19, 2008 1:33 AM
Filed Under: German, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Supercars
It was only a matter of time until leaked images surfaced. WCF sources warned that press materials on the “SLR Speedster” were distributed to print publications and finally The Netherland's AutoVisie has given us a nice little gift for the holidays.
According to a rough machine translation diligently provided by GermanCarZone.com, the true name can finally be revealed: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss - a tribute vehicle to the legendary Sir Stirling Moss who is most famous for his 1955 Mille Miglia victory in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR.
This modern day interpretation is equipped with the 650 HP supercharged V8 from the standard SLR which pushes to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 350 km/h (210 mph).
The Stirling Moss edition SLR represents the final series of the Mercedes-Benz SLR of which only 75 will be built in the McLaren facility in Woking England. Production begins in June 2009 and will only be available to the most loyal SLR clientèle.
It was only six months ago when the first spy images, renderings and video of the roofless SLR, dubbed “speedster” and “gullwing revival,” appeared and already these leaked images suggest a possible surprise debut in Detroit next month. Already crippled with numerous major auto makers withdrawals, a high profile supercar debut is just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately its not coming from one of the ailing Big Three.
Related Articles
- Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss Unveiled: In Detail (17 comments
- SLR Stirling Moss Edition Officially Breaks Cover (14 comments
- Mercedes-McLaren SLR Speedster Spy Video (10 comments
- Rendered: Mercedes SLR Speedster (37 comments
- SLR Speedster Spy Shot on the Ring (8 comments
Related Photo Albums
-
Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss (72 photos)
Comments
Add Comment
- Cadillac Converj Electric Vehicle Approved for Production - Report
- China Auto Sales in October Surge 72 percent
- LUMMA CLS 730 RS Released with G-POWER 730hp Bi-Supercharger System
- Renault Revives Gordini Name - Announces Clio and Twingo Gordini RS [Video]
- 2011 Toyota Sienna Third Generation Minivan World Debut in L.A.
- Mercedes Builds 400m Slot Car Track Through E-Class Wagon [Video]
- VW-Porsche Overtakes Toyota as World's No. 1 Auto Maker
- Citroen C-ZERO Electric Vehicle Revealed - based on Mitsubishi i-MiEV






















