Renntech powered Mercedes SLR sets quarter-mile record [video]

A Mercedes-McLaren SLR coupe has set a new record by completing a quarter-mile drag race in just 9.76 seconds, hitting a top speed of 140.8mph (226(kph). The record in question is the fastest a Mercedes-powered Mercedes-Benz has done this distance.

The previous best time was set by the same model in October last year with a time of 10.29 seconds and a top speed of 134mph. The big jump in these figures for the new record make the record breaking run a little extra special.

The Mercedes-McLaren SLR in question has been treated by tuning house Renntech and is wrapped with a Mansory Renovatio bodykit

Source: gtspirit.com

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swifthead

SLR the fastest Merc....that engine should be an option in SLS or engine from SL65 AMG Black Series :D

January 11, 2012 4:12 am

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iLikeCars

Well, the SLS isn't a replacement for the SLR. But I prefer the 6.2 engine since it sounds sexy . ;)

January 11, 2012 11:27 am

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nunyabub

Have you not heard the SLR's Supercharged powerhouse?

January 12, 2012 7:42 am

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schizo

I love the sound of AMG engines...but I wouldn't call it sexy. It's a macho growling engine note. A Maserati or Ferrari engine note is sexy. Also the SLR's engine note also has the similar thundering engine note. AMG tunes their note similarly. It's the signature AMG note.

January 12, 2012 8:33 am

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iLikeCars

nunyabub: Forced Induced engines are always bad, all great engines that sound spectacular are N/a. Ferrari, Lambo ( Not that much), AMG Merc, and the Lexus LFA.

January 20, 2012 7:34 pm

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3Iceman

That's very impressive. It's actually faster than Bugatti Veyron Supersport!

January 11, 2012 4:28 am

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buruchaga

It moves like a rocket. Going against the Veyron supersport would be awesome but i'd like to see it with SSC Ultimate Aero or the Tuatara. That would be the race.

January 11, 2012 8:29 am

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GRAVE

I miss the SLR. One of my favorit supercars.

January 11, 2012 12:44 pm

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