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Hamann-Tuned Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Available In Dubai

Peter Parcon November 11, 2015

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a range-topping luxury vehicle developed through the collaboration between the German luxury vehicle manufacturer and McLaren Automotive. The SLR on its name pays homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, which was used as the inspiration by McLaren. It stands for “Sport Leicht Rennsport” or Sport Light Racing. While numerous tuning companies have modified numerous models of the luxury vehicle manufacturer, only a select few have left their signature on the SLR McLaren. One of the few brave companies is Hamann when it released its Volcano package for the SLR McLaren. The number of Volcano SLRs produced by Hamaann remains uncertain, but one such unit with… Continue Reading »

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Check Out This Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Fully-Wrapped In Chrome

Peter Parcon September 14, 2015

Chrome-wrapped vehicles may not attract much attention in a number of countries. In fact, these vehicles may be a dime a dozen in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. In contrast, Mexico may be one of the last places one can spot one of these vehicles, especially if the vehicle wrapped in chrome is a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. A gtspirit.com report showed that a chrome-wrapped SLR McLaren was spotted recently in Mexico. Without its mirror finish, it can already turn a good number of heads in the country connecting the United States with Central America. The chrome finish simply highlights the desire of the owner to really stand out in the crowd… Continue Reading »

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Silver 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Set To Be Auctioned

Peter Parcon August 13, 2015

A 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is set to go under the hammer today as part of “The Pinnacle Portfolio” at RM Sotheby’s, as shown on a report from gtspirit.com. The luxury supercar was designed to compete against the Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo in terms of performance. However, it does hold an advantage over its two rivals, the luxury if offers to potential buyers in the market. This particular luxury supercar features a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine that is capable of producing 617 HP of power. Its powertrain combines with a 5-speed Speedshift R automatic transmission system of AMG to drive the wheels in the rear. Due to this,… Continue Reading »

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Matte Black Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster On Display In Dubai

Peter Parcon April 22, 2014

A recent report from gtspirit.com revealed that a model of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster is currently on display in Dubai. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster is considered as the best model of the SLR ever manufactured, second on to the Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss. The luxury vehicle uses the standard model of the SLR Roadster as its base and includes the main features of the 722 Coupe. In addition to its notable appearance, owners of the 722 S can take advantage of its exceptional performance that rivals, if not, surpasses the best luxury vehicles in the market. Even though the number of SLR McLaren 722… Continue Reading »

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Office-K Modifies Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Peter Parcon December 29, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is an impressive supercar featuring a hand-built super-charged V8 engine producing 617HP of power at 6,500 RPM along with 575 lb-ft of torque. Its chassis and body shell composed of durable carbon fiber composites. Its swing-wing doors swing upward and forward at a wide angle. It also features an arrow-shaped nose that was inspired by Formula 1 cars along with a twin-fin front spoiler. The four-position Airbrake of the SLR McLaren offers an enhanced braking power while maintaining stability as it brakes at high speeds. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a joint project of McLaren Automotive and Mercedes-Benz. The vehicle was developed during the time when… Continue Reading »

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Famous Parts Tunes Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Peter Parcon December 25, 2013

The year 2004 saw the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren into the world. It was considered as among the best supercars in the world. Even as it was capable of competing with the Porsche Carrera GT with the combination of technology and performance, it also had the capability of travelling long journeys from one country to another. This made the supercar an all-around package for vehicle enthusiasts. The supercar features a super-charged V8 5.4-liter engine that has the capability of producing 626hp of power along with 780Nm of torque. The supercar also has the capability of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h within 3.5 seconds. It also has a… Continue Reading »

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