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Is a Mercedes-AMG Supercar in the Works?

Giancarlo Perlas December 8, 2015

Just a few weeks have passed since the news Mercedes-AMG declared they were not going to enter the hypercar race to compete with the likes of the McLaren P1, Porsche 918 Spyder, and the epic Ferrari laFerrari. It’s no secret that Mercedes has a focus on performance as noted by authorities like Gear-Heads, and while it is not surprising, it is disappointing that they have no interest in pursuing a hypercar model. Possibility of a Mercedes-AMG Supercar While a hypercar is out of the running, there are reports that a competitive model of Mercedes-AMG supercar could be released in the near future. This would be a car that takes on… Continue Reading »

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Next Mercedes-Benz SLR May Feature Hybrid Power

Peter Parcon December 6, 2015
Next Mercedes-Benz SLR May Feature Hybrid Power

Reports in Germany hinted at the possibility that Mercedes-AMG is already thinking about the introduction of the next version of the Mercedes-Benz SLR within three years time and is expected to feature hybrid power, as shown on a report from worldcarfans.com. The performance division of Daimler is reportedly mulling over the location of the engine for the next model of the SLR. The company weighing its options on whether to have a front- engine layout or a mid-engine layout. The coupe variant is expected to be introduced into the market first with a roadster coming at its heels. The flagship Black Series variant may be launched soon after. The report… Continue Reading »

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Hamann-Tuned Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Available In Dubai

Peter Parcon November 11, 2015
Hamann-Tuned Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Available In Dubai

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

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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Rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster Up For Sale

Peter Parcon August 30, 2015
Rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster Up For Sale

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster entered the market in January 2009 as a limited edition model of the 722 Edition. Potential buyers now have a chance of owning one of the 150 units produced by the luxury vehicle manufacturer from Germany since one unit was put up for sale in the Netherlands, as shown on a report from gtspirit.com. When the SLR 722 S Roadster was initially offered by Mercedes-Benz, it had a price tag of over $500,000. One unit put up for sale in 2013 had a quoted price of $488,000. This particular model of the 722 S Roadster is expected to fetch at least $450,000. The… Continue Reading »

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Unique Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Spotted

Peter Parcon August 13, 2015
Unique Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Spotted

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT was introduced into the market in 2006 as part of the SLR McLaren range of supercars, which were produced by Mercedes-Benz in collaboration with McLaren. It was one of the numerous configurations offered by Mercedes-Benz for the SLR, with each version having its own unique body style. However, the 722 GT is considered as the finest product of the alliance between these two Europe-based companies. Production was limited to 21 units and all of these units were built under the supervision of Ray Mallock. Finding one of the twenty units is easier said than done, but it is not impossible. One unit was actually… Continue Reading »

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Silver 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Set To Be Auctioned

Peter Parcon August 13, 2015
Silver 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Set To Be Auctioned

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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