Rumormill: Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss roadster
Click above for a gallery of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss
We've seen quite a few spy photos of a lightweight speedster variant of the McLaren SLR supercar, but up until now we didn't know exactly what Mercedes-Benz had in store for us. Thanks to Dutch magazine AutoVisie and a scanner-wielding member of GermanCarZone.com, we now have a few more rendering and a possible name: Stirling Moss.
The legendary British racecar driver won his first F1 Grand Prix in a Mercedes-Benz, and famously won the 1955 Mille Miglia in record time piloting a 300 SLR. The car to bear his name features a nearly identical version of the supercharged V8 in the standard SLR, although output is nearly on par with the SL65 AMG Black Series at 650 horsepower. That should allow the Stirling Moss SLR to hit 62 mph in under 3.5 seconds and on to a face-contorting top-speed of 205 mph. Beginning in June of 2009, 75 examples will be produced, with current SLR customers being the only people deemed worthy of piloting the McLaren SLR Stirling Moss. Thanks for the tip, Mark!
Gallery: Spy Shots: McLaren SLR Speedster
[Source: GermanCarZone.com, The Sun]
Edit - the photos were scanned from The Dutch magazine Autoweek and not AutoVisie. We have also added a new, better photo.
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Berto 5:15PM (12/18/2008)
AH, this thing looks so damn good. I want one!
I have a feeling the average SLR owner might not be too happy about what will happen to their hair/hairpiece in this roadster...
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bigbear7787 6:06PM (12/18/2008)
these are the proportions cars SHOULD have
Chase 7:08PM (12/18/2008)
If it ends up looking like that, it will be a new classic in my book.
iltoyli 10:07AM (12/19/2008)
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little... just a little...
That thing is horrible!
Mazda FTW! 5:30PM (12/18/2008)
Whats with the Carerra GT lights up front?
Otherwise, SEX.
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MajorGeek 5:32PM (12/18/2008)
I disagree, I think its too busy. Too many curves and lines. Mercedes sports cars are usually awesome looking with a touch of class, I just don't see it here.
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Alex Keyes 5:41PM (12/18/2008)
This car looks achingly brilliant!
Want, very very want!!!
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Gomi 5:43PM (12/18/2008)
Love the retro-modern look of this.
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Mobius_1 5:49PM (12/18/2008)
WOW!!!
That looks awesome, do want!
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Jeff Banks 5:51PM (12/18/2008)
Sadly, Paris Hilton will have the option of buying one.
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EEL 11:11PM (12/18/2008)
@ JB,
...So will Lindsay Lohan.
In turn you will have choices: drug-induced crashes and/or crotch shots and nipple slips!
marknauta.nl 5:53PM (12/18/2008)
No thanks guys. I think it was news worth mentioning ;).
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nastinupe 6:08PM (12/18/2008)
I'm not feeling it. The nose is too long. I'd take a Porsche 997.2 Turbo Convertible over this anyday of the week and keep the change.
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Kitko 6:05PM (12/18/2008)
Sir Stirling is turning in his grave...
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Drew Phillips 6:29PM (12/18/2008)
Sir Stirling Moss is alive and well.
Serge K. 6:55PM (12/18/2008)
You are an idiot. He is not dead.
SmithNL 8:09PM (12/18/2008)
Ok.. í have scanned those pictures.. they are in the Dutch magazine AutoWeek and I'm a member of the forum of AutoWeek (autoweek.nl).
So.. when you are writing a article.. mention the correct sources.. ;)
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Drew Phillips 7:09PM (12/18/2008)
We mentioned a correct source, just not the original source. Someone tipped us to this particular link, so that's what we sourced.
happy_penguin 6:44PM (12/18/2008)
Ahhh that's more like it Benz. Redemption from that monstrosity A class roadster concept MB I saw on Autoblog a couple of weeks ago. :)
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Chase 7:10PM (12/18/2008)
Just be sure to wear some freaking bullet-proof glass headgear. A rock in the face at 150 mph will sting.
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