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Unique Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Spotted

Peter Parcon August 13, 2015

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

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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Check Out This Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coated in White Gold

Giancarlo Perlas May 4, 2015

These photos of the white gold Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren might have been around for years already. Still, I just couldn’t help but get amazed by this car upon seeing it again in a Dubai-based website. So, I am featuring it here once more in case some readers might have missed it, or others just couldn’t get enough of it like me. Check out these photos of the unique Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which were taken in Dubai some time in the past: The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has already cemented itself as one of the iconic cars of the three-pointed star brand. As the name of the car implies, it was jointly developed by Mercedes and McLaren… Continue Reading »

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Shiny Piano Black Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster Spotted in Beijing

Giancarlo Perlas July 18, 2014

The Mercedes SLR McLaren is supposed to be hard to come by in China because the car was never officially exported to the region. However, a lot of folks in China with serious connections in the gray market and a lot of money to burn have found their hands on these very rare babies. One of them was spotted in the recent Beijing Crab Island International Auto Show. This was the same show that provided us a look at the monstrous Mercedes Unimog U500 camper. The object of interest in the event was a Mercedes SLR McLaren roadster painted in piano black, which gave its armor a very glossy look. Moreover,… Continue Reading »

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Hugo Boss Joins Mercedes Bandwagon in Formula One

Giancarlo Perlas July 8, 2014

McLaren and Hugo Boss have been in partnership for around 33 years in Formula One. However, a recent report revealed that the luxury fashion brand is about to end its alliance with the eight-time Constructors’ Champion in favor of Mercedes AMG Petronas, which is the dominant team in F1 this year. According to NBC’s MotorSportsTalk blog, Hugo Boss will no longer extend its partnership with McLaren up to 2015. This coincides with the F1 team’s decision to severe its engine deal with Mercedes in favor of Honda. While Hugo Boss is only a minor sponsor of McLaren, the loss would surely hurt the team as it has been its a long-time partner…. Continue Reading »

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ADV.1 Wheels Enhances Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Peter Parcon June 30, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was initially released by the luxury vehicle manufacturer in 2003, and after more than a decade in the market, it remains an impressive work of art from Mercedes-Benz. During the time the supercar was developed, around forty percent of McLaren was owned by the German company. The supercar features a supercharged V8 engine with a power output and torque f 617 HP and 575 lb-ft, respectively. It is capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph within 3.8 seconds and has a maximum speed of around 206 mph. The luxury supercar is a remarkable vehicle, to say the least. A number of industry watchers are still… 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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