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Garage Works Provide Mysterious Look To Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 S

Peter Parcon March 23, 2014

The impressive appearance of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 S is only equaled by its supercharged 5.5-liter V8 engine. The 650HP power output of its engine only adds to its appeal to a good number of supercar enthusiasts all over the world. However, Garage Works decided to enhance this front-engine, rear-wheel drive supercar, according to a report from gtspirit.com. The Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based company enhanced this already extraordinary roadster. The black SLR 722 S is a unique piece of machinery since only one hundred fifty units currently exist in the world. The interior of the vehicle features alcantara suede and leather seating, which is an ideal choice for this manufacturing… Continue Reading »

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Toto Wolff is Gradually Distancing Mercedes from McLaren

Giancarlo Perlas February 11, 2014

The year just started and the Formula One season hasn’t commenced yet but Honda is already making “steady progress” on the development of the new 1.6-liter V6 engine that will be powering the McLaren car next year. This was confirmed by Honda’s executives according to a report from Formula1.com. The report even went on to claim that Honda has already established an F1 base in the United Kingdom. Its plan also includes putting up dyno and assembly facilities. The targeted completion month of the planned projects is on June. The impending switch of McLaren from Mercedes to Honda engines has transformed its relations with Mercedes AMG Petronas into an uneasy… 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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Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722S Available In The Market

Peter Parcon December 28, 2013

The 5.4-liter all-aluminum super-charged V8 engine of an average Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR offers a total power of 617HP and torque of 580 lb-ft. This may be more than enough for a good number of people. However, others may feel the need for speed and power. The luxury vehicle manufacturer later offered the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 Edition. The supercar came with an upgraded version of the engine, which featured a power output of 640HP and toque of 600 lb-ft for only 4000 rpm. This is similar to what is offered by the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640. The 722S was later offered by the company. The 722S is considered an enhanced… 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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Aston Martin Introduces the CC100 During Its Centennial Celebration

Giancarlo Perlas May 22, 2013

As part of the centennial celebration of Aston Martin, the company unveiled its CC100 Speedster concept last May 19 at the Nordschliefe. According to Autoblog, the two-seater concept car is packed with a 6.0-liter V12 engine with six-speed sequential manual paddleshift gearbox. It is capable of going from zero to 60mph in just a span of four seconds. Then, its top speed is limited to 180mph. On the other hand, the armor of the car is made up of carbon fiber materials. However, the design of the car is very much similar to the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss which was launched in 2009. Well, it’s no surprise anyway since… Continue Reading »

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Mika Hakkinen: Mercedes Will Not Likely Come On Top

Giancarlo Perlas February 14, 2013

According to BBC, two-time Formula 1 Champion Mika Hakkinen stated that Mercedes-Benz will unlikely come on top this season. He said that the speed of their car is not enough to catapult them to the peak of the rankings. The 1998 and 1999 champ added that McLaren seems to be in its great form this year so they will definitely get the top position. David Coulthard does not share his former teammate’s view though. He thinks that the Mercedes-Benz has a great engine plus a lot of talented people. So, if the team will get to perfect their car’s aero package, Lewis Hamilton will have a great chance of winning… Continue Reading »

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