Description
The story of the new SLR begins in 1999, when Mercedes-Benz presents the SLR Vision, and 4 years later construction begins at the McLaren factory in Woking. In 2006 the SLR. Club founded, a club for SLR owners only. Since its founding, the club has been traveling a few times a year, in this video we follow the procession during their tour through Italy.
SLR
Between 2003 and 2010, Mercedes-Benz, together with McLaren, built one of the most expensive road cars in its history, the SLR. The name is derived from “Sport Leicht Rennsport”, while the design is based on the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé.
Versions
In addition to the standard coupe model, the SLR 2006 was released in 722, an improved version with more power and a sportier appearance. A roadster version of both the SLR and SLR 722 followed, as well as a racing version called the 722 GT. A private championship was organized for this car for a few years because the car was not homologated for an existing racing class.
Stirling Moss
Mercedes-Benz wanted to build 500 models annually, a number that was never achieved. The car was taken out of production in 2010, but not before a spectacular farewell model was built, the SLR Stirling Moss. The design was radically different from that of the SLR, and was inspired by the 1955 Mille Miglia winning 300 SLR with Sir Stirling Moss behind the wheel.
