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History

At the 1999 North American International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz presented their Vision SLR concept, inspired both by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé of 1955, which was a modified Mercedes-Benz W196S race car. The design of closed-wheel Formula One cars, a field in which Mercedes had prior experience also Mercedes-Benz. At that time acquiring 40 percent ownership of McLaren Group competed in Formula One as partnership with the McLaren Formula One Team. They were developing powertrains and electronics for McLaren’s Formula One cars. Apparently, the car was presented as “Tomorrow Silver Arrow”.

This is a clear reference to the Silver Arrows of the golden age of Mercedes in competition during the fifties. Later that year, during the Frankfurt Motor Show, a roadster version of the SLR concept was presented. Also, the concept car was fitted with a 5.0-litre supercharged AMG V8 engine able to generate a power output of 565 PS (416 kW; 557 hp) and 720 N m (531 lb ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm, mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox with Touch shift control.

Wanting to bring the concept to production following its positive reception, Mercedes joined forces with their Formula One partner, McLaren. Apparently creating the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Apparently, the production version of the car was unveiled to the general public on 17 November 2003. Having some minor design adjustments in respect of the initial design. Also, the adjustments included more complex vents on both sides of the car. A redesigned front with the three pointed star plunged in the nose and red tinted rear lights.

Mercedes SLR Roadster

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren saw a production run of over six years. On 4 April 2008, Mercedes announced it would discontinue the SLR. The last of the coupés rolled off the production line at the end of 2009. Also, the roadster version was dropped in early 2010. Due to the automatic gear box, front mid-engine arrangement and its driving characteristics. Some automotive journalists classify the SLR McLaren as a grand tourer, whose rivals would include automobiles such as the Aston Martin DBS V12 and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

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