Like in the race track
With no doubt, to talk about Mercedes-Benz is to talk about technology and design, about research and innovation, about legend and sophistication. For more than a century, the Stuttgart based car factory in Germany has been a leader in many ways such as luxury, comfort, power and most of all, design. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a proof of this.
With its joint venture with the squireship Formula 1 McLaren, Mercedes-Benz managed to bring two - until recently - once distant worlds together: sport motoring and the comfort and pleasure to drive in the city or the highway. They reflect the technological innovation but at the same time have a nostalgic look, inspired in the SLR´s designed during the 1950´s, besides de racing track character with respect to the McLaren´s «Silver Arrow» conception.
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TAG Heuer and Mercedes-Benz have combined forces and know how to produce a stunning commemorative timepiece exclusively for Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren car owners. The SLR Chronograph by TAG Heuer is an audacious creation, at the avant-garde of high technology and design. Like the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, the SLR chronograph combines a unique mechanical movement together with a daring inspiring design. The SLR Chronograph by TAG Heuer: an exceptional chronograph in limited-edition, only for sale for those who has this supercar. |
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren combines the manufacturer’s distinctive look that has made it so famous, with the aerodynamic design of a racing car, making that elements such as the wind cut or the car’s grasping to the floor achieve high speeds. After all, SLR that means Sporty, Light and Racy, carries on indicating the finish. The headlights, the rear and lower spoilers, the adding of more leds in the brake lighting system, the lateral side air vents and the adaptable seats, turn any highway ride into an unforgettable experience.
With no doubt, to talk about Mercedes-Benz is to talk about technology and design, about research and innovation, about legend and sophistication. For more than a century, the Stuttgart based car factory in Germany has been a leader in many ways such as luxury, comfort, power and most of all, design. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a proof of this.
With its joint venture with the squireship Formula 1 McLaren, Mercedes-Benz managed to bring two - until recently - once distant worlds together: sport motoring and the comfort and pleasure to drive in the city or the highway. They reflect the technological innovation but at the same time have a nostalgic look, inspired in the SLR´s designed during the 1950´s, besides de racing track character with respect to the McLaren´s «Silver Arrow» conception.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren combines the manufacturer’s distinctive look that has made it so famous, with the aerodynamic design of a racing car, making that elements such as the wind cut or the car’s grasping to the floor achieve high speeds. After all, SLR that means Sporty, Light and Racy, carries on indicating the finish. The headlights, the rear and lower spoilers, the adding of more leds in the brake lighting system, the lateral side air vents and the adaptable seats, turn any highway ride into an unforgettable experience.
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• The “seagull wings” were added as from the original design from the 50´s. • Efficient signalization: 51 leds provide lighting in the tail lights. • The curve stylized design has been developed echoing the hefty frame and strength of an athlete in full race. • The front double fin spoiler provides a maximum floor grasp tested in the field as well as in wind tunnels. • The double headlights offer long range visibility without missing the 1995 institutional design. • The carbon fiber chassis makes it one of the most light-weighted and faster cars in the market. • The V8 engine produces 460kW with 626 hp. • The time to go from 0 to 100 km/h is 3.8s. • The maximum speed is 334 km/h. • The cubic capacity is 5439 cc. • New generation AMG Sport Shift R dual 5 gear gearbox (gear shift at wheel). • Starting button in the gear lever. |
Text: Miguel Ángel Castilla ± Photo: Mercedes-Benz