2007 SLR *spy shots*

[benyl]

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to launch a powered-up version of the McLaren-built SLR coupe in a bid to stir sales of the 208-mph supercar.

Caught in these spy photos undergoing testing on public roads prior to a planned unveiling at the Paris motor show in September, the reworked SLR is distinguished from the existing model by subtle styling changes around the front and rear ends—all aimed at improving high-speed stability and creating more efficient underbody airflow.

The interior also gets special attention, with carbon fiber trim and other weight-saving changes that help reduce the SLR’s curb weight by about 90 pounds.

Under the SLR’s long hood goes an even hotter version of AMG’s supercharged 5.4-liter V8. The revised powerplant produces an extra 24 hp, pushing total output to 641 hp. With a corresponding increase in torque and improvements to the five-speed automatic gearbox to shorten shift times, the SLR’s 0-to-62-mph time drops by 0.2 second to just 3.6 seconds—fast enough to undercut competition like the Lamborghini Murciélago and Porsche Carrera GT. The 0-to-124-mph time is also 0.4 second quicker, down to just 10.2 seconds.

Further details remain scarce, but AutoWeek sources suggest no more than 150 of the hotter SLRs will be built before the end of the year at McLaren’s showcase Paragon production site in Woking, England. Once that production is completed, McLaren will turn its attention to an open-top version of the Anglo-German two-seater tentatively set for its public debut at next year’s Geneva motor show.

Source: Autoweek

[benyl]

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[BigMass]

the SLR shape always reminds me of a WW2 fighter plane for some reason.
http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/album/data/547/medium/cc91d727808c5eb86a4746cbb5427aa3.jpg

[nich148_9]

Wunderbar! :eek:

[Primer_Drift]

I still don't like the gill-like vents on the fender.. looks a little fishy hahaha.

[snowboard]

Originally posted by Primer_Drift
I still don't like the gill-like vents on the fender.. looks a little fishy hahaha.

or the fugly ass rims.

[rony_espana]

With a corresponding increase in torque and improvements to the five-speed automatic gearbox to shorten shift times, the SLR’s 0-to-62-mph time drops by 0.2 second to just 3.6 seconds—fast enough to undercut competition like the Lamborghini Murciélago and Porsche Carrera G

:eek: :hitit:

[statick]

:drool: Nice!

[CappyMcSlappy]

Originally posted by Primer_Drift
I still don't like the gill-like vents on the fender.. looks a little fishy hahaha.

Haha! I always thought the same thing!

I don't know- its still a WICKED aggressive looking car. Too bad I'll never get my hands on one of those *drooling*
:burnout:

[DannyITR]

Thats pretty cool. Looks a bit too much liek the batmobile for me though.

[Lo)2enz0]

reminds me more of why i hate paris hilton

god i love that car

[max_boost]

Trump drove one in one of this season's episodes of The Apprentice. While it's pretty PIMP, I like the CArerra GT more. :bigpimp:

[toyboy88]

holy smokes wow!

too bad i wasn't a celeb :rolleyes: :eek:

[Xtrema]

Why 5 speed and the way cheaper SLK has a 7?

[Hakkola]

Because they're not sure the 7 speed can handle the torque. Same reason the SL65 doesn't get the 7 speed and the new SL63 will.

[crazydriver]

the rear is awesome! as for the fishy grills.. will they ever get rid of it?

[snowcatxx87]

Bah its ugly....

[LuxCars]

:hitit:

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:thumbsup:

[pinoyhero]

Looks like an auqomarine car with those wheels and gills.

[djayz]

looks no different to me that the previous one
and yes they need new styling and rims

[M_K_3]

the rims blow

[toyboy88]

Originally posted by statick
:drool: Nice!

:werd:

[E36M3]

The SLR is a stunning real world performer and looks much better in person. Those things sound like nothing else at high speed and are very, very impressive.

Man I want one.. a little more power couldn't hurt, would be nice if they made them a bit more reliable.

[vtec4life]

theres actually one in calgary incase no one knew...a friend of mines dad has one...to go along with a long line of other nice vehicles. but none come close to the SLR

[iceburns288]

If he has a bunch of cars and none of them are nearly as 'nice' as the SLR, his taste really sucks.

[vtec4life]

i said "none come close" to his SLR...and it is fukin pimped when your standing next to $700,000 so when u can afford to drop that on a car u should probly zip it up...bro

[calgarys13]

^holla b0i!

[/////AMG]

Originally posted by E36M3
The SLR is a stunning real world performer and looks much better in person. Those things sound like nothing else at high speed and are very, very impressive.

Man I want one.. a little more power couldn't hurt, would be nice if they made them a bit more reliable.

No we're talking, ditch the F430!! :D

[E36M3]

The F430 is a good convertible.. the SLR is a serious machine though.. more of an old man cruiser supercar.. kind of like the Bentley GT with somewhat better performance and no backseat. For a convertible sportscar, the F430 is hard to beat, so it would definitely not a replacement.

Actually the SL55 (at least with 625 or so HP and big brakes) is almost as good, but the SLR is carbon fiber.


Originally posted by /////AMG


No we're talking, ditch the F430!! :D

[/////AMG]

I guess you might as well wait then mate, I think I read somewhere a convertible might be next.

On the other hand, maybe they're going to be a little busy with a rumoured new gullwing.
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[adam c]

whats with the wiper blades.. u think they could make them go all the way down for a car like that

[sullygully]

^^its raining out is why. If you notice he is in the car driving it, which means the wipers are probably in the middle of wiping :nut:

[cityhunter2501]

fugly tbh, the seats are positioned way back making the front look extremely low :thumbsdow