A few weeks ago, we got our first glimpse at the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Speedster, based on the soon-to-be-discontinued SLR supercar. Think of it as one final hurrah for the SLR before it’s succeeded by the all-new SLC. So how will the car look with all its camouflage peeled off? Have a look at this stunning illustration to find out.
According to German media reports, the last 75 examples of the SLR will be lightweight speedster versions of the car. The limited edition car will have no roof and only a small wind screen in place of the car’s windshield.
The further deletion of air conditioning system and power windows plus the use of composite materials in the body panels will shave about 440 pounds off the SLR’s curb weight. The result is a car that can accelerate from 0-186 mph in just 26 seconds, on its way to a top speed of about 217 mph.
The limited edition SLR will retail from about 450,000 euros.
Illustration – July 31st, 2008
Spy Photos – July 3rd, 2008
07/31, 5:00 PM
posted by:
xyunya
Is it the same penis without gull wing doors?
07/31, 5:21 PM
posted by:
jumpoffit
still think it’s a waste of moo’lah, just wait for the SLC
07/31, 5:29 PM
posted by:
sti parts
Hyper exotic for the hyper rich. It looks like it could have been used in SpeedRacer.
07/31, 5:49 PM
posted by:
macabre
Ladies and gentlemen please put your hands together for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Super Compensator.
07/31, 5:58 PM
posted by:
Mr. Piston
Lol, we really needed a rendering, as if its not easy to guess thats how its going to look anyway.
07/31, 6:05 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Ktulu, please enlighten us and tell us why your typing is so bad. I think your comments are great, but just for clarity, I’d like to know if it’s because you have a problem with your hands, or if you are just a hunt-and-peck typist. Understanding will help us all. Thanks.
07/31, 6:38 PM
posted by:
ktulu
I’ll take 1.
I am a hunt & pec typist
07/31, 6:40 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Works for me. Thanks.
07/31, 7:04 PM
posted by:
jonnycat
pure sex.
07/31, 7:04 PM
posted by:
qpt_dude
I bet this is gonna look more original than the SLC. Like i said: SL + V12 + body kit = SLC
I think the rendering looks great, but i can hardly call it an SLR. Instead, i’m tempted to call it F400.
07/31, 7:45 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
Ace and Gary drive this car
07/31, 7:50 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
…and afterwards they go to the Hunt and Peck Club for men.
07/31, 8:24 PM
posted by:
neighbor
OMG.. works for me, i’ll take two!
07/31, 9:17 PM
posted by:
dmanero
And we care, why. No only is the SLR(SLC) soon to be replaced with a far better and up todate looking model, but there is also no words to describe how ugly this roadster will be. On top of that why buy or build a car that will never to the light of day on the streets
07/31, 10:07 PM
posted by:
Bremen_Koenigsegg
^ @ dmanero: What are you on about? The SLR and SLC are completely different automobiles; the SLC hasn’t even been released yet, so how can there be a “far better and up to date” model in the works? Moreover, the SLR roadster has already been released, and in more than a few ways, it is very pretty. This Speedster will be incredible in the flesh, because so rarely do you see such modern open-top roadsters these days. (The only two I can draw off the top of my head are, correct me if I’m wrong, that Audi TT Clubsport and the Ferrari 550 Barchetta.) Lastly, the owner of a McLaren Mercedes SLR Speedster WILL drive it on the streets. It is a robust, flashy vehicle you can’t help but be seen in, and the SLR line is in such tatters, nobody would consider any of them a good investment. Besides, isn’t that sort of the point of this market segment, to have people preserve the car for historic purposes? I think this Speedster will follow the rich legacy of its two previous variants: people will call it silly and move on. Speedsters are all about the unadulterated driving experience, and I do not believe Mercedes is capable of delivering on that goal. I love it, personally. Ever since the SLR came out, I’ve been waiting for a stripped out, driver-focused version. Hopefully this Speedster learned its tricks from that 722 GT racing variant.
07/31, 11:54 PM
posted by:
maxcar
i’m over the figure 8 on it’s side, or infinity symbol headlight shape.
08/01, 8:05 AM
posted by:
jonmiles
This might be the first SLR that I like.
08/01, 8:51 AM
posted by:
xyunya
It has nothing to do with cars, but I hope you’ll appreciate this:
http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1
08/01, 10:36 AM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Oh, man, I love that video. It brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it.
My neighbor just passed away a couple of months ago. His name was George W. Dunaway, and he was the 2nd Sergeant Major of the Army. Look him up if you’d like, but he was an amazing person. That video makes me think of him, and also what my dad went through in Vietnam. It really helps you appreciate the hard work and trauma that our military personnel go through.
08/01, 10:38 AM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Oh, George drove an ’80s S-10 in almost mint condition.
08/01, 5:15 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
Cool.