Horrific Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Crash in Qatar

According to reports, this hair-raising accident happened in Qatar sometime during the morning of July 15th when the 22-year-old driver of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren allegedly lost control of the vehicle. We don’t know for sure if the driver actually made it out alive or any other details for that matter, but as you can see in the pictures after the jump, the SLR was literally torn into pieces. Shocking to say the least. -Continued

Via: Cardomain , Source: LamboPower

Renntech Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 PKG2 with 740Hp

Renntech is updating its offerings with the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 PKG2. Compared to last year’s PKG1 that boosted the standard SLR 722’s output from 650Hp to 722Hp, the PKG2 adds a less restrictive, motorsports-style exhaust system and re-mapped ECU software resulting to over 740Hp at 6400 rpm. Moreover, Renntech now offers its Signature 10 spoke wheels in SLR offsets and 3 finishes (chrome, satin-ceramic, and sniper gray). -Continued

Pricing for Renntech’s SLR performance upgrades are set at $12,990 for the base PKG1 and $26,990 for the PKG2 while the 20-inch alloy rims will cost you an extra $7,800.

Mercedes-Benz Ending McLaren SLR Production in 2009

In less than a year’s time, Mercedes-Benz will terminate the production of its McLaren SLR Roadster -the Coupe stopped being produced at the end of 2007, thus ending the supercar’s five-year scheduled run. Even though the SLR’s production rose to 275 units last year, up by 14 cars compared to 2006, that number is still a far cry from Mercedes’ initial estimates of 400 to 500 units a year.

Via: Autocar

Geneva Preview: BRABUS SLR McLaren Roadster & Smart Ultimate 112

For this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz Group tuning specialist Brabus, is proposing an oddly pair of vehicles, the SLR McLaren Roadster and the Ultimate 112, both with absolutely identical special snow-white paint and equipment. BRABUS offers both exclusive speedsters for a package price of €699,000 or about $1,061,000.

The one we all would like to own is of course the SLR McLaren Roadster. Apart from the white carbon-fiber skin, the Brabus tuned version is equipped with a bodykit that includes a carbon-fiber front spoiler, a rear apron with a carbon-fiber diffuser and new lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped around Pirelli or YOKOMAMA tires (255/30 ZR 20 up front and 305/25 ZR 20 at the rear). Inside, the drop-top SLR’s cabin is dressed in a combination of lipstick-red leather and black Alcantara while it also features a new sport-steering wheel with a flattened

Finally, the SLR also gets a tuning kit for its 5.5-liter supercharged V8 engine that consists of special camshafts and a fuel-cooling system. Power output increases by 24 Hp to 650 Hp. BRABUS also offers a special clutch-type limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent for the SLR. The tuned SLR Roadster goes from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 sec and reaches a top speed of 337 km/h (211 mph).

The ultimate accessory for the snow-white SLR McLaren Roadster is without doubt, the Smart ForTwo Cabrio based, ULTIMATE 112. In addition to its special paint identical to the SLR the ultimate city sports car features a muscular body kit with front spoiler, rocker panels, wider fender flares front and back and new 18-inch alloys combined with 205/35 tires up front and 235/30 at the back. -Continued after the jump

Brabus has also tuned the three-cylinder turbo engine that produces a maximum power output of 112 hp at 5,600 rpm. That’s good enough for a zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of 9.5 sec. Top speed is electronically limited to 170 km/h or 106 mph.

Like its big brother, the ULTIMATE 112’s interior is upholstered in a combination of soft and lipstick-red BRABUS Mastik leather and black Alcantara. Embossed BRABUS emblems are part of the exclusive concept as are accents such as speedometer, tach and clock, instrument bezels, dashboard trim, turn signal lever and door handles, all color-coordinated with the exterior color. Stainless-steel foot pedals with rubber pads and an aluminum shifter and emergency brake lever complete the package.

BRABUS SLR McLaren Roadster

BRABUS SMART ULTIMATE 112