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LÀ SLR based on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

November 17, 2024 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

In early November at the SEMA Show, the private Coach Design Studio located in Southern California, S-Klub, presented the LÀ SLR based on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. This company specializes in the design and creation of high quality automobiles.

The LÀ SLR is equipped with a wild 30-part body kit, including 10-inch wider front and rear wheel arches, a huge rear wing, and a large diffuser.

Inside, Red Alcantara covers the seats, door panels, steering wheel and dashboard. The original silver air vents and air conditioning controls from the SLR McLaren have been retained, with the addition of carbon details and a Formula 1-like halo system that extends above the cockpit. In front of the driver and passenger is a pair of windshields.

The S-Klub did not say if there were any changes under the hood.

Source: S-Klub

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LÀ SLR based on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Tuning

Mercedes-Benz 190E HWA EVO

November 15, 2024 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

At the end of the 70s, Mercedes competed in the rally mainly with the 450 SLC 5.0 model, but the desire of the German company was to introduce the 190 E model into this competition. It was this model that was the inspiration for the HWA tuner project that presented Mercedes-Benz 190E HWA EVO.

Following Mercedes’ decision to enter the 190 E into rally competition, the British engineering company Cosworth developed a 2.3-L 16V engine. It debuted in 1983, and five years later it was replaced by a new 2.5-L 16V engine.

With the debut of the BMW M3 Evolution 2 in 1988, it was clear that Mercedes had to increase the power of the 2.5-L 16V engine, so at the 1989 Geneva Auto Show the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (EVO I) debuted. Just one year later, the new EVO II model was presented.

Now HWA is revealing a restomod of this model, although the company’s technical director Gordian von Schöning says it’s more than that.

The Mercedes-Benz 190E EVO II brought Mercedes the DTM Championship title in 1992, and HWA’s EVO is not based on one of the 502 original cars, not even the 190E 2.5-16 model. The basis was the Mercedes 190, but HWA’s engineers worked so hard on it that it can be said that the car is far from the original. The donor car was completely disassembled, aluminum components and steel subframes were installed, which allowed the suspension to be mounted directly to the chassis. Also, the front axle has been moved forward by 50 mm.

Under the hood is a new 3.0-L V6 biturbo engine with 540 hp, mated to a new 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear axle. DTM carriages, hubs, H&R balance bars and KW shocks are installed, which can be ordered with manual and electronic adjustment. Customers can choose between steel and carbon Bosch brakes.

When it comes to price, the Mercedes-Benz 190E EVO II Restomod costs 714,000 euros.

Source: HWA

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Auctions

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing “The Last One” is up for auction

November 12, 2024 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

In the mid-1950s, Mercedes-Benz launched a two-seater sports car inspired by the racing cars of the time, the 300 SL Coupe, and in 1957, the Roadster version of this model hit the market. It was produced until 1963, and 3,258 units left the production lines. One of them, the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing “The Last One”, is up for auction.

This 300 SL Gullwing is the last of the 1,400 Roadster units produced and is considered one of the most beautiful examples of this model. It is finished in a combination of Fire Engine Red (DB 534) over Crème leather (1060) and was produced by special order and was exhibited at the International Trade Fair in Poznań in 1957.

As one of the most stylish and desirable cars of the decade, it made many headlines. He was often a participant in amateur rallies, road races and endurance races, where he attracted attention with his designs, but also often connected with global companies, business tycoons, movie stars and royal families.

So far, it has changed just four owners, and it has been with the current one for the last 25 years. It should be noted that this example is in truly exceptional condition and has retained its numbers-matching chassis, engine, body, gearbox, and front kingpins. It is powered by a 3.0-L 6-cylinder engine with 218 hp that enables a top speed of 250 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing “The Last One” comes with copies of its factory data cards, historic imagery, matching luggage, and a full set of belly pans. The auction will take place on November 22 and the estimated value of the car is $2,500,000 – $3,500,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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