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20 years of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Two decades ago, Mercedes-Benz premiered a new sports grand tourer developed with British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. It was produced until 2010, and 2,157 units left the production line. On this occasion, the company organized an exhibition of these cars, and the most attention was attracted by SLR Stirling Moss, SLR by MSO, SLR HDK and SLR 722 GT Prototype.

McLaren organized a series of events at its McLaren Technology Center (MTC) in Woking, UK, not only to pay tribute to the car but also to the people behind its creation, with several members of the original team still working for McLaren.

Cars appeared on MTC Boulevard with displays showing the evolution of supercars. The event was also attended by enthusiasts from the SRL Club (the global association of Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren owners), along with members of the McLaren team who contributed to the creation of the legendary model.

The story begins in 1999 when the Vision SLR concept was presented, and a year later the SLR concept. A team of former McLaren mechanics from Formula 1 worked on it, and it was also the first hand-assembled car at the MTC (McLaren Technology Centre). The design is closely linked to the Mercedes vision, which has been brought to life through innovative engineering and the use of McLaren’s expertise in carbon composites.

The car is powered by a 5.4 L supercharged M155 SLR V8 engine with 617 hp (460 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque. power is sent to the rear wheels via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT R five-speed automatic transmission with three manual modes. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h).

In 2009, the Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss arrived on the market, a limited edition variant with speedster styling that does not include a roof or a windscreen. It was powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter SLR AMG V8 engine with 641 hp (478 kW). It accelerated to 62 mph in 3 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h).

In 2011, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) announced a bespoke program for the SLR, introducing the Mercedes SLR McLaren Edition. The car features revised bodywork and interior parts, upgraded steering and suspension components and a new titanium sports exhaust.

Last year, McLaren Special Operations introduced the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren HDK (High Downforce Kit), a road-going version of the SLR 722 GT. The car arrives with many improvements, but also a modified variant of the M155 V8 with 680 hp (507 kW).

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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20 years of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue

There are many tuners who are masters of the exterior, but there are few who turn the interior into works of art. One of them is Carlex Design whose latest work is the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is one of the hybrid SUV models that is powered by a 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with 603 hp (444 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed TCT automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds.

The car is equipped with carbon components such as a new splitter, side grilles, a large roof spoiler, better intakes and an addition on the rear bumper. There are also larger 22-inch lightweight wheels with spinners and Carlex self-leveling logo.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in blue leather with black stripes and blue/black stitching. Blue leather also covers the center console, door panels, dashboard and ceiling, as well as the steering wheel. Carlex logos are on the headrests, armrest and dashboard. Owners of the GLE Coupe special model will also receive a Carlex certificate.

If you are one of those who will equip their car with this package, it will cost you 145,000 euros.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Racing Blue

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2023 Mercedes E-Class T

Although the demand for SUVs is expanding, there are still those who believe that the time of station wagons has not passed. One of them is Mercedes, which presented the new generation E-Class T (S214).

The car now offers more space, a cabin for five passengers and a trunk with a volume of up to 1,830 liters, or from 460 to 1,785 liters with the hybrid version. This was primarily achieved by removing the three-row seating option.

When it comes to the powertrain, buyers in Europe will be able to choose between the E200 and E220d versions, while the E300e plug-in hybrid version will arrive later. The base 2.0L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine assisted by a hybrid system delivers a total of 204 hp (150 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 231 km/h (144 mph).

The E220d version is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 197 hp (145 kW) and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). Mercedes announced that customers will soon be able to choose a 6-cylinder option.

The E300e is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine (204 hp /150 kw) combined with an electric motor (129 hp /95 kW) with a total power of 333 hp (245 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a 25.4 kWh battery that enables a range of up to 100 kilometers (WLTP).

It is certain that Mercedes will not give up the internal combustion engine so easily, at least as long as the demand is there.

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2023 Mercedes E-Class T

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