2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Sterling Moss: The Best of the Best… of the Best
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The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Sterling Moss Edition is nothing more than a dream for most. It is a tribute to the renowned British race car driver, Stirling Moss, who victoriously won the 1955 Mille Miglia race in Italy, using only his talent, an original Mercedes 300 SLR, and a wee bit of luck. The SLR Sterling started production in June of 2009 and is scheduled to run through December of 2009, producing a total of 75 of these masterpieces.
The Stirling will be blessed with supercharged 5.4-liter V-8, featuring 650 bhp. Its acceleration from 0-60 is expected to be somewhere within the range of 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph. The entire body shell will be handmade from carbon fiber sheets, with the remaining components and interior pieces topped off with either a high-quality aluminum, or supple leather. They really spared no expense!
The cost for admission of the Stirling Moss will be $1.05 Million (U.S. Dollars), but there’s a little more to it than that. Only those who have purchased a previous SLR worth $495,000 or greater will even be offered a chance at owning one of these babies. This is strictly a customer loyalty edition, which is sure to weed out most of the ultra elite, and go straight to the ultra-mega-alpha elite.
Take a gander at its specifications:
| Engine | |
| Type: | Supercharged V8 |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Displacement: | 5.4 liters |
| Power Output: | 650 bhp |
| Exterior | |
| Body Type | 2 Seat Open Speedster |
| Materials | Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, Leather Interior |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph) | Less than 3.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 217 mph |
| Bhp per Liter | 118.2 bhp per liter |
While the basic styling is decidedly impractical, it will be a lot more functional that it may at first appear. The aero-shaped windscreen and rear wind deflectors have been tested to strategically redirect airflow and bugs away from the driver and passenger’s face and teeth (you’d be grinning when driving this I’d imagine).
A nifty tonneau cover can be installed on the passenger side for a true one-seat, race car, experience. There is also a matching tonneau cover for the drivers side that can be locked into place, helping to keep nosy fingers and rain off its six-figure, supple leather upholstery. Upswing doors, functional air scoops and rollover bars will complete the total million dollar package.
This is one of those times when I wished I would have listened to my Mom and became a doctor, oil tycoon, or Tzar or something. Oh well, it’s free to look at the pictures!
