Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss speedster launches

Posted by David Walker on Mon 22 Dec 2008

High-speed thrills for the filthy rich

Not just any sports car, the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is inspired by the Mercedes 300 SLRs driven by racing legend Sterling Moss in the 1950s.

It's a ridiculously expensive limited edition that laughs in the face of the credit crunch, created to mark the end of the McLaren/Mercedes partnership and the end of the SLR range. Indeed, this is only available to previous purchasers of SLRs, limiting the potential market still further.

For a substantial cash outlay, the Sterling Moss offers a V8 engine capable of 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 217mph, a lightweight carbon fibre frame, two air scoops for stability, enhanced aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic disc brakes and an interior that 's likely to put most of our living rooms to shame.

It's apparently designed for the road rather than the track, but will probably be wasted on the school run and the weekly supermarket shop. And if you're paying £672,000 for a high-end sports car, we're sure you can stretch to a few track days too. In fact, you're probably the kind of person who can by a racing track.

Link: Mercedes (via Auto Car)

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