This two-seater combines the state-of-the-art technology of the SLR coupe with the unique driving enjoyment of a Mercedes roadster. The long hood, the powerful sweep of the fenders and the striking gull-wing doors echo the hallmarks of the high-performance sports cars of the fifties, which have long since achieved legendary status. In the Vision SLR roadster, such time-honored attributes harmonize with the modern design elements of the Mercedes-Benz marque and the Silver Arrow currently used on the Formula 1 circuit.
The body hides systems and components which Mercedes-Benz, pacemaker in technology, is now presenting for the very first time: ceramic brake disks, carbon-fiber chassis components and seats, an adaptive headlight system with cornering beam, and the electronically controlled Sensortronic Brake System.
Powerful acceleration is delivered by a 410 kW/557 hp V8 engine which, true to the style of the legendary Mercedes sports cars, is charged by a compressor. This guarantees superlative driving performance - 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 11.3 seconds, and a top speed of 320 km/h.
Text and photos courtesy of DaimlerChrysler AG
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