Representing a tribute to the long-lasting Mercedes 300 SLR, the trendy Sport Leicht Rennsport (Sport Light Racing) could be a rare sight. Only 2,157 cars were ever assembled between 2003 and 2010 by McLaren at its Technology Center in Woking despite an initial conceive to build 3,000 examples. The high-performance car with its long hood and gullwing doors was a stunner in original form, be it the basic model or one among the special editions it received over the years.
Speaking of which, there have been quite a few limited-run variants, as well as the McLaren Edition and also the 722, not to mention the spectacular Stirling moss speedster and also the 722 GT race car. As for this sinister-looking automobile, it began in life as a daily car first registered in 2005 before Mansory got its hands on it. The end result is worthy of a Batmobile, with a soundtrack to match.
Bathed in carbon fiber, the SLR finished in Crystal Galaxite black metallic sits on 20-inch front and 21-inch custom wheels with carbon fiber inserts. Mansory put in LEDs within the side air intakes that light up whenever you open the gullwing doors, however, they’re too far to be considered puddle lights. In other words, they’re only for show.
There are a lot of carbon fiber accents and light-emitting diodes to be found on the inside where we’re noticing most likely the car’s weak point. We’re talking about the aftermarket infotainment system that has erased the classic “SLR” badge on the lid covering the standard radio. The retro look of the middle console had to suffer as a result of the newer tech implemented, and employing a touchscreen mounted so low is a recipe for distracted driving.
While the supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine delivered 617 HP in standard, Mansory took it to over 700 HP. It’s still rear-wheel drive, so you’ll be able to imagine it’s not the simplest automobile to drive around. The bump in output has doubtless shaved off some time from the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) and 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) sprints, which take 3.8 seconds and 10.6 seconds in the standard SLR, respectively.
The car featured here is now purchasable at a Mercedes dealer in the Netherlands. It’s listed as being in “top condition” with only 34,349 kilometers (21,343 miles) on the dash. Price? An eye-watering €290,000 or about $326,113 at current exchange rates.
