Mercedes-Benz has decided to spice up the Detroit Auto Show with their latest and probably last version of the SLR. It’s named after Sir Stirling Moss for his legendary win at the 1955 Mille Miglia.
As an indefinite article, the Stirling Moss is strictly a two seat roadster with no soft top and no windscreen. The appeal of such a design will no doubt limit the supercar’s appeal, but Mercedes are still confident enough to announce a production of 75. Enough for a one-make race series if we can be so speculative.
The extreme specification of this SLR comes straight from the 300SLR Stirling raced at the 1955 Mille Miglia. Both cars have a functional air brake that can take the strain off of tires and rotors.
Unlike the new car, the original ‘722’ is currently valued as one of the most expensive in the world. It is on permanent display in the Mercedes museum alongside some other seminal Daimler designs.
