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elgatonegro · 9 September 2008, 07:01 PM

All we know that this accident happened in Qatar on the 15th when a 22-year old driver lost control of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR. We don’t know did the driver survive. We hope for the best, but looking at the pictures it is hard to believe anyone would survive a crash like that.

Money should not be the issue as Qatar is a very rich oil country and it comes to us no surprise that 22-year old ones drive supercars that most of us can only dream of. No information on what was the speed, what the car hit and did it explode(looking at the pictures it seems that it has exploded).

rpryan55 · 9 September 2008, 10:27 PM

Wow. Wow. That must have been some kind of horrible accident to end up in pieces over that large an area - I'm sure there was an explosion. I don't mean to be crass or cold, and I'm sorry about the young guy that was driving that, but that's sure a waste of a McLaren.......pity.

toph · 9 September 2008, 10:43 PM

WOW- that is one major accident!!

xtra3cats · 10 September 2008, 03:43 AM

I wonder what model Rolex the driver was waering and did it survive the crash/explosion?

Ashley · 10 September 2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

... but that's sure a waste of a McLaren.......pity.

That's what I was thinking, my dream car!

JJ Irani · 10 September 2008, 03:56 AM

Wrong car in the wrong hands!! More money than brains!!

frostie · 10 September 2008, 04:02 AM

Well guys the SLR production is going to be over soon enough

Ashley · 11 September 2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Well guys the SLR production is going to be over soon enough

Not before I get mine!!!

frostie · 11 September 2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

Not before I get mine!!!

No SLR's will exist after 2008

Mercedes does not cooperate with mclaren anymore and there is really no point at manufacturing the SLR as there is a much more powerful benz at this moment and at half the price of the SLR. It is the SL 65 AMG black series which has 670 horsepower and that's 44 horsepowers more than the SLR.

The SLR will be replace by an new model the SLC which is a 580 hp car and it is going to be realised somewhere in 2009-2010 the engine is ready the bodywork and all the rest is into research at this moment

Here are some engine specs about the SLC V8 AMG engine 6,2 liters 580 hp. 0-100km 3,8 secs top speed 315 km/h the weight of the car 1650 kilos

150,000 euros is the starting price and they will produce 3000-5000 cars a year

Some think that it will look like this judging by the spy photos but this is not how the car will look in really it is just an assumption

Ashley · 11 September 2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

No SLR's will exist after 2008

Mercedes does not cooperate with mclaren anymore and there is really no point at manufacturing the SLR as there is a much more powerful benz at this moment and at half the price of the SLR. It is the SL 65 AMG black series which has 670 horsepower and that's 44 horsepowers more than the SLR.

The SLR will be replace by an new model the SLC which is a 580 hp car and it is going to be realised somewhere in 2009-2010 the engine is ready the bodywork and all the rest is into research at this moment

Here are some engine specs about the SLC V8 AMG engine 6,2 liters 580 hp. 0-100km 3,8 secs top speed 315 km/h the weight of the car 1650 kilos

150,000 euros is the starting price and they will produce 3000-5000 cars a year

Some think that it will look like this judging by the spy photos but this is not how the car will look in really it is just an assumption

gaopa · 14 September 2008, 08:35 PM

Here is a roadster version that I saw at a Mercedes dealer in Atlanta (GA) on Thursday. They are beautiful cars! Cheers, Bill P.

Widows Son · 14 September 2008, 11:15 PM

That'll buff right out.

Alcan · 15 September 2008, 12:16 AM

Here's another bent Benz.

elgatonegro · 16 September 2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Wrong car in the wrong hands!! More money than brains!!

You're right JJ...it shouldn't happened if he is a defensive driver.

Btw, here's the continuation. . .

swatty · 16 September 2008, 03:37 PM

Unbelievable crash

Ashley · 16 September 2008, 03:54 PM

So... since this is the last year that they will be in production, I have decided that I must freeze time for a few years until I can save up enough to buy one, then let the world commence as normal.

Now, does anyone have a time-freezer?

mgm · 17 September 2008, 02:49 AM

What is even more impressive than the destruction is the fact that the cabin appears not to have collapsed.

DSJ · 17 September 2008, 03:32 AM

Don't worry Ashley, they'll be available used. Besides, you need a Rolex first, as I'm sure you post more here than on a M-B forum!

frostie · 17 September 2008, 03:50 AM

It is going to be missed especially the SLR 722 Mclaren

The engine has to be big cause the massive supercharger needs 120 horsepower just to run it

Ashley · 17 September 2008, 02:09 PM

Oh my God, this is such a cargasm thread... rawr

Ashley · 17 September 2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Don't worry Ashley, they'll be available used. Besides, you need a Rolex first, as I'm sure you post more here than on a M-B forum!

True about the amount of posting on the respective forums, but a McLaren... I don't know...

swatty · 17 September 2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mgm

What is even more impressive than the destruction is the fact that the cabin appears not to have collapsed.

It is contructed from the same type of carbon fibre as a formula one car

CEG · 6 January 2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by swatty

It is contructed from the same type of carbon fibre as a formula one car

Parts of it are. I am fortunate to have been in the Mclaren SLR/F1 centre where both cars are built, and watched the carbon being put together up close - amazing

I also drove an SLR round the track - unbelievable car, but IMO not worth 3 X the £££ of an SL63 AMG...

redshirt1957 · 7 January 2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Wrong car in the wrong hands!! More money than brains!!

It's very common for us redneck types to have more money than brains.

Fisico · 10 January 2009, 05:01 AM

Great Car !!!! but not my Target, I prefer other options

elgatonegro · 20 January 2009, 09:29 PM

Here's one of the unique MB McLaren SLR model.

frostie · 20 January 2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by elgatonegro

Here's one of the unique MB McLaren SLR.

Ever seen an SLR replica ?

It's the poor mans SLR mclaren

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGzPknmReuE

arhant · 21 January 2009, 05:42 AM

Have you seen this? Unfortunately, won't be sold in North America. No WINDSHIELD. It's a Stirling Moss commemorative. 75 produced.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss can accelerate to 62 mph in 3.5 sec. It's capable of 217 mph. So what, you say. Those numbers have become standard supercar fare. The Ferrari Enzo can touch 225 mph. The Corvette ZR1 barrels to 60 mph in 3.3 sec. Ah, but here's the twist -- this SLR does its thing without roof, windows, and windshield.

GeoGio Greece · 21 January 2009, 05:55 AM

Have you ever been around ?

In those countries, money flows plenty ( but NOT for all ) and youngsters have nothing else to do but "play" with cars.

No drink, no girls, no interesting TV, no free internet, no...., no..., this is the only way to get some fun !

It is not the only incident, nor the last !

116520 · 21 January 2009, 10:10 PM

It looks more like a plane crash than a car crash....

9 September 2008, 07:01 PM	#1
elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR All we know that this accident happened in Qatar on the 15th when a 22-year old driver lost control of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR. We don’t know did the driver survive. We hope for the best, but looking at the pictures it is hard to believe anyone would survive a crash like that. Money should not be the issue as Qatar is a very rich oil country and it comes to us no surprise that 22-year old ones drive supercars that most of us can only dream of. No information on what was the speed, what the car hit and did it explode(looking at the pictures it seems that it has exploded). Attached Images

9 September 2008, 10:27 PM	#2
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Wow. Wow. That must have been some kind of horrible accident to end up in pieces over that large an area - I'm sure there was an explosion. I don't mean to be crass or cold, and I'm sorry about the young guy that was driving that, but that's sure a waste of a McLaren.......pity. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

9 September 2008, 10:43 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	WOW- that is one major accident!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

10 September 2008, 03:56 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Wrong car in the wrong hands!! More money than brains!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 September 2008, 04:02 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Well guys the SLR production is going to be over soon enough __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

10 September 2008, 03:43 AM	#4
xtra3cats Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 931	I wonder what model Rolex the driver was waering and did it survive the crash/explosion?

14 September 2008, 08:35 PM	#11
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Here is a roadster version that I saw at a Mercedes dealer in Atlanta (GA) on Thursday. They are beautiful cars! Cheers, Bill P. Attached Images

14 September 2008, 11:15 PM	#12
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	That'll buff right out.

15 September 2008, 12:16 AM	#13
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Here's another bent Benz. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

16 September 2008, 03:37 PM	#15
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Unbelievable crash

16 September 2008, 03:54 PM	#16
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	So... since this is the last year that they will be in production, I have decided that I must freeze time for a few years until I can save up enough to buy one, then let the world commence as normal. Now, does anyone have a time-freezer?

17 September 2008, 02:49 AM	#17
mgm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Greg Merrick Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 648	What is even more impressive than the destruction is the fact that the cabin appears not to have collapsed. __________________ Gregory

17 September 2008, 03:32 AM	#18
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Don't worry Ashley, they'll be available used. Besides, you need a Rolex first, as I'm sure you post more here than on a M-B forum! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

17 September 2008, 03:50 AM	#19
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	It is going to be missed especially the SLR 722 Mclaren The engine has to be big cause the massive supercharger needs 120 horsepower just to run it __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

17 September 2008, 02:09 PM	#20
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Oh my God, this is such a cargasm thread... rawr

10 January 2009, 05:01 AM	#25
Fisico "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: México Watch: 16610 LV Posts: 13	Great Car !!!! but not my Target, I prefer other options

20 January 2009, 09:29 PM	#26
elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	cont. . . Here's one of the unique MB McLaren SLR model.

21 January 2009, 05:42 AM	#28
arhant "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rocky Mts. USA Posts: 89	Have you seen this? Unfortunately, won't be sold in North America. No WINDSHIELD. It's a Stirling Moss commemorative. 75 produced. The Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss can accelerate to 62 mph in 3.5 sec. It's capable of 217 mph. So what, you say. Those numbers have become standard supercar fare. The Ferrari Enzo can touch 225 mph. The Corvette ZR1 barrels to 60 mph in 3.3 sec. Ah, but here's the twist -- this SLR does its thing without roof, windows, and windshield. Attached Images

21 January 2009, 05:55 AM	#29
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Have you ever been around ? In those countries, money flows plenty ( but NOT for all ) and youngsters have nothing else to do but "play" with cars. No drink, no girls, no interesting TV, no free internet, no...., no..., this is the only way to get some fun ! It is not the only incident, nor the last ! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

21 January 2009, 10:10 PM	#30
116520 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Dennis Location: Singapore Watch: 116520 Posts: 181	It looks more like a plane crash than a car crash....

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