An elite sports car from Mercedes-Benz, the $300K+ SLR McLaren represents the modern day interpretation of the 300SL gullwing of the 50s. The SLR has a number of notable features including an all-aluminum chassis, a carbon-fibre body and a 600hp supercharged V8. The first models reach customers hands in 2004.

What Changed:

All-new performance halo vehicle for Mercedes. A carbon fiber body covers a frame structure made of aluminum and carbon fiber. An all-aluminum double wishbone suspension is used at all four wheels. Power is provided by a 600hp V8.