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| McLaren P11 | | 2008-08-28 11:36:45 | | Se ha pensado que el diseño del McLaren P11 había sido filmado para su despegue y se estaba esperando en forma de prototipo. Pero después de un informe de Autocar podemos decir que el modelo original de los diseños han sido desguazados y a sido de vuelta al tablero de dibujo, un movimiento que pospondrá [...]... | | By: Maquinas Fantásticas | | |
| | Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 Edition Roadster First Spy Photos | | 2008-08-08 23:48:00 | | As SLR production comes to an end in 2009, it appears Mercedes McLaren are scrambling to compensate poor sales with yet another SLR variant in the form of a 722 Edition Roadster. Joining the already long list of variants which include the 650hp / 478kW SLR 722 Edition, SLR 722 GT, SLR Roadster and the final SLR Speedster currently in development, the 722 Roadster seems like a desperate attempt.In these spy photos, which appear to be taken outside of an AMG facility, judging by all of the Mercedes-AMG models littering the street, we can see an SLR Roadster carrying all of the visual cues distinctive of the SLR 722 Edition. They include palladium grey 19-inch forged-aluminium wheels, clear coat painted carbon fiber front lip spoiler, red brake calipers and the large brake discs. Also the black-painted air outlets on the bonnet, not to mention the palladium grey-trimmed taillight clusters. [Source: AUTOMEDIA via WorldCarFans]... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | 2008 Hungarian F1 GP - Qualifying - Front row for McLaren | | 2008-08-02 09:02:58 | | McLarens confirmed their strong form from free practice sessions and booked the front row all for themselves. Lewis Hamilton will start the Hungarian GP from pole position for the second time in a row, Heikki Kovalainen will line up next to him.
Felipe Massa blamed traffic on his outlap for the slower pace. But after rather [...]... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
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| Rendered Speculation: SLR McLaren Speedster | | 2008-08-01 10:25:00 | | With a host of new exotics coming out from both Mercedes-Benz and its F1 and erstwhile supercar partner McLaren, the ageing Mercedes SLR McLaren is about to be shown the back door. But not before one last hoorah. And if this illustration is any indication, it will be one rip-roaring, ear-piercing hoorah indeed.Based on the spy shots that have already surfaced of the SLR McLaren "Speedster" (we don't know if that's what it'll be called officially, but that's the name we've been tossing around), talented illustrator Jon Sibal has crafted the rendering you see above. According to Sibal, the headlights will be the only element of the exterior carried over from previous incarnations of the SLR to the new, more hardcore roofless swan-song. The hood, which previously melded into the A-pillars, is more flat; the nose draws even more direct inspiration from McLaren-Mercedes formula racing cars; the exhaust pipes have been moved into the side vents... oh yeah, and there's no roof. None whatsoeve... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Speedster Rendering | | 2008-07-31 10:28:00 | | As you may remember, last month we brought you a rendering of the not-yet-released Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series, sent to us by the talented artist Jonathan Sibal.As it turns out, when the SL65 AMG Black Series was unveiled a couple weeks later, the rendering was remarkably close to the finished product - a clear testament to Jon's artistic prowess.But the story doesn't end there, ladies and gentlemen.Today Jon's back, this time unveiling a rendering of the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Speedster, and it is indeed a stunning creature. If the photo is any indication, the final SLR produced will without question go down in the history books as the most covetable of any modern-day SLR variant produced.We'll hopefully find out in the very near future how close Jon's vision is to final product, but in the meantime, you can head over to JonSibal.com to read more about how he arrived at the finished product pictured before you.I've also included a few additional Mercedes SLR McLaren ... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Heikki Kovalainen confirmed by McLaren for 2009 | | 2008-07-31 05:15:07 | | My 2009 driver line up prediction is doing well. I expect not much to change and McLaren are the first to agree with me . Martin Whitmarsh to Autosport:
“We welcomed Heikki on board at the start of the year. He is under contract to Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, and will continue to race for us [...]... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
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| Mercedes SLR Mclaren 740hp by Renntech | | 2008-07-20 15:05:00 | | When we first heard of the Mercedes SLR Mclaren 722, we all licked our lips at the prospect of a 722 horsepower engine, but when the final figure of 650hp was released it left a sour taste in our mouth. Renntech soon put that sweet taste back with their own tuning package which boosted the supercar's power up to where it should be at 722 horses, and now by popular demand the tuning house has pumped yet more ponies out of the 5.4-liter supercharged engine bringing total power up to 740hp For the upgraded tuning package Renntech have re-worked the ECU software and added a less restrictive motorsports-style exhaust system to get the extra ponies to the new Renntech Signature 10-spoke, 3 piece performance wheels.For an extra bit of added spice the tuner has also provided a nice little video in which you can hear the engine. ... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Mercedes Wants to Buy McLaren Formula1 Team | | 2008-07-20 13:36:00 | | McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh has confirmed that the Woking-based outfit's engine-supplier Mercedes-Benz is keen to take over control of the team completely.There have been suggestions for years that the Stuttgart manufacturer ?which joined forces with McLaren back in 1995, since when the combo have claimed 55 grand prix victories, three world championship crowns and a staggering 1,226 points together ?is eager to increase its share from the current 40 per cent that it holds.Mercedes is the only car maker on the current F1 grid that does not own its team outright ?in contrast to rivals BMW, Renault, Toyota, Honda and Ferrari.It's an interesting issue,?Whitmarsh affirmed, speaking to the International Herald Tribune newspaper, and a dilemma that faces the shareholders of this business, and to some extent the management.It would be deeply disturbed, though, if Mercedes had no real interest in acquiring us. I think it's a tangible demonstration of their commitment to this.They have a lot o... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Dissolution of Mercedes-McLaren partnership confirmed | | 2008-07-06 12:55:00 | | It's hard not to follow a story like the veritable fleet of new supercars set to follow the controversial Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The supercar came out of the partnership between Benz and McLaren in Formula One, but while the racing cars have been highly competitive, the SLR has been less so. As a result, Mercedes and McLaren are going their own separate ways for the next generation of high-performance exotica.Mercedes, with in-house rodders AMG and its racing spin-off, HWA, is preparing two new models to succeed the SLR: the SL65 AMG Black Series (which has been spied many times over) and the SLC (which we've seen disguised in Dodge Viper bodywork). McLaren, meanwhile, is anticipated to produce the new P11 mid-engined supercar on its own, without Mercedes input. The dissolution of the car-producing enterprise between the two powerhouses is not expected to affect their joint grand prix racing program.The last iteration of the SLR – following the original coupe, the Roadster and th... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Are McLaren hard done ? Seems to be so, here is another proof | | 2008-06-24 22:28:33 | | The events of last weekend in France brought out suggestions someone is out there to get McLaren. On one hand string of penalties to Hamilton and Kovalainen on the other hand not even an investigation into Trulli’s defending 3rd position from Heikki, no action taken against unsafe Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen.
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| | | Mercedes SLR McLaren | | 2008-06-01 14:16:16 | | The new Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster, debuting in the fall of 2007, with a a carbon-fibre construction like today's Formula 1 cars, has a supercharged V8 engine under the hood of this high-performance sports car which propels it to a top speed of 332 km/h. Mercedes and its Formula 1 partner, McLaren, have many years of experience with carbon-fiber that is conventionally used in the aviation and space industries. In an impact, carbon fibres have a level of energy absorption that is four to five times higher than that of steel or aluminium, while the weight advantage of this high-tech material over steel is around 50 per cent. comes with a fully retractable soft top to combine pure open-air driving bliss with the ultimate in performance. A true super sports car! ... | | By: cars & bikes | | |
| | BMW Sauber expected to emerge as challenger to McLaren and Ferrari | | 2008-05-27 22:02:27 | | BMW Sauber expected to emerge as challenger to McLaren and Ferrari
BMW Sauber thinks it can rival McLaren and Ferrari in the race for the Formula One championship. It can make others believe it as well by winning the Monte Carlo F1 race.
As expected, McLaren and Ferrari have captured the season's first two races, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton winning at Melbourne and Ferrari driver Kimi... | | By: BMW All Series | | |
| | McLaren, año 1 post Alonso | | 2008-05-17 05:57:00 | | A falta de 1 semana para que Nautilus y yo vayamos al japones a celebrar el estreno de Indiana Jones, en esta mañana nublada me ha dado por comentar lo curioso del caso Mc Laren en la Fórmula 1.Todo empezó la temporada pasada. Fernando Alonso, pese a ganar 2 mundiales con Renault y "retirar" a Schumacher, haciendo historia siendo el primer español en ganar un Mundial de F1 y además el más joven en conseguirlo, se dejaba seducir por la oferta de Mc Laren Mercedes.Le daban sobretodo un coche mejor y ganador, cosa que Briatore y Renault no le aseguraban. Un nuevo "padre" le acogía, Ron Dennis, enemigo público de Briatore. Alonso era feliz, estaba seguro que tras la retirada de Michael, nada le podía privar del tercer Mundial consecutivo. Tan solo Raikkonen tras su fichaje por Ferrari podía causarle problemas.Lo que Alonso no sabía esque Ron tenía un pupilo aventajado en las categorías inferiores el cual iba a ser el segundo piloto tras desbancar a De la Rosa. Lewis Hamilton.... | | By: Nautilus Loft | | |
| | McLaren Readying Ferrari F430 Adversary | | 2008-05-15 13:25:13 | | “McLaren Readying Ferrari F430 Adversary” or so says the good folks at CarScoop. This has been in the wings, and on again/off again (depending on the relationship between McLaren & Mercedes) for awhile.
My first thought was, “Yeah, McLaren wants it to build a Ferrari F430 adversary, but they got a long way to go to [...]
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| | New McLaren supercar expected for 2010 | | 2008-05-11 09:20:00 | | With the mostly unloved Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren set to get the official axe in 2009, the path is clear for the next McLaren-branded supercar to be unveiled. Expected to be built at its facility in Woking, England, McLaren has plans for the as-yet-unnamed vehicle to compete with Ferrari's incredible F430. Rumored to be powered by a 550-horsepower V8 engine featuring a basic design snagged from Mercedes and built by Mahle (that of the former Cosworth tuning fame), the power-to-weight ratio should handily outdo that of the Prancing Horse. Shortly after the new coupe codenamed P11 is unveiled, a convertible version is also expected.True hardcore McLaren enthusiasts should mark 2012 as the year that McLaren returns to form with a proper replacement for its awe-inspiring F1 of a few years back. Powered by a lightweight version of the P11 architecture, this car codenamed the P12 is expected to be powered by a V10 engine with over 600 horsepower. The waiting list will likely start right... a... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Hot News: New McLaren Due in 2011 | | 2008-05-08 08:59:00 | | The countdown to the launch of McLaren’s long-awaited second supercar has begun. Early prototypes of the final design began shakedown tests in mid-April. Codenamed P11, the first of a number of versions of the new McLaren is expected to roll into showrooms in March 2010, although it’s expected to be unveiled in autumn 2009. The P11 will be followed by both open-top and hardcore versions of the base model. Insiders say the mid-engined car will be pitched as a rival for the £130k Ferrar... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Mclaren cars pics and wallpapers | | 2008-04-11 07:11:00 | | McLaren was founded in 1963 by New Zealander Bruce McLaren, is a Formula One team based in Woking, Surrey, UK. McLaren is one of the most successful teams in Formula One, having won over 150 races, 11 Drivers' Championships and 8 Constructors' Championships.Mclaren cars are known for their speed and design. Mclaren cars engine are provided by Mercedes-Benz. The following are the some of the pictures of its cars.Mclaren fast carMclaren sports car pictureMclaren new car wallpaperMclaren car picMclaren latest car pictureMclaren cars picMclaren fast car wallpaperMclaren sports car wallpaperMclaren car picMclaren sports car pic... | | By: fast cars and sports cars | | |
| | Mansory Golden Mercedes-McLaren SLR Renovatio | | 2008-04-09 02:59:58 | | Another tuned sports car from German tuner, Mansory, is the Mercedes-McLaren SLR Renovatio. The car comes with customized aerodynamic kit and the power has been increase with the help of a new supercharger.
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| | | | Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLR by MANSORY | | 2008-03-07 06:35:00 | | This is what MANSORY thinks a Merecedes-Benz McLaren SLR should like. The modification includes replacing existing components for modified developments by MANSORY. Two examples include new high performance compressors and tailor-made intercoolers. There is also a sports air filter and modified engine management system. The result is that the Renovatio is two tenths faster from zero to 100 km/h than the normal production version. The top speed increases to 340 kph. The Renovatio generates 880 Nm torque and to save weight, the MANSORY body components are made out of carbon. This is inline with the production car, which has a body already made out of this extremely light materials. The awesome wheels seen on the Renovatio are one-piece turbine-wheels with five double-spokes, 9 x 20 at the front and 11.5 x 20 at the rear. MANSORY claim that the reduction in weight, thanks to the especially light forged wheels, improves the Renovatio’s braking distance, acceleration and handling. The car ... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | SLR McLaren Roadster by BRABUS at Geneva | | 2008-03-03 10:29:00 | | BRABUS is offering a two-time deal for buyers of its two special cars, the SLR McLaren roadster conversion and smart. Interested parties can buy these two as a performance couple, one of the city, and one for touring. Cost is an eye-watering €699,000 for both, and can be enjoyed by owners of SLR and/or Maybach. And both cars come in a special snow-white exterior paint colour.SLR has upped its game by 24 bhp/ 18kW to 650 bhp/ 478kW, from the old 5.4-litre V8 supercharged horse of the early 2000s. It has been assisted by a fuel-cooling system and special camshafts. Acceleration is assisted by a limited-slip differential so that 0 – 100km/h goes quickly by in 3.6 seconds. For the benefit of those who can, its ultimate speed is 337km/h.Aerodynamically there are clear changes as well, where the front bumper hosts a spoiler that helps to minimize lift and keep the 20-inc wheels on the ground at all times.Press ReleaseAn idea from yacht design finds its way into the automotive world: The ... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | 2008 F1 Season - Team Mates - McLaren | | 2008-03-03 04:46:07 | | If I am to finish this series of posts before I take off for Australia, I need to hurry up. So let’s continue with the McLaren Mercedes team.
Lewis Hamilton - United Kingdom (England I believe)
Born: 7 January 1985
In F1 since 2007, McLaren
Best Result: 2nd 2007
Career wins: 4
Pole positions: 6
This time a year ago few people outside [...]... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | RENNtech Mercedes SLR McLaren 722GT | | 2008-02-20 10:28:00 | | What do you do with 680 wild horses under your right foot? Take them to America of course! At least that is what tuner RENNtech, SLR.Club Trophy USA and RML (Ray Mallock Ltd) of the UK plan to do when they host a two-day track day series featuring the maddest SLR cars ever made, the 722GT in 2009. Exact dates will be announced this coming Northern Hemisphere summer.The 722GT is technically superior to the standard car, which already boasts some impressive figures on its own. Fitted with the same 5.4-litre V8 run by a supercharger, the 722GT boosts power from the “ordinary†626 bhp/ 467kW to 680 bhp/ 507kW and 830Nm of torque, with a weight shaving of some 660 lb/ 299kg. It is whispered in racing circles that the car will scuttle away from a still position to 62.1 mph/ 100km/h in less than 3.3 seconds and max out at just over 199 mph/ 320km/h.Owners of this special vehicle, developed by RML at the approval of Mercedes-Benz, will stay at 5-star accomodations, meet very special guests... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | McLaren moving up the pitlane ? | | 2008-02-14 03:53:22 | | I haven’t seen any official news yet. There are however 2 blogs at least reporting the story that Bernie brokered a deal to move McLaren away from the wrong end of the pitlane towards the front.
You can see more at F1-To Go and F1Fanatic.
Interesting. I like the picture F1-To Go has with the article
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| | | Mercedes-Benz Launches SLR McLaren Roadster | | 2008-01-15 11:57:10 | | 206-MPH Super Sports GT Goes Topless DETROIT, MI – A roadster version of the formidable SLR McLaren super sports coupe is in the spotlight at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Powered by a supercharged 5.5-liter, 617-hp AMG V8 engine, the SLR McLaren Roadster boasts 0-60 mph acceleration of only 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 206 mph. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Showcasing Formula 1 technology for the street, the SLR McLaren Roadster’s carbon fiber monocoque provides high torsional rigidity for outstanding handling as well as unparalleled protection in collisions. U.S. deliveries of the new roadster model began in Fall 2007. A Convertible Top Designed for High-Speed Driving Thanks to its fully retractable top, the SLR Roadster offers open-air driving pleasure that’s practical for everyday use. Available in three different color combinations, the retractable top of the new SLR Roadster blends into its aerodynamic silhouette, and newly developed roof material makes the cabin relatively quiet with the top up. Even with the top down, conversation is still possible at well over 120 mph, thanks to its superior aeroacoustics. The semi-automatic roof opens by simply unlatching it from the windshield frame and raising the top slightly, after which an electric motor folds it away in less than ten seconds. In the wind tunnel, the SLR Roadster has been optimized for remarkable levels of aerodynamic efficiency, handling, and aeroacoustics at high speeds. The new SLR Roadster even inherits two aerodynamic features from the SLR coupe – an active airbrake integrated in the trunk lid and a diffuser in the rear bumper that provides increased downforce to the rear of the car. A Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Collaboration The SLR McLaren Roadster showcases the collective experience of Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner McLaren in the development and production of high-performance sports cars. This unique combination of expertise is evident not only... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | McLaren MP4-23 2008 Challenger Revealed | | 2008-01-13 07:59:00 | | McLaren showcased their chanllenger of the 2008 Grands Prix on Monday of last week, as the wraps came off the MP4-23 in a special ceremony at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.The MP4-23 will be raced by Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen this season, and both were present to witness the car’s unveiling.The McLaren MP4-23 was only completed on Sunday evening and left the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK at around 18:00 GMT, arriving at its destination at around 10:00 on Monday morning - just in time for Hamilton’s 23rd birthday."The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 is the coolest birthday present you can get, well it is for me anyway!” said Hamilton. “To see the car for the first time at such a great place as the Mercedes-Benz museum makes it an even more memorable day.“I have had the past three weeks off and spent the time training and relaxing with family and friends. I know how much work has been going on in Woking, Brixworth and here in Stuttgart and it is a great looking car.”Following Monday’s event the MP4-23 will be transported to the Jerez circuit in Southern Spain, where on Wednesday Kovalainen and test driver Pedro de la Rosa will begin the car’s on-track development at a private test. Hamilton will get his first taste of the new car on Thursday."Development of the MP4-23 began in earnest 10 months ago and everyone in Woking, Brixworth and Stuttgart have worked very hard during the last few weeks, and particularly over the Christmas period, to make today’s presentation here in Stuttgart happen,” explained McLaren’s Formula One CEO Martin Whitmarsh.“We are confident, based upon the simulation and analysis which has been an integral part of the development process, that the MP4-23 represents a step forward. Of course we will continue to develop the car from now until the first race in Australia and see whether we have done enough to be at the level where we want to compete this coming season.”McLaren missed out on... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | How Steve McLaren lost it all | | 2008-01-11 00:22:44 | | Football Association (Governing body for soccer in England) announced after the Croatia game that the three lions on the badge would be changed to three tampons to cope with their worst period. Yes, readers, this time we bring you the news from the world of soccer as it is the most watched sport in the world along with the fact that it is also quite a fun sport to play. Football (soccer, same shit really) took birth in the place called England and it is almost tragic that England didn't make it to the Euro 2008. Almost tragic, we say... why? because this time, they really didn't look like a team capable of even competing in Euro 2008 and was managed by Ginger pubes aka Steve Mclaren.His term at the helm of the English national team was the smallest as he only could last 16 months... good riddance, we say as a trained chimp could have done better than him as the manager of the England team. In fact, if BetWin had a wager on chimpanzee vs. ginger pubes in a chess match, we would put all of our money on the chimpanzee. The fact that he got $2.5 million for being sacked is beyond retardedness because if he was the Indian Cricket team coach, he would have been greeted with a donkey to ride on along with black paint to cover his face and later, his house would have been torched. The fact that Russians almost gifted England the chance to go to Euro 2008 after their loss to Israel, only for Mclaren to fuck it up and return the favor is so mind boggling that scientists have decided to stop doing their tests on mentally challenged people and started a thesis on how one ginger pubes was capable of ruining it for the whole country and start his own fashion brand of red/blue umbrellas.We wont go into the details of what it means for England to lose it all... but we will go into the details of how England lost it all due to our main man, Stevie M. His choices were bizarre as the old lady singing "Frere Jacques" whilst having sex with a her cousin, Billy.1) The wierdest choice o... | | By: From Jodhpur to LA | | |
| | "Steve McLaren is No. 1 in 2007" - PEC | | 2008-01-11 00:13:16 | | We recently ran an article outlining the dumbest mistakes Steve McLaren aka Ginger Pubes made that cost him his job and England the chance to qualify for the Euro 2008. For all the mistakes he made, the only award he received were boos from the English fans and insulting articles from critics like us. However in a fantastic turn of events Plain English Campaign that run the "Foot in Mouth" competition every year (it identifies and rewards people for their dumbest comments) have chosen Mr. Steve McLaren as the winner this year, even ahead of the President of the United States of America, George W. Bush.When asked for his insight on Wayne Rooney, Steve McLaren replied: He's inexperienced but he's experienced in terms of what he's been through.Coming a close second, George W. Bush had to be content with his position for his statement: All I can tell you is when the governor calls, I answer his phone.We would like to congratulate Steve McLaren on finally lifting a trophy, and in his honor we dedicate this week to him.- The KapSha RevoluTion -(Picture of George W. Bush courtesy of Reuters.com)... | | By: From Jodhpur to LA | | |
| | McLaren Unveils Championship Contender 2008 | | 2008-01-10 08:23:05 | | Mclaren yesterday unveiled their 2008 title contender just a day after Ferrari unveiled their F2008. January is set to be an interesting month as all Formula 1 teams are expected to unveil their title contenders for the 2008 season.
Mclaren’s latest machine called the MP4-23 was launched at the Mercedes Benz stadium in Stuttgart, Mclaren’s CEO Ron Dennis and Chairman of the Daimler Board;... | | By: Car, Car Purchase, Buy Car , Car Insurence all abo | | |
| | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 unveiled at Stuttgart | | 2008-01-07 11:38:20 | | After Ferrari yesterday today was McLaren’s day. Vodafone McLaren Mercedes presented the MP4-23, the team’s 2008 Formula 1 car, at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.
Following today’s unveiling the car will be transported to the Circuito de Jerez in Southern Spain, where on Wednesday 9th January Heikki Kovalainen and Pedro de la Rosa will start the [...]... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Quarterback 2005, McLaren Vale Red Wine | | 2008-01-02 18:22:00 | | Quarterback 2005 McLaren Vale Red Wine Australia Winemaker: Tony De LisioWill drink again.30% Shiraz, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 22%, Grenache 21%I bought this wine for The Guy for Christmas simply because of it's name. However, it is a McLaren Vale and it is a blend, so I did use a little discretion.This wine was very (subtly) alluring. The Guy and I enjoyed it more the second night – though the first night was good. Big fruit aroma – smells like it will pack a punch. It is a “quiet”, mellow yet full, cherry flavor-packed, woodsy wine up front. The finish is very subtle and just goes away gently.This has got to be my favorite wine quote ever from The Guy: He said "When you put the Quarterback in your mouth, you get a burst of taste." (Oh, I'm thinking Matt Cassel or Tom Brady.) He insists he was talking about the wine, but I still think all these months and years of watching those tight ends run around have certainly had quite the effect on him. The recommendation is to drink over the next 6- 10 years.The Wine Advocate gave it a 90-92 rating.When you're dreaming with a broken heart The waking up is the hardest part . . .. . .When you're dreaming with a broken heart The giving up is the hardest part ---John MayerDreaming With a Broken Heart8.5 out of 10 $22 / 750 ml bottle 15% alc. by vol.http://www.epicureanwines.com/The Guy: Yeah so... like ... um... The loss from words is due to an inherent inability to keep up with the quick wit of the gal. All I know is that I'm not the one fawning over these pics (1, 2, 3, 4) from camp. Odd name for a wine, but heck, if it is half as good as the team I follow, then why the heck not give it a shot?... | | By: What To Drink Tonight | | |
| | Corvette ZR1 - Mercedes McLaren SLR 722 GT - Video Car News | | 2007-12-28 12:17:19 | | Corvette ZR1 - Mercedes McLaren SLR 722 GT - New Acura NSX Video Car Newshttp://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/This car video features three of the most exotic cars to be produced in 2008, the Corvette ZR1, the Mercedes McLaren SLR 722 GT and the new Acura NSX. The Corvette ZR1 looks amazing, fast and cool and is priced at around $100,000 a bargain for a car this exotic and fast.Mercedes McLaren cars are never cheap and these exotic sports cars always pack a pricetag and the power to match. The McLaren SLR 722 GT is no exception and sports amazing styling and performance.Acura a has a new NSX in the works and as you can see from the video, it looks exotic and fast, even while sitting still.... | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GT | | 2007-12-24 12:49:50 | | After repeated requests by enthusiastic SLR.Club members, Mercedes-Benz agreed to develop a track version of the SLR McLaren super-sportscar - the SLR McLaren 722 GT.Developed by the British motor racing specialists at RML, the 722 GT has been comprehensively re-engineered for track use with more than 400 new or redesigned components. The 722's unique specification addresses the chassis, suspension, brake, and aerodynamic systems of the already capable SLR.Each of the 21 SLR McLaren 722 GTs offered for public sale produce 680 hp from their 5.5 liter kompressor V8 engines, and weigh in at 1390 kg (some 600 lbs. less than series production models).ENGINE: The 5.5 liter kompressor engine in the 722 GT has been tuned to produce 680 hp and 610 lb-ft of torque, making the 722 GT capable of 0-60 sprints in under 3.3 seconds.SUSPENSION: RML gave the 722 GT new uprights front and rear, strengthening the suspension and delivering improved kinematics with better adjustability, allowing the track... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Renault Case Bears No Relation to McLaren Case | | 2007-12-22 07:49:53 | | Well, that is the opinion of Max Mosley. Perhaps he read some comments on this site and replied them through The Guardian .
So here are few latest gems courtesy of Max Mosley:
On the 2007 F1 Champion Kimi Raikkonen and whether he pleased Kimi has won it:
“Relieved because, if it had been either of [...]... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Kovalainen To McLaren | | 2007-12-14 13:18:42 | | Heikki Kovalainen will race for McLaren in 2008 F1 season. The expected straight swap Alonso to Renault Heikki to McLaren has happened. This means McLaren will enter the 2008 season with 2 young guns. The experienced Pedro de la Rosa will have to accept the 3rd driver role again.
Here is the first official photo of [...]... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | | Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 GT | | 2007-12-05 08:59:00 | | Sitting behind the wheel of the mighty Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 GT is a pleasure only 21 wealthy buyers will get the chancce to enjoy.This special evolution of one of the planet’s most exciting sports cars has been developed to offer all the thrills of the most glamorous race championships without the full commitment of taking part in one. As well as the two-seater, the price buys you entry to the SLR Club, and an invitation to contest the SLR Club Trophy on a series of race tracks – nearly all of which are on the F1 calendar. Is it any surprise so many people want to join? We caught up with the model at the Paul Ricard circuit in France to find out.At the heart of the 722 GT is a series of modifications which turn it from a formidable road car into a race-ready track machine. Much of the engineering has been carried out by UK firm Ray Mallock Limited (RML), which has seen success in endurance racing and the British Touring Car Championship. RML has also built roadgoing spec... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | El Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster de Brabus está posando en el Essen Motorshow | | 2007-12-02 11:17:58 | | Con el Essen Motorshow ya marchando, es indudable que la locura por cada modelo que posa en los estanes es una realidad. Debe haber cientos de fans agolpados sobre los coches de última generación, los clásicos restaurados y, seguramente, habrá cientos y cientos de concurrentes (con fajos de dólares y euros en los bolsillos) saboreando [...]... | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
| | Essen 2007: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster by Brabus | | 2007-12-01 10:19:58 | | Of all the products in Mercedes’ stable that could benefit from a thorough tweaking, the McLaren SLR isn’t one of them. But Brabus has built its name on taking things to the illogical extreme, and its modification of the new SLR Roadster is no different.
Equipped with a new set of cams, exhaust and a system [...]... | | By: Autospider | | |
| | 2007 McLaren Screensaver | | 2007-11-20 09:01:02 | | This season did not work out the best for the mighty McLaren-Mercedes team. But still, their cars were awesome and the drivers Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton did not do too bad either. For the McLaren fans, here is the 2007 McLaren Screensaver.
2007 McLaren Screensaver
You may download it even if you are not a McLaren fan.
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| | GP Bélgica 1998 (Máfia da McLaren) | | 2007-10-15 03:43:00 | | Esta é a razão porque Schumacher não venceu ainda mais um campeonato (1998)!Coulthard seguia em 8º com uma volta de atraso e quando o líder Schumy o ia dobrar fez esta vergonha; entregando o campeonato ao seu colega Hakkinen.A McLaren SEMPRE jogou sujo.... | | By: Bola na Trave | | |
| | Rendered Speculation: McLaren’s supercar future | | 2007-10-14 05:10:58 | | Filed under: Supercars
As McLaren closes in another Formula 1 drivers championship this year, the road car side of the business continues to labor away on a successor to Gordon Murray’s masterwork, the mighty F1. The latest rendering of the new car features design elements from the original done by Peter Stevens, including the front air [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GTR Supercar Rocking Mercedes Fans Communities | | 2007-10-05 19:56:00 | | On the forum of carpassion.com, 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GTR Supercar is hotting people's heart, with only , out of question, this 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GTR Supercar is the much anticipated car ready to rock the road.And amazing thing is that the 2008 Mercedes SLR 722 GTR was casually spotted at a dealership in Germany, and you must be dazzling by the spotted image of the SLR 722 GTR supercar after the jump.The new 2008 SLR 722 GTR appears to be nearly identical to the Mercedes McLaren standard SLR 722, which new 722 GTR based on, but 300kg lighter than the standard 722 , and tipping the scales at just 1300kg.Will the lightness boost the SLR's performance?Of cause. The acceleration is enhanced, knocking 0.6s off the dash to 62mph (100km/h), trimming the time down to 3s flat. Top speed is unchanged at 210 mph (337km/h).The 2008 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GTR Supercar pricey amount of $1,103,140 (775,000 Euros), around 21 models are expected to hit the market very soon.More News of Automotive Industry:+ 2009 Honda Accord Euro (Acura TSX) Spyshot+ 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI to Reveal on 2007 Tokyo Motor Show+ Volkswagen Dieselution Tour Educating U.S Consumers Greener Technology+ Toyota’s Lexus May Add More Powerful Hybrids+ Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, 2007 Tokyo Motor Show Preview+ Maserati Granturismo Sports Coupe Lightening on Australian Motor Show 2007+ Spyker’s C8 Spyder Supercar coming to 2007 Sydney Motor Show+ 2009 Nissan Murano SUV Sucking The World+ 2007 Sydney MotorShow: Lexus LS600hL Hybrid, IS-F Sedan, LX570 Roadster+ Redesigned LandCruiser Wagon’s Worldwide Premiere on Sydney Motor Show+ Honda Motorcycle Exhibition for the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007+ Honda Accord Tourer Concept and i-DTEC at Frankfurt+ 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R Ready To Rock 2007 Tokyo Motor Show+ Volkswagen V-Dub Up! Coming to Tokyo,LA Motor Show 2007 http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Formula 1 - McLaren Will Not Appeal | | 2007-09-22 05:07:00 | | As expected McLaren decided not to appeal the punishment handed to the by the WMSC on September 13.'Having now had time to study the judgement of the World Motor Sport Council with its lawyers and shareholders, McLaren thinks it is in the best interests of the sport, and its goal of winning races and World Championships, not to appeal. It is clear from the full judgement that the World Motor Sport Council concluded that the charge that a McLaren employee had "unauthorised possession of documents and confidential information" was proven. Despite the existence of no evidence that the information was applied, tested or shared with the engineering team (which it was not), this possession constitutes a breach of the Code. To our regret and embarrassment, the content of the previously unknown emails demonstrated possession not being limited to a single person, albeit unsanctioned in any way by the team. For this breach of Article 151c, a very heavy penalty has been imposed on the team. The m... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | And What Has Montoya To Say About All That McLaren Stuff? | | 2007-09-21 11:44:00 | | Juan Pablo Montoya (I miss the guy) again opened his mouth and spoke about F1, and of course about the Stepneygate and McLaren punishmen and about Fernando Alonso and Ron Dennis.Photo: GlediatorMontoya has his own experience with life under Ron Dennis. And he believes that there are similarities between his McLaren case and current problems between Fernando Alonso and Ron Dennis. And surprise surprise, guess whom he blames:"Ron, outside the work environment, is a great guy. But he's two different guys. The guy who I signed with and played golf with, he just didn't exist in the office. He was just a different person, you wouldn't even recognize him. He wants to control everything, and I think Fernando is (angry) about that because he is not used to someone controlling everything and did not like that Ron was like that. I think Ron is used to drivers who don't say anything back. They are very quiet and very nice and do what everyone says, and I came along and he didn't like that. Now I g... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | And Now McLaren And Ferrari Can Join The Forces And Sue FIA... | | 2007-09-20 16:32:00 | | Excellent find from f1fanatic ...It looks like FIA messed up big time when releasing the WMSC transcripts. Before they released them to public, FIA announced this:"Complete transcripts of the July 26th and September 13th hearings have been sent to both McLaren and Ferrari this afternoon. The teams now have the opportunity to redact any confidential technical or financial information prior to publication. The transcripts will be published on the FIA web site at 1200 hrs on Wednesday, September 19th."Well, they did wipe out confidential information. But... There are apparently 2 versions - one (can be found on FIA website) where the sensitive censored info is whitened out. There is also another one, where the same sensitive info is blackened. However simple COPY of the whole document and PASTE in to Word will reveal all that is hiding under the black areas. This blackened document was still, as of 5 minutes ago available for download for example from rtl.nl news site ... Both technical a... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | What Are McLaren Penalty Implications? | | 2007-09-17 07:55:00 | | This much is obvious, McLaren is out 2007 Constructors Championship and $100mil lighter. What else does it mean?a)They will not be classified in constructors championship, so they should get the pit garage at the looser’s end of pitlane next year.b)They still though should be able to keep car numbers 1-2, if the driver’s champ comes from the team, and the champ stays with the team next year. But if the champion comes from Ferrari, or a McLaren champion leaves the team, their car numbers will have 2 digits and will start with ‘2’…c)They got fined $100mil. Even if the money they would have earned this year from their Constructors Championship position is deducted from the actual fine they have to pay, it is still the same math – they will have $100mil less in their pockets. But, another point is what will they earn in 2008? The current condition for being eligible for payments is that team has to finish in top 10 in Constructor’s Championship 2 years running. So unless the ... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | McLaren multada pela FIA | | 2007-09-14 12:03:00 | | Depois de um demorado debate em Paris, a FIA multou a McLaren em 100 milhões de Dollars, e revogou-lhe os pontos obtidos em 2007. As boas notícias é que os condutores Lewis Hamilton e Fernando Alonso não serão punidos, e vão continuar na corrida ao título nesta época.A McLaren pode ainda vir a ser penalizada para 2008, caso não consiga provar que não está a utilizar nenhuma tecnologia roubada à Ferrari!PS: Obrigado a um anónimo que me corrigiu a notícia...... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Fórmula 1: Multa Pesada para McLaren-Mercedes | | 2007-09-13 23:22:00 | | O Conselho Mundial para o Desporto Automóvel reuniu-se esta quinta-feira em Paris e analisou a situação polémica que envolve a Fórmula 1. No resultado deste caso já denominado como "Ferrarigate", a equipa anglo-alemã perde todos os pontos deste campeonato e vê aplicada uma multa muito pesada.O Conselho decidiu assim que a McLaren-Mercedes perde todos os pontos conquistados no Mundial de constructores, não podendo pontuar até ao final deste campeonato. Além disso, a equipa terá de pagar uma multa de 100 milhões de dólares, cerca de 70 milhões de euros.Os directores das equipas envolvidas já reagiram, e como se esperava têm opiniões distintas. Ron Dennis, o "patrão" da McLaren, continua a defender que a sua equipa não utilizou os dados da Ferrari que estavam na posse de Mike Coughlan, o chefe do design da equipa britânica. Já a Ferrari emitiu também um comunicado onde diz que está satisfeita com o veredicto desta reunião, afirmando que a "verdade veio ao de cima"... | | By: DESPORTUGAL | | |
| | Formula 1 - McLaren Looses All 2007 Constructor Championship Points | | 2007-09-13 17:50:00 | | First the McLaren 2007-2008 expulsion reports came out, then they were put on hold, now there is what looks like a final version:After deliberation, the WMSC ruled that McLaren were to be stripped off their 2007 Constructors' Championship points. On top of it comes record US$100m fine. Also their 2008 cars will be subject to examinations before racing next season. Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso will face no points-penalties and will be allowed to fight for this year's Drivers' Championship title.... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Formula 1 - Pavel Turek On The New Evidence Against McLaren | | 2007-09-12 06:39:00 | | OK, now we know, that the actual text of the email exchange between Alonso and De La Rosa was made up by an Italian journalist. But at the same time, we know, that there was some email communinaction between them. FIA got information about that and asked the McLaren drivers to disclose all they know. But how did FIA get the info about the email exchange in a first place?Pavel Turek told Czech TV Nova that he believes, Alonso or people from his team, are behind all this. Later on he went on to explain his opinion for Czech server www.f1sports.cz. Now, if you wonder, who the hell is Pavel Turek, remember, this person was a manager of McLaren at the times when it was West McLaren Mercedes, and retains very close relationship with former McLaren driver, David Coulthard. You may visit here for more details. He is still very much at home in F1 paddock...Here is what he had to say about the email exchange (translated from F1Sports.cz):"My opinion is based on what I could see in the contracts ... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Full letter from Mosley to McLaren drivers | | 2007-09-07 14:14:00 | | Would it be wise for any driver hoping for future in F1 to ignore letter like this?Dear Mr De La RosaAs you will be aware, the FIA has recently investigated whether, how and to what extent McLaren was in possession of confidential Ferrari technical information. The FIA has subsequently been made aware of an allegation that one or more McLaren drivers may be in possession, or that such drivers have recently been in possession, of written evidence relevant to this investigation.In the interests of the sport and the Championship it is important that the FIA as the regulator establishes unequivocally and rapidly whether or not this allegation has any basis in fact.The FIA therefore formally requests that you produce copies of any relevant documents which may be in your possession or power of procurement and which may be relevant to this case. For these purposes "documents" includes all written materials such as emails, letters, electronic communications, text messages, notes, memoranda, dr... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | F1: novos dados sobre as ilegalidades da McLaren | | 2007-09-06 18:40:00 | | O mundial de F1 de 2007, definitivamente está estragado.São por demais evidentes as “marcas” que a SABOTAGEM feita á Ferrari e a ESPIONAGEM à mesma, contribuíram para a valia dos McLaren.Agora foi uma caixa de velocidades ilegal dos McLaren que foi descoberta.A menos que a Ferrari acabe por conquistar os 2 mundiais, este mundial de 2007 vai ficar com “cheiro” de ilegalidade.http://www.autohoje.com/desporto.aspx?ct=f93c8ff1http://www.velocidade.online.pt/corpo.php?pag=noticia&ids=472493http://autosport.clix.pt/gen.pl?p=stories&op=view&fokey=as.stories/33086O que poderá acontecer? Medidas da FIA poderá tomar:1. Deixar tudo como está;2. Retirar os pontos à equipa McLaren nas corridas onde se prove que houve utilização ilegal de tecnologia;3. Retirar os pontos à equipa McLaren e aos seus pilotos nas corridas onde se prove que houve utilização ilegal de tecnologia;4. Retirar os pontos à equipa McLaren de toda a época de 2007;5. Retirar os pontos à equipa McL... | | By: Bola na Trave | | |
| | Futuro McLaren F1 para 2010 | | 2007-09-06 15:54:00 | | A revista Inglesa CAR, tem este mês na capa um exclusivo, com o McLaren P11, um projecto já tomado como abandonado por alguns. Ainda não consegui ver nada mais do que as imagens que estão aqui, e que o carro vai custar perto de 220 mil euros e que não é mais especial do que um F430 Scuderia, carro que já faz o mesmo tempo que um Enzo em Fiorano.... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | McLaren Then And Now ... | | 2007-08-13 07:13:00 | | How do the current McLaren drivers compare with the guy, who won the last title for the team?Hamitlon and Alonso were no match for Mika Hakkinen in sauna, all of us could see that in the "Everything you you do I can do better" video ...Next the abilty to drive in all condidtions. Remember European GP and what trouble few drops of rain caused to Hamilton ... Now look at Mika Hakkinen:These new guys have still a lot to learn :-)... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Dennis struggling to cope with McLaren tension | | 2007-08-08 00:27:00 | | An emotionally-drained Ron Dennis has admitted that his McLaren outfit is being stretched to breaking point by the "tremendous amount of tension" existing between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. Looking tense and tired at the end of an "exhausting weekend", Dennis confirmed that the team would conduct an internal investigation into the qualifying debacle at Hungary that resulted in Alonso being demoted five grid-slots and McLaren denied collecting any points towards the Constructors' Championship. It was apparent, however, that Dennis believed that his two title-chasing drivers, rather than the team itself, were at fault on Saturday. "What happened yesterday was really unacceptable and neither driver was blameless," he confirmed to ITV. "We could have been more aggressive in handling matters, but that isn't my style. "There is a tremendous amount of tension within the team. Both our drivers are phenomenally competitive and looking for every advantage within a system that does not... | | By: F1 news,result,tickets,tours | | |
| | Alonso blames McLaren for Lewis hold-up | | 2007-08-08 00:15:00 | | Fernando Alonso insists it was McLaren's fault that Lewis Hamilton wasn't able to launch a counter-attack for pole position in Saturday's Hungarian qualifying. "The team held me back in this," the Spaniard said in the post-race press conference. We tried to have some space with the Ferrari (Raikkonen) in front of us." He added: "I am always monitoring the pitstop by the radio. They do the calculations, they find the gaps and I just drive the car. I am always ready to go, as soon as they put on the tyres." However, that's not how it looked. Nearing the end of the third and final qualifying segment, Alonso remained stationary in the McLaren pitbox for several seconds while Hamilton queued up behind him - and Alonso did so despite having already been waved out by the team. The hold-up meant that while Alonso was able to get across the line before the chequered flag fell and start a flying lap, Hamilton was not. And as a result, the McLaren rookie lost out on pole position. As for hi... | | By: F1 news,result,tickets,tours | | |
| | McLaren's Headache And Mistakes In Ferrari | | 2007-08-06 07:52:00 | | I can’t recall Ferrari team making such a mistake as they did on Saturday. It happens to all the teams that sometime the fuel hose malfunctions and the driver receives less fuel than planned. But apparently what happened to Massa was simply a mistake by the team. How on Earth can they forget to give the guy the fuel… I do not want to look for any conspiracy here, it simply looks like a genuine **** up by the team. But Jean Todt should probably check whether all the attention they are focusing on the spy scandal is not affecting the team performance… It is much much worse for McLaren. Looking at the championship standings one gets the impression that McLaren must be having the best time in years. They are within a reach of both titles. Last time that happened was in the last century of the previous millennium. Now the reality.They face real danger of penalty for their involvement in the spy saga. So far they had the benefit of the doubt. FIA seemed to be satisfied with the “rogu... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Alonso, McLaren, Dennis - What A Shame... | | 2007-08-05 05:20:00 | | Now I start to believe that there is something into Briatore's claims, that Dennis is not as saintly as he presents himself. I was totally stunned reading his statement claiming that Hamilton is in fault for whatever happened in pits during qualifying in Hungary ... If Hamilton made a mistake (willingly or unwillingly) and did not let Alonso pass, there are sure many other way how to deal with it within the team.What they did was just a blatant arrogance. This I find even worse than last year's Schumacher's Rascasse stunt. Rascasse was Schumacher himself at his worst. Hungary was half a McLaren including Ron Dennis at their worst. The demotion to P6 is a penalty to Alonso. The exclusion from constructor's points from Hungarian GP may be FIA testing the waters before the Stepneygate appeal hearing. This may be the turning point in McLaren's season, they are loosing friends when they need them most ...Read Also: McLaren's Headache And Mistakes In Ferrari... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Formula 1 - McLaren Escapes Without Punishment | | 2007-07-26 16:48:00 | | The FIA World Motor Sports Council decided not to penalize McLaren.The full FIA statement read: "An extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council was held in Paris on 26 July, 2007. The following decision was taken:“The WMSC is satisfied that Vodafone McLaren Mercedes was in possession of confidential Ferrari information and is therefore in breach of article 151c of the International Sporting Code. However, there is insufficient evidence that this information was used in such a way as to interfere improperly with the FIA Formula One World Championship. We therefore impose no penalty.“But if it is found in the future that the Ferrari information has been used to the detriment of the championship, we reserve the right to invite Vodafone McLaren Mercedes back in front of the WMSC where it will face the possibility of exclusion from not only the 2007 championship but also the 2008 championship.“The WMSC will also invite Mr Stepney and Mr Coughlan to show reason why they shou... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | | The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster | | 2007-07-17 19:14:14 | | The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster combines high-tech from motor racing and the power of a top high-performance sports car with the long-distance attributes and sophisticated atmosphere of a classic Gran Tourismo car. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it too is made of carbon fibre, a material that endows the vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupé. In combination with the racing-type chassis this gives rise to outstanding ride characteristics.The maximum speed of the new high-performance sports car, which is powered by an AMG V8 compressor engine delivering 460 kW/626 hp, is 332 km/h and therefore at the same high level as the Coupé. Although the Roadster offers undiluted open-top driving pleasure in the highest performance class thanks to its fully retractable top, the occupants in no way lose out in terms of comfort or the vehicle's suitability for everyday use. Consequently, the new Roadster opens up a new dimension in refinement for open-top super sports cars.Like the coupé version, the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster once again unites the legend of the successful SLR racing models from the 1950s with the innovative technology of modern Formula 1 vehicles from the Vodafone-McLaren-Mercedes team. Typical stylistic elements, such as the arrow-shaped tip of the Formula 1 Silver Arrow, establish a visual link with the racing cars. The SLR legend of the 50s lives on stylistically in the distinctive lateral louvers, side pipes behind the front wheels and the wide-opening gullwing doors.The new Roadster benefits technically from the many years of experience of Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner McLaren. Apart from two aluminium engine frames, its body is made entirely of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials, making the vehicle an exception among high-performance sports cars. Especially for the Roadster, complex carbon-fibre technology has been intelligently further developed for the monocoque chassis. The result is low weight, exemplary energy absorption and, therefore, extremely high occupant safety as well as a degree of torsional stiffness hitherto unattained in open-top vehicles. This leads to outstanding ride characteristics of the kind otherwise found only in closed-top super sports cars.Puristic soft top is designed for high speedsThe exceptional qualities of the Roadster are attributable also to the fully retractable top, which blends harmoniously into the flowing lines of the SLR McLaren. Its newly developed roof material, which has an interesting new look, not only guarantees complete suitability for everyday use in all weathers, but also endows the high-performance sports car with characteristics that are highly unusual in a roadster. For example, the top speed of 332 km/h with the roof up matches the extraordinary figure set by the Coupé.The roof opens and closes semi-automatically in less than ten seconds, thereby combining the desire for convenience with the purist character of the roadster. To open, the roof merely needs to be disengaged from the windscreen frame and briefly raised, after which it folds away electro-hydraulically. The aluminium bow integrated into the front section of the roof forms a stylish cover for the soft top when it is folded down. A high level of safety is assured by steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed rollover bars.Sophisticated aerodynamics and racing-type chassisIn the wind tunnel, the Roadster has been optimised for high speeds with regard to handling, aero-acoustics and aerodynamics. It likewise employs the aerodynamic concept already known from the coupé version, featuring an airbrake integrated into the access lid and a diffuser in the rear bumper to provide increased downforce on the rear axle. In order to provide the best possible weight distribution, and therefore perfect handling dynamics and a high level of braking stability, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster was designed as a sports car with a front-mid engine behind the front axle.Thanks to its low installed position, its AMG V8 compressor engine with air-to-water intercooling, three-valve technology, dry sump lubrication and four metal catalytic converters ensures a favourably low centre of gravity. With 460 kW/626 hp and a maximum torque of 780 Nm, the AMG V8 compressor engine, which is coupled to an AMG Speedshift R five-speed automatic transmission, catapults the Roadster from zero to 100 km/h in a mere 3.8 seconds.The open-top two-seater is equipped with a suspension that was bred on the race track, an electrohydraulic brake system, as well as high-endurance carbon-fibre/ceramic brake discs which offer optimum braking performance, thermal resistance and durability.Unrivalled safety and exclusive appointmentsA high standard of safety is ensured by unique carbon-fibre crash structures, steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed rollover bars. Other safety features include adaptive airbags, knee and sidebags, Seat belt pre-tensioners and a tyre pressure monitoring system.The exclusive standard equipment includes semi-aniline-leather-upholstered carbon-fibre bucket seats which can be individually adapted to the driver and front passenger by means of differently sized Seat pads; dual-zone automatic air-conditioning; a high-quality BOSE premium sound system; a multifunction sport steering wheel with gear-change paddles, and a navigation system with integral radio and CD-changer.The new Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster, like the Coupé, is produced at McLaren's Formula 1 factory in , in accordance with stringent Mercedes-Benz quality criteria, and will be available from September 2007.... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | New Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster: The highest form of sheer driving pleasure | | 2007-07-08 14:26:00 | | In the mid-1950s, the Mercedes-Benz SLR acquired a hallowed status in the world of motor racing. Quite apart from its long list of legendary race victories, its avant-garde technology and thrilling design instantly transformed it into a blueprint for all high-calibre Gran Turismo touring cars. The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster, which will be receiving its world premiere in autumn 2007, is likewise rife with charisma and technology that is ahead of its time. Just like today's Formula 1 racing cars, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster boasts a carbon-fibre construction that gives it very high levels of safety and exceptional torsional stiffness on a par with the Coupé version. This combines with a chassis with motorsport origins to produce outstanding handling characteristics.The 460-kW/626-hp AMG supercharged V8 engine under the bonnet of the new high-performance sports car propels it to a top speed of 332 km/h, matching the outstanding mark set by the Coupé. Despite the ... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Formula 1 - Ferrari-Honda-McLaren - Now It Begins To Make Some Sense | | 2007-07-07 03:48:00 | | So now there is a possibility that:- McLaren really knew nothing about the documents- Stepney did not sell anything, just passed some stuff on- Coughlan did not have to buy anything, just got it- Ferrari's blue prints did not get into any other hands beyond Coughlan and his copy shop guy- Honda is innocent as they did not go ahead hiring Stepney/Coughlan but whole bunch of other people instead- Two individuals will we punished in some way for stealing etc etc- No team will be implicated, championship will not be affected- Todt, Fry and Dennis will shake hands, have a drink and show will go onOr not...... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Formula 1 - This Adds Some Spice To Ferrari McLaren Fight | | 2007-07-04 05:24:00 | | McLaren chief designer allegedly had personally received a package of technical information from a Ferrari employee at the end of AprilFirst there was some mysterious complaint from Ferrari against Nigel Stepney.It resulted into investigation by prosecutors office in Modena, Italy. They or Ferrari probably managed to dig out something and Ferrari fired Stepney this week.Now there is also high ranked McLaren staff Mike Coughlan implicated. His house was searched, some documents belonging to Ferrari allegedly have been found. McLaren suspened him swiftly. Ferrari statement from Tuesday says:“Ferrari announces it has recently presented a case against Nigel Stepney and an engineer from the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team with the Modena Tribunal, concerning the theft of technical information.“Furthermore, legal action has been instigated in England and a search warrant has been issued concerning the engineer. This produced a positive outcome.“Ferrari reserves the right to consider all... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
| | Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster Safety | | 2007-07-03 18:04:00 | | F1-style carbon-fibre monocoqueCarbon fibre is a life-saving material. This was demonstrated most recently in dramatic fashion at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on June 10 of this year, when one of the drivers suffered a horrific accident. Despite hurtling into a solid concrete wall at over 250 km/h, the driver survived the crash in his race car made from carbon-fibre composites virtually unscathed. Mercedes-Benz harnesses the safety benefits offered by carbon-fibre materials for the body of the new SLR McLaren Roadster, and builds its open-top super-sports car almost entirely from this exotic material as standard. Consequently, the new high-performance roadster not only serves up an exclusive open-air feast for the senses, it also offers a standard of safety that is unparalleled in this segment.Formula One regulations have demanded that the racing cars be constructed from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) for some years now. The first chassis made exclusively of carbon fibr... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Offers Supreme Safety Thanks to F1-Style Carbon-Fibre Monocoque | | 2007-07-02 21:47:00 | | Carbon fibre is a life-saving material. This was demonstrated most recently in dramatic fashion at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on June 10 of this year, when one of the drivers suffered a horrific accident. Despite hurtling into a solid concrete wall at over 250 km/h, the driver survived the crash in his race car made from carbon-fibre composites virtually unscathed. Mercedes-Benz harnesses the safety benefits offered by carbon-fibre materials for the body of the new SLR McLaren Roadster, and builds its open-top super-sports car almost entirely from this exotic material as standard. Consequently, the new high-performance roadster not only serves up an exclusive open-air feast for the senses, it also offers a standard of safety that is unparalleled in this segment.Formula One regulations have demanded that the racing cars be constructed from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) for some years now. The first chassis made exclusively of carbon fibre was used by McLaren in 1981, ... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster | | 2007-06-26 19:37:00 | | Mercedes-Benz said the finicky crowd at the Festival of Speed here had "an extremely positive reaction" to the unveiling of its new supercar, the SLR McLaren Roadster. The Roadster goes on sale in September.To celebrate the festivities, the German automaker released a fresh batch of photos of the supercar, which sprints from zero to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 207 mph.The SLR McLaren Roadster tackled the legendary hill-climb circuit six times during a weekend marked by a downpour of torrential rain as well as blue skies. The SLR McLaren Roadster is powered by a handmade AMG 5.5-liter supercharged V8 that kicks out 626 horses and 575 pound-feet of torque.The SLR McLaren Roadster will be built at McLaren's Formula 1 factory in nearby Woking, England.... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster will Debut at Goodwood | | 2007-06-20 22:12:00 | | The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster will be officially presented to the public at the upcoming Festival of Speed at Goodwood, Sussex, which is not far away from Woking, Surrey where the roadster will be assembled.The drop-top SLR Roadster will be first unveiled on Friday, June 23 and will take part in six events as well as will be present atMercedes' stand from Friday trough Sunday.Recent Posts:+ 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in September?+ Ford Taurus Aims to Sell With Safety+ Popular Vehicles: 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 [ 8 Pictures ]+ Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet – Test Drive+ Car Reviews: Ford C-MAX of High Road Quality+ 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Design Anatomy+ 2007 Volkswagen GTI W12-650 Concept--12 Pictures+ New Toyota Incentives on Tundra Pickup Trucks+ 2009 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid For South Korean+ Rent a Toyota Prius Hybrid at Hertz and Avis+ Can Hummer go green? http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Polémica alrededor de la victoria de Mclaren en Mónaco | | 2007-05-30 23:12:00 | | La polémica alrededor de la estrategia "tramposa" del equipo inglés en el Gran Premio de Montecarlo ha estado en boca del mundo del automovilismo hasta hoy, cuando la FIA ha anunciado y confirmado que no existió irregularidad alguna en la actuación de la escudería de Mclaren Mercedes.Toda la polémica comenzó cuando Lewis Hamilton alcanzó a Fernando Alonso en las últimas vueltas y, según algunas escuderías, recibió órdenes desde su box para no presionar a Alonso en dichas vueltas. De esta manera Alonso conseguiría de una manera mas holgada a victoria y por lo tanto los 10 correspondientes puntos. Recordemos que el pasado fin de semana era vital no forzar el motor ya que el Gran Premio de Canada es muy exigente con los propulsores. Tal y como se ha comentado al inico de la noticia, la FIA ha comprobado las radio-telecomunicaciones y ha declarado que no existe engaño alguno del equipo inglés. Estar tranquilos que Fernando continuará líder del campeonato del mundo, una se... | | By: Efectos fotograficos, formula 1 y mas | | |
| | F1 - GP Mónaco: McLaren domina por completo | | 2007-05-28 21:20:00 | | A McLaren dominou por completo o GP do Mónaco de 2007, não dando qualquer hipótese à concorrência.Alonso acabou por vencer, apesar do claro proteccionismo da equipa, prejudicando o colega Hamilton. (A FIA está a investigar).A Ferrari quedou-se por um inevitável 3º lugar de Massa, uma vez que Raikkonen só conseguiu somar 1 ponto, pois partiu de 16º em virtude de um toque nos treinos que lhe partiu a direcção. Começam a ser “erros” e azares a mais para o Finlandês!O experiente Fisichella conseguiu bater os Sauber-BMW nesta corrida, o que acontece pela 1ª vez este ano.Classificação:1º Alonso - McLaren-Mercedes2º Hamilton - McLaren-Mercedes3º Massa – Ferrari4º Fisichela – Renault5º Kubica – Sauber-BMW6º Heidfeld - Sauber-BMW7º Wurz – Williams-Toyota8º Raikkonen – FerrariPole: Alonso - McLaren-MercedesMelhor Volta: Alonso - McLaren-MercedesClassificações dos Mundiais:http://www.fia.com/sport/Championships/F1/F1_Classifications/2007/Championship/2007.... | | By: Bola na Trave | | |
| | McLaren bajo la lupa | | 2007-05-28 20:20:24 | | La FIA esta investigando la actuación del equipo McLaren Mercedes en el último gran premio disputado en Mónaco por una posible violación al Código Deportivo Internacional. Ron Dennis, actual jefe de McLaren, admitio que debido a lo particular del GP de Mónaco en cuanto a la estrategia, el equipo debio casi que decidir por adelantado que piloto ganaría la carrera, tambien admitio que tanto a Fernando Alonso como a Lewis Hamilton hacia el final de la carrera se les dijo que mantuvieran las posiciones. Por otro lado Dennis insistió en que dicha estrategia se debió solamente a razones tácticas y que en ningun momento el equipo pretendió manipular el resultado del evento. Por otro lado trasendió que el joven piloto britanico de la escuderia, Hamilton, se habría mostrado molesto por esto entendiendiendo que perdió una buena oportunidad de ganar su primer GP. Actualmente la FIA está reviendo la evidencia y se expedirá al respecto.Formula1 McLaren FernandoAlonso LewisHamilton Monaco... | | By: Video Motor | | |
| | Doblete de Mclaren Mercedes | | 2007-05-27 15:57:00 | | Fin de semana redondo para el quipo Británico de Mclaren Mercedes, que ha liderado la carrera desde el principio hasta el final.Fernando Alonso ha sido el artífice del "hat trick", consiguiendo la pole position, la vuelta rápida y la victoria del Gran Premio de Montecarlo. Una carrera ejemplar que ha servido para callar muchas bocas y para recuerar el liderato del campeonato del mundo, empatando con su compañero de equipo Lewis Hamilton.Decía Fernando: "todo ha ido según lo previsto. En la primera parte de carrera me han perjudicado los doblados. Nunca había ganado un Gran premio con una distancia de más de medio minuto".La segunda posición a sido para dicho piloto, seguido del Ferrari de Felipe Massa, quién no ha podido mantenerse al ritmo de los Mclaren, decia el piloto: "La clasicicación en el mundial nos separa tansólo 5 puntos en el campeonato del mundo pero la diferencia ha sido muy grande a lo largo del campde este Gran Premio".Es evidente que los Ferrari han tenido ... | | By: Efectos fotograficos, formula 1 y mas | | |
| | Pole de Mclaren Mercedes por primera vez | | 2007-05-27 01:37:00 | | Ya era hora de que Mclaren Mercedes diera un golpe de autoridad y demuestre que realmente las mejoras realizadas están surtiendo efecto. La sesión de ayer, sábado, no tuvo demasiados percances, quizás el más significativo es el provocado por el piloto escocés David Coulthard, cuando fue descalificado tras la segunda ronda debido a que entorpeció la marcha de Hekki Kovalainen, piloto de Renault, que en ese momento estaba realizando su vuelta rápida. Por supuesto, también hemos de comentar el infortunio (o quizás error de conducción) de Kimmi Raikönnen, quien se subió demasiado al piano y destrozó su suspensón delantera.Sin embargo la mayor sorpresa la hemos tenido en los priemros lugares, donde por primera vez el equipo Ferrari no marca la pole en esta temporada. El afortunado ha sido el piloto español Fernando Alonso, quien ha conducido muy fino en momentos en los que había seriar dudas sobre la posible lluvia sobre el trazado de Mónaco. Segundo ha resultado ser su co... | | By: Efectos fotograficos, formula 1 y mas | | |
| | El nuevo alerón delantero de Mclaren Mercedes | | 2007-05-19 20:59:00 | | Tal y como se comentó en anteriores artículos, todos los equipos llevaron y probaron nuevas mejoras en sus coches. Quizás la más evidente, ya que se puede observar a simple vista, es el alerón delantero de la ecudería Mclaren Mercedes. La innovación radica en el hecho de añadirse en la parte superior, un plano. En este pequeño artículo, intentaremos conocer las razones y consecuencias que "puede" tener este aditamento.Disquisiciones técnicas:Como siempre que se pregunta para qué es determinado un dispositivo aerodinámico, sólo cabe hacer suposiciones, puesto que las razones exactas, sólo las puede conocer el propio ingeniero que ha diseñado el elemento, ya que como he dicho en innumerables ocasiones, un coche es un conjunto de partes, todas relacionadas entre sí.En un principio, existen varios aspectos que conviene separar y diferenciar, y en algunos casos, unir:1. Flexión.2. Aumento de la Down-Force.3. Canalización óptima del flujo hacia la popa.4. Aumento de la po... | | By: Efectos fotograficos, formula 1 y mas | | |
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