Modern-Day Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss Study Is Absolutely Glorious
Following the recent passing of Sir Stirling Moss, designer Costas Phouphoullides has imagined what a new 'Stirling Moss' branded model from the German marque could look like.
In 2009, Mercedes-Benz famously introduced a limited-edition Stirling Moss iteration of the SLR that was inspired by the 300 SLR race car and lacked a roof or a windscreen. Only 75 units were ever built. Whereas the original was based on the SLR, this car is based around the company's current flagship sports car, the AMG GT.
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Like the SLR Stirling Moss, this car, dubbed the AMG GT Silver Echo, takes the shape of a speedster but is much more aggressive than the SLR. The nose has been designed to pull in air through the long hood while also doubling as a splitter to produce downforce. There is also a set of eye-catching headlights and LED daytime running lights placed as far outboard as possible to give the driver a marker when cornering.
The rear is equally as jaw-dropping as the front thanks to a pair of large buttresses and an LED light bar stretching the width of the rear. There is also a large diffuser and a F1-inspired rain light.
To ensure the AMG GT Silver Echo would sound just as good as it looks, gases from the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 are funneled out through side-pipes just behind the front wheels. Being a true speedster, the car also lacks a traditional windscreen and makes do with two small wind deflectors in front of the driver and passenger.
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Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/modern-day-mercedes-benz-slr-stirling-moss-study-is-absolutely-glorious/
I don't know if I'd call it glorious. It's a gigantic SuperFX penis! I know that aerodynamics will keep the dust and grit out of your face, but a big rock kicked up by someone veering onto the shoulder.. that's going to knock your teeth out.
Seems a bit overdone with all the wrinkles and creases. Not sure if Sir Stirling would whole-heartedly approve.
Needs to ditch the goofy Jay Leno Chin front spoiler and a slightly more realistic windshield.
The front looks rather weird, almost Lamborghini Urus-like, but I am digging the rear [lights] and the interior.