Car Throttle

As is often said, all good things (depending on if you think this was a good thing) must come to an end. McLaren is setting its sights on Ferrari and Lamborghini, aiming to develop a full roadcar division that begins with the MP4-12C.Mercedes-Benz, on the other hand, is setting out on its own as well, developing the SLS AMG supercar inhouse. Five variants of the SLR family were produced – two coupes, two roadsters and the last model. the SLR McLaren Stirling Moss. Interesting fact: SLR stand for "sporty", "light" and "raceworthy" according to Mercedes. Never knew that! Today Mercedes issued a press release proclaiming the "end of a great era." The last of the Stirling Moss models are being built right now. Each person who buys a SLR

Now this is a cool Mercedes Supercar! Yes, the SLR McLaren was insanely fast but I found it could have done a little bit more in the design department. Mercedes-Benz looks to rectify that (all on it's own too) with the AMG SLS supercar. Definitely more of a heritage look inspired by Mercedes' of old. I particularly like the long, elongated-type headlights. Much better then the pedestrian Mercedes trademark squircles on the SLR McLaren. Good thing Mercedes is ditching that look for their new cars, I was getting sick of it. It's a good problem though, probably roots from me seeing so many of them. Means they're doing something right, huh? The SLS AMG is a throwback to the 300SL. Check out those gull-wing doors (err, sorry... "swing wing"