FAB Design has turned the McLaren SLR into a race car with the SLR McLaren Desire. As seen here, the noDesire SLR gets numerous aerodynamic changes including an extra large rear wing  and with the show there has been extensive modifications to the SLR McLaren under the hood. This gives the SLR Desire about 750 hp and 1080 Nm of torque, with 0 – 100 kmph in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 310 kmph. The standard McLaren SLR (with 626 hp and 780 Nm of torque) has been restyled by the use of ultra-light carbon fiber materials which FAB Design claims is as advanced as anything in use in Formula One or the aerospace industry today.

A high-performance exhaust system is also part of the package, with the three pipes coming out of each side just behind the front wheels instead of the standard two. FAB Design’ package for the SLR McLaren also includes an improved suspension system and 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 265/30 ZR 20 (front) and 325/25 ZR 20 (rear) Michelin performance tires.

The HAMANN Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren is powered by a 5.4 liters V8 engine that outputs 626 hp and 780 Nm of torque. The modifications to the engine helps the HAMANN Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren to get from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.6 seconds and up to a top speed of 348 kmph. This is 14 kmph faster than the standard version and 11 kmph faster than the SLR 722 special edition.

The HAMANN Volcano Mercedes SLR McLaren gets front and rear wing extensions, new side skirt attachments and sheathings, a new bonnet and a rear diffuser. The body kit reduces lift and gives the car better aerodynamics. HAMANN also offers a special paint job for the Volcano in either aluminum/chrome or white/matte black. The HAMANN Volcano rides on 21-inch EDITION RACE wheels.

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The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving.

By naming this new model variant the SLRRoadster 722 S, Mercedes-Benz is recalling the historic victory won at the classic Mille Miglia long-distance race in 1955 by British motor-racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Dennis Jenkinson, in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S continues the legend of the successful 1950s SLR racing sports cars, with innovative technology adopted from the world of motorsport.

The powerful heart of the SLR Roadster 722 S is a supercharged 5.5-litre V8 engine which is hand-built in the Mercedes-AMG engine shop in Affalterbach. The special strengths of this high-performance engine include extraordinary responsiveness to movements of the accelerator, a high torque and an unmistakable V8 sound. Moreover, with an output of 478 kW/650 hp and 820 Nm of torque, power is on tap almost to excess (SLR McLaren Roadster: 460 kW/626 hp, 780 Nm). Accordingly the new model variant meets the wishes of the most discerning customers for even more sportiness combined with excellent day-to-day practicality.

The five-speed automatic transmission developed by Mercedes-Benz is designed for high performance. It is specially configured for a very high torque, and allows the driver to choose between two sets of shift characteristics. As a result the roadster achieves performance figures that are even outstanding for the high-end sports car segment: the SLR Roadster 722 S absolves a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in a breathtaking 3.7 seconds, and 200 km/h is reached in 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed is 335 km/h, which is unrivalled by any other series-production roadster.

The spring and shock absorber configurations of the suspension are stiffer, and the body has been lowered by 10 millimetres at the front and rear. This ensures the greater handling stability of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S, with a significant improvement in handling dynamics. The lightweight, 19-inch forged aluminium wheels allow a view of the red-painted brake callipers on the highly-resistant carbon-fibre/ceramic brake discs, which make for impressive deceleration figures.

The outstanding qualities of the 722 S are complemented by the fully recessible fabric soft top, which blends harmoniously into the flowing lines of the roadster. The weave structure of this high-tech roof material reflects the carbon-fibre look, guarantees full day-to-day suitability in any weather conditions and allows the vehicle a top speed of 335 km/h – a unusual figure for a roadster. Thanks to favourable aeroacoustics, conversation during open-air journeys is still possible at well over 200 km/h.

The soft top opens and closes semi-automatically in around ten seconds, combining comfort expectations with the purist nature of the roadster. For opening, the roof needs to be unlatched at the windscreen frame and lifted slightly, after which it folds down electrically. The front section of the soft top features an integral aluminium cap, which effectively prevents “ballooning” at high speeds.

The handling and aerodynamics of this high-end roadster were optimised for high speeds in the wind tunnel. The aerodynamic concept follows that of the SLR Coupé, with an airbrake integrated into the boot lid, an enclosed underbody and a diffusor in the rear bumper to ensure the greatest possible downforce on the rear axle. The so-called airsplitter at the front end augments this downforce, while small wheel spoilers reduce turbulence at the rear axle. The result is precise handling and steering at high speeds.

In technical terms the 722 S benefits from the long experience of Mercedes-Benz and its Formula-1 partner McLaren. With the exception of two aluminium frames, the body is completely of carbon-fibre materials (CFRP). This makes it highly exceptional among high-performance sports cars. Especially for the roadster, the sophisticated carbon-fibre technology was developed further for the monocoque. The result is low weight, exemplary energy absorption and therefore a high level of occupant safety, plus a torsional rigidity that is unprecedented for an open-top car. It allows outstanding handling characteristics that are otherwise only found in closed super-sports cars.

A high level of safety is provided by unique carbon-fibre crash structures, steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed rollover bars. Other safety features include adaptive airbags, knee and sidebags, belt tensioners and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

The roadster has a crystal antimony grey paint finish, which highlights the sculptured look of this high-performance car particularly effectively. The carbon-fibre technology is visually complemented by the black, grid-like air vents on the bonnet and the front and rear light modules with palladium grey surrounds.

In the interior, outstanding lateral support is guaranteed by sports bucket seats upholstered in a combination of semi-aniline leather/Alcantara. Striking visual highlights are provided by the contrasting seams in 300 SL red, the embossed 722 S lettering on the head restraints and the likewise red seat belts. Frequently used controls such as the shift and parking brake levers are lined in particularly high-grip and moisture-absorbing suede leather. In the interior too, the generous use of carbon-fibre underlines the high-performance philosophy and adds a particularly puristic touch.

The exclusive appointments include two-zone automatic climate control, a high-quality BOSE Premium sound system, a multifunction sports steering wheel with shift paddles and a navigation system with an integrated radio and CD player.

This limited edition of 150 examples is predominantly hand-built at the Formula 1 workshops of McLaren in Woking, England, and is available from January 1, 2009.

The car has been reskinned in white carbon fiber, with additional carbon-fiber aero bits as a front spoiler and a rear apron with integral diffuser. Brabus mounts 255/30ZR20 front tires and 305/25ZR20 rear tires — your choice of Yokohamas or Pirellis — on its own Monoblock VI Platinum Edition three-piece alloy wheels.

The SLR’s cockpit has been upgraded with hand-stitched lipstick-red leather and black Alcantara. A flat-bottom Brabus sport steering wheel is trimmed in perforated leather and features paddle shifts. The dashboard, center console and door panels are made of carbon-fiber.

Awesome performance no doubt but the amount of usable power around town or in traffic is very little not to mention the hassles of parking such a wide and low beast which is where the “tender to the SLR” in the white BRABUS fleet comes in. The BRABUS ULTIMATE 112 drop-top two-seater based on the latest smart fortwo Cabrio represents the ideal complement for city driving. Finished in the same paint/fabric/leather including the waffle-patterned leather footwell trim, the tender gets a power bump to 112bhp, riding on 18-inch alloy wheels and performance tires. The automatic gearbox can be shifted manually via paddles on the Brabus sport steering wheel. While hardly in the same league as the SLR, the Smart is no slouch: 60 mph is reached in less than 9.5 seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 170 kmph. Other features include a height-adjustable coil-over suspension and a stainless steel sport exhaust.