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The McLaren SLR Red & Gold edition which grabbed headlines in 2009, as an exclusive edition of the racing vehicle from Mercedes, is now up for sale with a price tag of $11 million. This exclusive piece of auto from the house of Mercedes used close to 600 pieces of rubies, a sizeable lot of 24 carat gold, and the tenacity of 35,000 labor hours in the crafting and construction of the car. The red paintjob of course, stands as the perfect complement to all the gold lying around.
Mercedes-McLaren SLRRed Gold Mercedes-McLaren SLR
Ueli Anliker, a Swiss entrepreneur was the brainchild behind this extravagant idea and the car for obvious reasons, had given him the lionâs share of the spotlight. Since he is known as someone to go the extra mile to fulfill his dream, he ensured some special Midas touched additions to the car. They include front grille logo, headlight background, alloy wheel rims, rear trunk spoiler and on the inside, gold is seen on the steering wheel, central console, leather seat cover, sun-wizor, dashboard, door skirts, and even the rear trunk carpeting. The red color running alongside also is known to have close to 5 kgs of the precious metal mixed in it. After 25 coatings, it certainly seems to have shun well. The special edition details have also been inscribed at the back with the help of liquid gold paint.
McLaren Mercedes SLR Red & Gold editionMcLaren Mercedes SLR Red & Gold edition
Additions elaborate decorations would include the 600 rubies which have replaced many of the usual nuts and bolts and buttons of the vehicle. Even the mirror outside has special artwork done with smaller rubies, but is mainly visible on a closer look. Since driving pleasure can never be compromised upon, the engine has received extra engineering to rave up its power output to 700 HP, and a top speed of 350 km/ph. For extra security, there is a GPS monitor who can trace the car at any place on earth when stolen, and a radar-sensor which asks the overzealous admirers to stay away from the vehicle. After all, when itâs something as unique as this, some precautions do need to be taken!
McLaren Mercedes SLR Red & Gold editionMcLaren Mercedes SLR Red & Gold edition
For fans of the McLaren Mercedes line of cars, do check out the 1997 F1 GTR & the SLR-722, and also thechrome McLaren all of which were special editions owned by uber-rich auto lovers. After all when you have it, might as well flaunt it!
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