5 Limited edition cars named after F1 drivers

# Mercedes Benz SLR Stirling Moss

Mercedes Benz SLR Stirling Moss

McLaren and Mercedes-Benz forged a successful partnership in the 1990s and 2000s, winning three Championships - two by Mika Hakkinen in 1998 and 1999, and one by Lewis Hamilton in 2008.

During this period of success, one of the finest sports cars ever manufactured was born - the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The car was launched in 2003 as a coupe body and convertible and used a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine with 617 hp.

At the 2009 edition of The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), McLaren and Mercedes-Benz unveiled the limited edition (75 vehicles) Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss named in honor of the great British driver of the 1950s. Stirling Moss, who drove for Team Mercedes-Benz, Maserati and Lotus, won 16 races in 66 starts.

The limited edition car was designed by South Korean designer Yoon Il-hun, while the interior was designed by Dutchman Sarkis Benliyan. The supercharged 5.4-litre SLR AMG V8 engine packs 651 hp and can reach a top speed of 350 km/h, including from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds.

The SLR Stirling Moss retailed for over $1 million, and due to its limited production is a highly valued car today among car hoarders. One came up for auction in 2016 and sold for $3 million USD.