Trademark suggests Mercedes-Benz SLR reboot on way
Rumours suggest a decade after it ended production, the Mercedes SLR could return, this time as hybrid supercarDaimler has been caught filing a new trademark to protect its famous Mercedes SLR name.
The trademark application, made last week on March 1, to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was made by the German car giant fuelling rumours another reborn Mercedes SLR is on the way.
First used back in the 1950s by Mercedes' motorsport arm, the SLR badge was used for lightweight race cars and even in F1 during the 1954 and 1955 seasons.
Last used on the Mercedes SLR McLaren made between 2003 and 2009, that car was formed from an unlikely partnership between Mercedes and its then F1 partner McLaren.
During its six-year lifespan, some 2000 SLRs coupes, roadsters and ultra-rare Stirling Moss editions found homes.
Each were powered by a supercharged 5.4-litre V8 that produced as much as 478kW, launching the heavyweight SLR to 100km/h and onto a top speed of 350km/h.
It's not known what vehicle Mercedes-Benz, or most probably Mercedes-AMG, is planning to use the SLR name on but some are suggesting it could be used to launch a new hybrid-powered supercar that will sit below the forthcoming Project One hypercar.
Such a supercar could replace the current four-year old Mercedes-AMG GT.
It's timing would also perfectly coincide with news Mercedes-AMG is in the late stages of developing its new 73-series engine that will replace the out-going V12 65-series engine.
The new engine is thought to use an electrified version of the 63-series twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 that's thought will deliver around 600kW and 1000Nm.
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
