PIMPtacular SLR

RACER X · 04-29-2009, 04:12 PM

somene needs to be SHOT

The car is still being modified but its owner has already racked up a bill of $4.3 million

http://www.motorauthority.com/tuning...m-edition.html

If Batman were to have a change of career from fighting crime to becoming a playboy, this is the car he might be inclined to drive - the Ueli Anliker SLR 999 Red Gold Dream. As you can see, the tasteful owner that commissioned this piece had discretion and subtlety at the top of his list of priorities for every part of the car, right down to the 24k gold-coated wheels.

A raft of modifications have been made to the Mercedes-McLaren SLR to reach the 999 Red Gold Dream standard, and in total around 5 million Swiss francs (approximately $4.3 million) were poured into the car - a price that could net you a couple of Bugatti Veyrons with a big chunk of change left over.

The modifications consist of a new front spoiler, which looks like it came from the front end of a snow plough train, as well as numerous other aesthetic and aerodynamic modifications. There is also a giant rear wing, a custom rear diffuser and the aforementioned 24k gold-coated wheels.

Gold plays a big part in this car, with all of the manufacturer logos replaced with solid gold replicas. Even the stunning red paint job features gold flecks in it, adding around 5kg to the car's weight from this aspect alone - in fact, pretty much anything on the car that appears shiny and gold is most likely pure 24k gold.

The engine, too, has been modified, with a new exhaust system fitted to give the SLR 999 Red Gold Dream a snarl to match its outrageous appearance. While work on the car's engine hasn't been completed yet, the Swiss tuners from Ueli Anliker have big plans for the SLR '999' - namely to give it enough performance to match its name, or in other words, crack the 999hp (748kW) barrier.

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Particle Man · 04-29-2009, 04:15 PM

those is some FUGLY wimmins...

CasterTroy · 04-29-2009, 04:18 PM

Must be related to the putz at bike week we saw

shmike · 04-29-2009, 04:50 PM

What'd you expect?

The SLR is ugly, overweight and overpriced.

This one is just an extra stellar example.

bmblebee · 04-30-2009, 11:34 AM

obviously someone with too many dollars and not enough sense.

I guess this is the exception to prove the rule...question is, where did this fool get this much money to be parted from?

unknownroad · 04-30-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmblebee

I guess this is the exception to prove the rule...question is, where did this fool get this much money to be parted from?

Do they have rap music in Switzerland?

EDIT TO ADD: Apparently the car is in Dubai, so it was probably just a matter of being born to the right family on the right patch of sand.

04-29-2009, 04:12 PM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	PIMPtacular SLR somene needs to be SHOT The car is still being modified but its owner has already racked up a bill of $4.3 million http://www.motorauthority.com/tuning...m-edition.html If Batman were to have a change of career from fighting crime to becoming a playboy, this is the car he might be inclined to drive - the Ueli Anliker SLR 999 Red Gold Dream. As you can see, the tasteful owner that commissioned this piece had discretion and subtlety at the top of his list of priorities for every part of the car, right down to the 24k gold-coated wheels. A raft of modifications have been made to the Mercedes-McLaren SLR to reach the 999 Red Gold Dream standard, and in total around 5 million Swiss francs (approximately $4.3 million) were poured into the car - a price that could net you a couple of Bugatti Veyrons with a big chunk of change left over. The modifications consist of a new front spoiler, which looks like it came from the front end of a snow plough train, as well as numerous other aesthetic and aerodynamic modifications. There is also a giant rear wing, a custom rear diffuser and the aforementioned 24k gold-coated wheels. Gold plays a big part in this car, with all of the manufacturer logos replaced with solid gold replicas. Even the stunning red paint job features gold flecks in it, adding around 5kg to the car's weight from this aspect alone - in fact, pretty much anything on the car that appears shiny and gold is most likely pure 24k gold. The engine, too, has been modified, with a new exhaust system fitted to give the SLR 999 Red Gold Dream a snarl to match its outrageous appearance. While work on the car's engine hasn't been completed yet, the Swiss tuners from Ueli Anliker have big plans for the SLR '999' - namely to give it enough performance to match its name, or in other words, crack the 999hp (748kW) barrier. All Content Copyright 2006-2008 Motor Authority __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

04-29-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	those is some FUGLY wimmins... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-30-2009, 11:34 AM	#5
bmblebee Community Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tallahassee Moto: '04 F4i Posts: 373	obviously someone with too many dollars and not enough sense. I guess this is the exception to prove the rule...question is, where did this fool get this much money to be parted from? __________________ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store and not a government agency If You Don't Know What Your Rights are...You Won't Have Any

04-29-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	What'd you expect? The SLR is ugly, overweight and overpriced. This one is just an extra stellar example.