Ultra Exotic Droptop: Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster Debuts

The exotic segment is a niche market in the greater scheme of the automotive industry, and we don’t give a lot of ink to small coachbuilders or tuning shops that outfit radical vehicles at astronomical prices when only dozens will be built. However, when Mercedes-Benz decides to offer a convertible version of its uber sports car, the SLR McLaren, we take notice. Not only is the 626-hp SLR roadster beautiful and aggressive, it can still reach 206 mph, and you can hold a conversation with the top down at 124 mph. Not that you should really be gabbing when hurtling down the Autobahn at 124 mph, but it’s good to know you can.

The current SLR has an MSRP of $480,000, so expect the roadster to top the half-million mark when it goes on sale this fall. If you’re like us, you can at least enjoy the photos below.

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Unobtainium!

Unobtainium!

Unobtainium!

And the Chrysler Skunkworks did it for one 3rd the cost with the ME24. which is why, 1.) It will never see the light of day, and 2.) Dailmer got so pissed off they're gonna gut and sell the company.