Contemporary Mercedes Sports Cars at the Cincinnati Concours

 

Starting in the 1950s, Mercedes Benz has been making outstanding sports cars. In order to highlight the full range of these masterful automobiles, the Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance team has created three classes of sports cars. Today's class is for the contemporary vehicles, those from 2005 to today. While there were only two that were on the Alt Park lawn they were both amazing. One was a 2009 SLR McLaren Sterling Moss. Built in honor of Moss's 1955 victory at the Mille Miglia and only 75 were made. This car has a 5.4-liter V 8 power plant that generates 641 horsepower.

The other sports car in this class was a 2009 SL550. This version of the iconic SL series introduced some new body designs and unique L-shaped headlights. This car runs on a 5.5-liter V 8 engine that punches out 382 horsepower.