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SLR McLaren powered Mercedes G55 AMG, 0-60 in 4.2 sec
Where else could you see a SLR McLaren powered Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG but in the land where license plates are sold for more than $14 million and home to one of the five $1.8 million Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang.

What are the specs? Well power comes from the 5.5 liter supercharged V8 engine producing 720 horsepower. 0-60 for this G55 comes in at 4.2 seconds while 0-100mph comes in around 10.

No idea who owns this baby or how much it costs, but of course you’ll never see this anywhere else than the land of the oil-rich folks, Abu Dhabi.

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SLR McLaren powered Mercedes G55 AMG, 0-60 in 4.2 sec



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theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 2/29/2008 4:15:39 PM
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Could somebody explain the point of this vehicle to me.

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ChipChip - 2/29/2008 4:23:19 PM
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Thats the point. There isnt one. Its just plain fun for the uber rich, thats all.


pushrod27pushrod27 - 2/29/2008 4:24:04 PM
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excess. waste. ostentation. fun.


SHOWTIMESHOWTIME - 2/29/2008 4:30:10 PMView My AgentSpace
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yes, the point is this...if you can have a G500 for $100 or this McLaren G55 for $200....which would you chose? That's what the cost of these cars seem like for people like Abu Dhabi.


07G35J07G35J - 2/29/2008 4:34:39 PM
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Don't you get it? They're not paying for those expensive toys... WE ARE!!! $3.50 per gallon at a time.


SHOWTIMESHOWTIME - 3/1/2008 11:20:23 AMView My AgentSpace
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So? what to do about it? Not buy anymore gasoline?


henbmwhenbmw - 3/1/2008 3:16:52 PM
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No, just use less of it


SHOWTIMESHOWTIME - 3/3/2008 12:26:46 PMView My AgentSpace
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oh of course...that'll definitely stop them from buying such cars. yea ok.


M35MTM35MT - 2/29/2008 5:06:48 PMView My AgentSpace
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Gotta look good for the 72 virgins

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PorschinatorPorschinator - 2/29/2008 5:56:42 PM
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Kraut = good for laughs :) keep up the good work...lol..

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EL34EL34 - 2/29/2008 11:48:07 PM
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Gotta drive fast for the 72 virgins ;-)

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farabira1farabira1 - 2/29/2008 5:10:09 PM
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Probably Lewis Hamilton, because he drives one. I am kidding, he drives the diesel version of the GL, what a cheapstake, and he just got 270 million dollars for his contract.

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farabira1farabira1 - 2/29/2008 5:10:48 PM
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sorry not GL, just Merc G.

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PorschinatorPorschinator - 2/29/2008 5:57:53 PM
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I say if you have the means then why not??? How many Super Cars are that Green friendly???

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 3/2/2008 3:40:51 PMView My AgentSpace
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The Audi R8 TDI and Tesla Roadster.


Agent63Agent63 - 2/29/2008 6:21:18 PMView My AgentSpace
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This is like that Arab that dumped an SLR into his SLK and it beat an Enzo.

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CarboyCarboy - 2/29/2008 8:10:17 PMView My AgentSpace
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That Enzo was beaten also because the driver was short-shifting. But if they were racing properly, it would be a good race. :)


sailnflsailnfl - 2/29/2008 7:31:57 PM
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Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT Coupe & Convertible



The Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo is now listed in the 2008 NADA Collector Car Price Guide.







The fastest and most powerful limited-edition street car in the world. Only 24 will be built.

Power:
1000 hp @ 5000 rpm
1100 lb-ft torque @ 3800 rpm



Performance:
0-60 mph: 2.9 sec.
0-100 mph: 5.8 sec.
0-150 mph: 10.9 sec.
0-200 mph: 19.6 sec.
Top Speed: 255 mph



Includes:
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe or Convertible
Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Engine Upgrade
522 CID Stroker Motor with 9.0:1 Compression
Twin Garrett Ball Bearing Turbos
Front Mounted Air-to-Air Intercooler
VenomAero Body Upgrade (Front Airdam, Rear Diffuser & Spoiler)
KW Lowered Suspension 2-Way Adjustable Stainless Steel Coil Over Shocks
Brembo Upgraded Brake System
Adjustable Traction Control System
Quaiffe Extreme-Duty Differential Upgrade
Hennessey Venom 7R Forged Aluminum Wheels - 19x10 front, 20x13 rear
Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Tires: 275/30YR-19 front, 335/30YR-20 rear
Limited Edition Connolly Leather Interior with Custom Embroidery
5-Point Racing Harnesses
Hennessey Custom Floor Mats
DVD Navigation System
1-Day Private Track Instruction with Brian Smith (1st Place Driver: 2005 ROAD & TRACK Standing Mile Shootout, 2004 CAR AND DRIVER Supercar Shootout)



MOTOR TREND Names the Hennessey
Venom 1000 Twin Turbo KING OF THE HILL
in it's June, 2006 American Supercar Shootout!



The Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT Coupe Takes First Place
in Nearly Every Performance Test Category:


0-60 mph: 3.2 sec. (1st Place Overall)
0-150 mph: 10.0 sec. (1st Place Overall)
1/4 mile: 10.5 sec. @ 153 mph (1st Place Overall)
Standing Mile: 217.9 mph (1st Place Overall)
60-0 mph Braking: 103.6 ft. (1st Place Overall)
100-0 mph Braking: 288 ft. (1st Place Overall)
Chassis Dyno: 977 Rear Wheel HP (1st Place Overall)

Click here to go to see the Venom 1000 Twin Turbo run 217.9 mph in the standing mile on its way to taking
KING OF THE HILL honors at the 2006 MOTOR TREND supercar shootout.







Super Car Comparison:

Hennessey Venom Twin Turbo SRT Coupe
1000 hp
Top Speed: 255 mph
2006 Production: 24 units
Cost: $225,000

Bugatti Veyron
1001 hp
Top Speed: 253 mph
World-wide Production: 300 units
Cost: $1.7M

Ferrari Enzo
660 hp
Top Speed: 225 mph
World-wide Production: 349 units
Cost: $1M

Porsche Carrera GT
605 hp
Top Speed: 205 mph
World-wide Production: 1200 units
Cost: $484,000

Mercedes McLaren SLR
617 hp
Top Speed: 208 mph
World-wide Production: 800 units
Cost: $570,000



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M53RM53R - 3/2/2008 2:36:01 PMView My AgentSpace
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"Zakah" (paying charity, to the ones who need it) is compulsory in Islam. Ignorant fool.

and yes, Im a muslim.

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JUGNUJUGNU - 3/1/2008 1:14:00 PMView My AgentSpace
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Mercedes G is very popular here. Especially the G55 AMG. But this is just crazy.

JUGNU

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henbmwhenbmw - 3/1/2008 3:17:49 PM
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What a sleeper

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 3/2/2008 3:42:47 PMView My AgentSpace
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Toyota wants us to think they're so green, but they still make the Land Cruiser and Sequoia with massive 5.7L V8s.

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M53RM53R - 3/2/2008 2:39:12 PMView My AgentSpace
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Why are some of you people so jealous?

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Matthew1Matthew1 - 3/3/2008 1:32:09 AM
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Wow, you guys are a boring bunch.

This thing is nuts, and like the looks of the G-wagon or not, this is enough to get any car enthusiast interested.

Guess not...

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snatchandgrabsnatchandgrab - 3/3/2008 12:04:23 PM
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I'm sorry guys. You can check my record. I don't normally bash cars on this site, but I always thought the G was the ugliest thing on the streets since the vw thing.

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njshiftnjshift - 3/3/2008 2:55:00 PM
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He who questions the amount of horsepower sits down to pee.

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Matthew1Matthew1 - 3/3/2008 6:49:11 PM
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Quite right!
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