Mercedes SL GTR

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with McLaren in the past, but now the automaker plans on releasing a supercar that will blow its competitors out of the water. This F1-inspired model will boast a hybrid mid-engine layout using technology from their actual race cars. “We have the most energy-dense hybrid pack in existence/ It would make a great deal of sense to harness that technology for the road,” said performance division boss Tobias Moers. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

“Mercedes is thinking about to place their new model as high-tech competitor against the likes of the Mclaren 650S and Ferrari 488 GTB, using the concept of the BMW i8 but offering a much higher level of performance,” according to Car Scoops.

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