Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren coated in white gold. The car, whose photos had been circulating online for years, continued to captivate car enthusiasts and luxury fans alike.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was already a legendary car. Born from the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and the McLaren Group, the grand tourer was a modern tribute to the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. This partnership, which thrived when Mercedes owned nearly 40 percent of McLaren, produced one of the most memorable cars in automotive history.
From 2003 to 2010, the SLR McLaren was the epitome of luxury and performance. With its carbon fiber components and top-tier interior design, the vehicle’s price tag exceeded €400,000 during its final production years. Even pre-owned models were valued between €169,655 and €329,000, making it more expensive than the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-AMG GT S.
This SLR McLaren had been taken to an entirely new level of opulence. Owned by an unnamed billionaire, this unique model was coated in white gold. The front bumper’s plate suggested that Kamrus, a renowned custom car specialist, carried out this extraordinary modification.
If the car’s exterior was truly crafted from white gold, its value could have been upwards of €1.5 million. However, estimates from previous reports placed its worth at around €2.2 million. Regardless of the exact figure, this white gold Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was a stunning display of wealth and craftsmanship.
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In addition to its dazzling exterior, this SLR McLaren boasted an impressive powertrain. Reports suggested that an Abu Dhabi billionaire owned Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren comes with a V10 quad-turbo engine, producing an astonishing 1,600 horsepower and 2800nm of torque. This powerhouse could reportedly accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than two seconds and complete a quarter-mile in just 6.89 seconds, all while running on biofuel.
“It has stunning features such as the newly developed V10 quad turbo with 1,600 horsepower and 2800 nm of torque 0-100 km/h in less than 2 seconds, 1/4 mile in 6.89 seconds running on bio fuel.”
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With a reported cost of $2.5 million USD, this “jewelry store on wheels” represented a level of luxury that bordered on the surreal.
Despite its stunning appearance and eco-friendly engine, the car’s practicality, particularly in the harsh UAE climate, is up for debate. The body, reportedly made from 18K white gold, might struggle against the region’s extreme summer temperatures, which can soar close to 50°C. This raises concerns about the durability and usability of such an extravagant vehicle under these conditions.
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Public reaction to the white gold Mercedes-Benz has been a mix of awe and criticism. While many admire its beauty and engineering prowess, others view it as an excessive display of wealth. Critics argue that the vast sum spent on this car could have been used to address pressing issues such as poverty and environmental sustainability.
