# Retro Roadster Redesigns
The HMC Hidalgo is Based off of the Mercedes SLK

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-17 | Updated 2010-08-20 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmc-hidalgo
References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/03/shamelessly-retro-mercedes-slk-based-hmc-hidalgo-looks-better-th/) & [zercustoms](http://www.zercustoms.com/news/HMC-Hidalgo.html)

The HMC Hidalgo looks nothing like the car it was modeled after, and that is a good thing. The Hidalgo is a redesign of the well-known Mercedes SLK 55 AMG. The contemporary car gets a classic facelift courtesy of Helvetic Motor Company.

The HMC Hidalgo has the same performance specs of the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG, boasting a 5.5-liter V8 pushing out 355 horsepower with 376 lb-ft of torque. The HMC Hidalgo is being produced in a limited run of around six a year. Each one is expected to sell for around $410,000. Start saving now.