# Retractable Air Brakes 2009 McLaren SLR Stirling Moss Is A Millionaire's Dream By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-favors-detroit-mclaren-slr-stirling-moss-reveal References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/18/officially-official-mclaren-slr-stirling-moss-to-bow-in-detroit/) [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series) just did the Detroit Auto Show a huge favor: they will officially unwrap the [hottest car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant) sitting in the cavern known as Cobo Hall. The 2009 [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar) SLR Stirling Moss is just one bold machine! At a price tag nearing a cool million, the Mercedes will be the final car built in partnership with McLaren. A limited edition, the car will be sold to 75 lucky dogs. With a top end of 217 mph, this isn’t the fastest production car, but it might be the most fearsome looking car ever built. 650-hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8 and the five-speed automatic from the SLR 722 will be the power plant and drive. Swing-wing doors and a retractable air brake (!) are the engineering marvels most obvious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retractable Air Brakes:** The use of retractable air brakes in luxury cars presents an opportunity for innovative aerodynamic designs. - **Limited Edition Cars:** The popularity of limited edition cars creates a market for exclusive automotive offerings. - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Collaborations between car manufacturers and design firms open up avenues for creative and groundbreaking vehicle designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Automotive:** The luxury automotive industry can capitalize on the use of retractable air brakes for enhanced performance and design aesthetics. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles and memorabilia industry can benefit from the limited edition nature of exclusive cars like the 2009 McLaren SLR Stirling Moss. - **Automotive Design:** The automotive design industry can explore innovative collaborations and partnerships to create unique and visually striking vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md) - [Industry-Leading Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1.md) - [Masterfully Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-suv.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [High-End Automobile Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md)