Mercedes SLR-AMG Concept Design Takes The SLR McLaren To The Future

With Mercedes-Benz hard at work readying the F1-powered AMG One hypercar for production, there’s no way it will launch a spiritual successor to the iconic SLR McLaren. However, after looking through these illustrations, we wish the German brand did just that.

Responsible for this study, fittingly dubbed the Mercedes SLR-AMG Concept Design, is artist Georgi Bozhkov who works for RecomBlacksmith. While the car takes inspiration from the SLR McLaren, it brings with it its own unique style and would be a real head-turner if it ever made it to the production line.

The first thing worth talking about are the dimensions. The car appears quite a bit larger than the SLR, as well as the current AMG GT, and is all the better for it. These generous proportions have allowed Bozhkov to create a lengthy hood that seems to stretch on forever and looks absolutely gorgeous. The passenger compartment is positioned well back, meaning the driver and passenger almost sit over the rear axle.

We’re particularly fond of the front fascia thanks to the unique headlights with incorporated LED daytime running lights, the prominent Three-Pointed Star badge, and the aggressive front bumper and splitter. The sides are also rather unique thanks to the presence of large gills behind the front wheels that sport the colors of the German flag, while at the rear there are thin LED taillights, dual exhausts, and a pair of tailpipes.

Be sure to check out Bozhkov’s work on Behance and RecomBlacksmith. Sofia Zasheva also served as a post-production artist.

Note: This is an independent design study from artist Georgi Bozhkov and is not endorsed by Mercedes-Benz.