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Klaus Nesser, CEO of Mercedes’ Maybach and SLR divisions stood in front of a room, facing a gaggle of eager journalists waiting to hear the details on Mercedes-Benz’s newest and most highly anticipated supercar, the 2008 SLR McLaren Roadster. He seemed to be searching for the right approach with which to begin his presentation. Then, as if having been struck by a moment of clarity, Nesser grinned and got right to the point. “Well, we took the top off.” And with those words, we were introduced to the fastest convertible on the planet. (more…)