Word on the street is Mercedes' mid-engined P8 concept has been put on hold by new Mercedes-Benz boss Ekhard Cordes. The V8-powered P8 was to be the next supercar, after the SLR McLaren, to be developed through the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. The rumor mill had pegged its release for 2007.
Baby McMerc put on hold [Autocar]
Mercedes McLaren P8 [Ultimate Car Pages]
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