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Me and my cars: Viraj Dhond

From owning a Mercedes SLK 55 AMG to his money-no-object dream car and motorsport heroes, Viraj Dhond shares his passion for cars.
1 min read14 Dec '25
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What are you driving and why?

I’m currently driving a Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG. It represents the best of both worlds – the power of an AMG and the pleasure of a convertible.

What’s next on your wish list?

Another purebred AMG like the ML 63 or the E 63.

The most fun you’ve had in a car?

At the recent Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally, while driving my SLK in the new coastal road tunnel.

Dream money-no-object car?

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

Who is your all-time greatest motorsport hero?

Michael Schumacher, because he’s the greatest of all time. 

Favourite road?

The derestricted Autobahn in Germany.

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

I want to do a road trip from Goa to other countries like Thailand or the UK.

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Go for a quick spin in my SLK on the beautiful beachfront road in Panjim, Goa. 

Your ideal 5-car / bike garage would be?

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII, Range Rover SVR, Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, and Defender 90 5.0 V8.

What was your first car / bike?

My first car was a Maruti Esteem diesel, and my first bike was a Honda Activa.

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