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Top speed 207 mph. 0-60 in under 3.8 seconds. The SLR McLaren is a milestone automotive achievement, as much for its staggering power and performance as its Formula 1 inspired engineering and design.
DaimlerChrysler has entered into an agreement for the design and production of the Mercedes-Benz SLR wîth McLaren Cars Ltd. The two companies will invest a total of approx. EÚR 200 million in this project.
The vehicle will reflect the heritage, philosophies and styling of Mercedes-Benz and will be produced utilizing the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques at the new TAG McLaren facilities currently under construction in Woking, England. The market launch of this super sports car is scheduled for 2003.
Through the concept of the Mercedes-Benz SLR, DaimlerChrysler and McLaren intend to ensure the transfer of technology and image from their successful Formula 1 partner-ship to series production, while at the same time reviving the myth of the Silver Arrows wîth this super sports car.
In the opinion of experts, the §egmènt of top-class sports cars - at which the Mercedes-Benz SLR is aimed - will almost double during the next five years and reach an annual volume of about 2,500 units. DaimlerChrysler expects to be able to meet up to 20 percent of the demand in this §egmènt. The major markets for the Mercedes-Benz SLR will be the ÚSA, Europe, Japan and the Middle East.
Bodywork made of high-performance materials
With the decision in favor of series production of the Mercedes-Benz SLR, the Stuttgart-based brand returns to the §egmènt of the legendary Gran Turismo. The two-seater will continue the tradition of the legendary Silver Arrows from Mercedes-Benz, wîth ground-breaking technical innovations adopted from Formula 1.
Like the current McLaren Mercedes racing car which carries the three-pointed star, the super sports car will have a bodywork made of an intelligent combination of carbon fibre and other high-performance materials which ensure maximum rigidity and occupant protection at a weight that will set the standards in this category. Exemplary handling stability and safety will be provided by features such as optimum aerodynamics, advanced electronic control systems and fibre-reinforced ceramic brakes.
Top-class values in terms of torque and road speed
The Mercedes-Benz SLR will be powered by a V8 engine wîth an output of more than 400 kW/544 HP. The car has a target weight of 1,400 kilograms (3,080 pounds), which will permit top-class acceleration and speed. Equipped wîth a supercharger and a special water-based charge air cooler, the engine will develop a maximum torque of more than 700 Newton meters upwards of 4000/min.Source - Mercedes-Benz
DaimlerChrysler has entered into an agreement for the design and production of the Mercedes-Benz SLR wîth McLaren Cars Ltd. The two companies will invest a total of approx. EÚR 200 million in this project.
The vehicle will reflect the heritage, philosophies and styling of Mercedes-Benz and will be produced utilizing the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques at the new TAG McLaren facilities currently under construction in Woking, England. The market launch of this super sports car is scheduled for 2003.
Through the concept of the Mercedes-Benz SLR, DaimlerChrysler and McLaren intend to ensure the transfer of technology and image from their successful Formula 1 partner-ship to series production, while at the same time reviving the myth of the Silver Arrows wîth this super sports car.In the opinion of experts, the §egmènt of top-class sports cars - at which the Mercedes-Benz SLR is aimed - will almost double during the next five years and reach an annual volume of about 2,500 units. DaimlerChrysler expects to be able to meet up to 20 percent of the demand in this §egmènt. The major markets for the Mercedes-Benz SLR will be the ÚSA, Europe, Japan and the Middle East.
Bodywork made of high-performance materials
With the decision in favor of series production of the Mercedes-Benz SLR, the Stuttgart-based brand returns to the §egmènt of the legendary Gran Turismo. The two-seater will continue the tradition of the legendary Silver Arrows from Mercedes-Benz, wîth ground-breaking technical innovations adopted from Formula 1.
Like the current McLaren Mercedes racing car which carries the three-pointed star, the super sports car will have a bodywork made of an intelligent combination of carbon fibre and other high-performance materials which ensure maximum rigidity and occupant protection at a weight that will set the standards in this category. Exemplary handling stability and safety will be provided by features such as optimum aerodynamics, advanced electronic control systems and fibre-reinforced ceramic brakes.Top-class values in terms of torque and road speed
The Mercedes-Benz SLR will be powered by a V8 engine wîth an output of more than 400 kW/544 HP. The car has a target weight of 1,400 kilograms (3,080 pounds), which will permit top-class acceleration and speed. Equipped wîth a supercharger and a special water-based charge air cooler, the engine will develop a maximum torque of more than 700 Newton meters upwards of 4000/min.Source - Mercedes-Benz
 | | | Coupe Chassis Num: WDDAJ76F76M001188 |
| Sold for $220,000 at 2012 RM Auctions. | |||
The 'front mid-engine', rear-wheel drive supercar had its engine pushed as far to the rear as possible to locate its center of mass behind the front wheels. Under the bonnet was a single overhead cam supercharged and intercooled V8 engine developing 617 horsepower. It was an all-aluminum unit with three valves per cylinder and race-derived dry-sump lubrication. A Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger provides 13-psi boost pressure and it had two intercoolers. The AMG Speedshift R transmission provides three manual modes. The SLR McLaren was capable of racing from zero-to-sixty mph in the 3.2 to 3.5 second range with a top speed in the neighborhood of 209 mph.
This particular example is the singular example created in the special combination of Crystal Palladium Grey with a 'Silver Arrow' light brown leather interior. This was a special factory order for the New York International Auto Show held in April 2007. While in the care of its first celebrity owner, it received minor damage from the improper closure of a garage door, which necessitated a windshield replacement. There was no frame damage, no airbag deployment and no panel replacement.
The car has had two owners and just over 5,000 since new. With just 1,150 examples of the Mercedes SLR McLaren produced, this is truly a rare and special automobile.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $220,000 - $260,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had sold for $220,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2012
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| Mercedes-Benz wins Best of Show title at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance | |
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