2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz SLR was given a supercharged AMG-tuned V8 engine and the phenomenal ESP traction control. Zero-to-sixty took just 3.6 seconds, and with its large brake calipers and carbon-ceramic rotors, it provided equally impressive stopping power.
To highlight the engineering strengths of the SLR, Mercedes-Benz designed an aerodynamic body that took its styling cues from the firm's contemporary Formula 1 cars and well-established classics. It had an imposing hood, butterfly doors, and carbon fiber construction. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was the ultimate representation of the classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive GT.

This Crystal Laurite Silver SLR with red leather interior was sold by Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, California, to a local collector in mid-2006 and has remained in his collection ever since. The McLaren has been driven just 122 total miles. Included with the car are the manuals, extra key, and a wide array of factory booklets and documents, as well as its original car cover and factory-supplied, plug-in battery support module. It still rides on its original Michelin Pilot Sport tires, and its four SLR-specific alloy wheels, each with a distinct part number.

In total, there were just 2,000 examples of the SLR produced. The 5439cc single overhead cam supercharged V* engine has a sequential multi-port fuel injection system and produces 617 horsepower. There is a five-speed AMG Speedshift R automatic transmission and four-wheel carbon-ceramic disc brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013