Autoknowtive
Mercedes-Benz SLR
Mercedes-Benz built the SLR in 2003–2009. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren to the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 2003–2009
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
Power went from 626 hp in the 2004 SLR McLaren to 626 hp in the 2008 SLR McLaren Roadster. It got lighter along the way: 1,768 kg for the 2004 car, 1,668 kg for the 2008. The most powerful here is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at 626 hp (467 kW), more than 94% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, in 3.8 s.
Every SLR in the catalog
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a grand tourer jointly developed by German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and British automotive manufacturer McLaren Automotive and sold from 2003 to 2010. When the car was developed, Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the McLaren Group and the car was produced in conjunction between the two companies. The "SLR" name is an abbreviation for "Sport Leicht Rennsport", and was an homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which served as the car's inspiration. The car was offered in coupé, roadster and speedster bodystyles, with the latter being a limited-edition model.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 SLR McLaren | 626 hp (467 kW) | 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) | 3.8 s | 208 mph (335 km/h) | 1,768 kg (3,898 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | Automatic, 5 Speed With AMG Speedshift | — |
| 2008 SLR McLaren Roadster | 626 hp (467 kW) | 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) | 3.8 s | 207 mph (333 km/h) | 1,668 kg (3,677 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | Automatic, 5 Speed With AMG Speedshift | 13 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
- Lamborghini Reventon
- Lamborghini Murcielago
- Bentley Continental GT
- Pagani Zonda
- Lamborghini Gallardo
- Maserati MC12
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