The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199 / R199 / Z199) is a grand tourer jointly developed by German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive and sold from 2003 to 2010.

Aug 24, 2023 · From the iconic Crystal Laurite Silver Metallic original SLR, right through to the ultimate cross country cruising drop-top, the 722 Roadster, we’re as in love now with this super gran tourer as we were back in 2003! Here's five Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarens currently for sale

Apr 4, 2021 · This mid-front engine, rear wheel drive high performance car came with a 5 speed automatic transmission with a curb weight of 3898 pounds. Designers decided to use carbon fiber for the body in order to keep the car as light as possible. The design and development of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren took cues from the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955.

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The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren revives the glorious tradition of the SLR and marks the reawakening of Mercedes-Benz’ passion for super sports cars. It is a passion which can be traced way back through automotive history and which was demon-strated with the Uhlenhaut Coupe.

Aug 14, 2023 · Among the SLR’s many innovations were an adaptive rear wing which could tilt to add downforce or flip up to a 65-degree angle to act as an airbrake, and a unique carbon-fiber front crash structure that bolted to the aluminum engine mounts.

Aug 13, 2020 · The Mercedes-Benz SLR supercar. The Mercedes-Benz SLR was designed to compete with other famous supercars of the time, like the Ferrari Enzo and the Porsche Carrera GT. Unlike those renowned collector’s items, the SLR has been widely forgotten.

Jun 20, 2020 · Mercedes stopped production of the SLR in 2010, but back in 2019, we heard rumors of its comeback. So far we haven't heard of any new developments, but luckily the dream of a new Mercedes-AMG...

Apr 25, 2022 · The rear-drive Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren put its supercharged V8 behind the front axle, pitching an unwieldy 2.8m between steering wheel and nose. It was built around a carbonfibre tub,...

At the rear of the SLR an adaptive spoiler provides additional downforce. From a speed of 95 km/h, it automatically adopts a 10-degree position, increasing the contact pressure at the rear axle. The spoiler also doubles as an airbrake: when the driver brakes heavily, it rises to an angle of 65 degrees, not only ensuring increased aerodynamic ...