| Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
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| Production | 2003–2010 2,157 produced |
| Model years | 2004–2010 |
| Assembly | England: Surrey, Woking (McLaren Technology) |
| Designer | Gordon Murray[1] Gorden Wagener |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door roadster 2-door speedster (Stirling Moss) |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Butterfly[2] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.4 L (5,439 cc) supercharged M155 SLR V8 |
| Power output | 626 PS (460 kW; 617 hp) 780 N⋅m (575 lbf⋅ft); 650 PS (478 kW; 641 hp) 820 N⋅m (605 lbf⋅ft) (722 Edition/722 S/Stirling Moss) |
| Transmission | 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,656 mm (183.3 in) |
| Width | 1,909 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,261 mm (49.6 in) 2006–08: 1,252 mm (49.3 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,743–1,768 kg (3,843–3,898 lb)[3] 1,791.5 kg (3,950 lb) (SLR Roadster)[4] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (spiritual) |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG |
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. 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" (Sport Light Racing), and was a homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which served as the car's inspiration.[5] The car was offered in coupé, roadster and speedster bodystyles, with the latter being a limited edition model.
- ^ "Gordon Murray: "I spent six months flying to Stuttgart every week"". 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Eccentric Doors - Your Guide to The Difference Between Butterfly And Dihedral". 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Road Test Car and Driver" (PDF).
- ^ "2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster First Drive Car and Driver". October 2007.
- ^ Chin, Wallace. "Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Introduction". Archived from the original on 12 February 2008. Retrieved 14 July 2011.