Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
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| Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturers: | DaimlerChrysler AG McLaren Cars |
| Class: | Supercar |
| Body style: | Coupé |
| Engine: | 5.5 L V8 |
| Length: | 4656 mm (183.3 in) |
| Width: | 1908 mm (75.1 in) |
| Height: | 1261 mm (49.6 in) |
| Curb weight: | 1768 kg (3898 lb) |
| Competitors: | Ferrari F430 Ford GT Porsche Carrera GT Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Lamborghini Murciélago |
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a sportscar and supercar automobile co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Most people presume "SLR" to stand for "Sport; Light; Racing". The SLR has a supercharged 5.5 litre V8 engine producing 460 kW (626 hp) and 780 Nm (575 lb.ft) torque, which, unlike most of its contemporaries, is front mounted. Mercedes-Benz claims the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 334 km/h (208 mph). The brake discs are carbon-ceramic which provide better stopping power and fade resistance than steel discs. It has a five speed automatic transmission with three separate modes; Sport, Supersport and Race.
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References
- 1 for the road (in German) (http://www.mercedes-benz.de/mbd/tg02/0,3407,C20_9_5D,00.htmlFormula)
- "2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren", an article on page 46 of the March, 2004 issue of Motor TrendTemplate:Mercedes-Benz vehicles
