Presenting SLR
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A full-throated roar tells you everything you need to know about the AMG 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine, which positively bristles with the same impulsive energy as its predecessors in the 1950s. This awesome power unit accelerates the new SLR from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 10.6 seconds and 0 to 300 km/h in 28.8 seconds, as well as to a be able to attain a top speed of 334 km/h.
The front end of the SLR is inspired by the technology and flair of modern-day Formula 1. The bonnet area is a networked system of air intakes which help to cool the engine and brakes, whilst the spoiler underneath it enhances aerodynamic downforce. This seamless fusion of form and function ensures unbeatable performance.
The SLR boasts a pioneering materials structure. The entire body uses primarily the same carbon-fibre composite materials employed in air and spacecraft design. This type of construction ensures outstanding rigidity, strength and energy absorption, coupled with impressive lightweight attributes, which sums up to the occupant having protection from all sides.
The airbrake takes the form of an automatically deploying rear wing and enhances its effectiveness by adjusting its position according to the driving situation, ensuring impressive and safe handling even at very high speeds. And for maximum downforce under emergency braking, the airbrake automatically sets itself to an angle of 65 degrees.
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Base price $450,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front mid-engine, rwd, 2-door, 2-pass
Engine 5.4-liter/626-hp supercharged V-8, SOHC, 3 valves/cyl
0-60 mph, sec 3.8 (mfr est)
On sale in U.S. Summer 2005
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A full-throated roar tells you everything you need to know about the AMG 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine, which positively bristles with the same impulsive energy as its predecessors in the 1950s. This awesome power unit accelerates the new SLR from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 10.6 seconds and 0 to 300 km/h in 28.8 seconds, as well as to a be able to attain a top speed of 334 km/h.
The front end of the SLR is inspired by the technology and flair of modern-day Formula 1. The bonnet area is a networked system of air intakes which help to cool the engine and brakes, whilst the spoiler underneath it enhances aerodynamic downforce. This seamless fusion of form and function ensures unbeatable performance.
The SLR boasts a pioneering materials structure. The entire body uses primarily the same carbon-fibre composite materials employed in air and spacecraft design. This type of construction ensures outstanding rigidity, strength and energy absorption, coupled with impressive lightweight attributes, which sums up to the occupant having protection from all sides.,.
The airbrake takes the form of an automatically deploying rear wing and enhances its effectiveness by adjusting its position according to the driving situation, ensuring impressive and safe handling even at very high speeds. And for maximum downforce under emergency braking, the airbrake automatically sets itself to an angle of 65 degrees.
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Base price $450,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front mid-engine, rwd, 2-door, 2-pass
Engine 5.4-liter/626-hp supercharged V-8, SOHC, 3 valves/cyl
0-60 mph, sec 3.8 (mfr est)
On sale in U.S. Summer 2005