Brand New: $455,500
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren
The Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren is an amazing sports car and supercar co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. Most people presume "SLR" to stand for "Sportlich, Leicht, Rennsport" (German for "Sport; Light; Racing"). The car's base price is £300,000 or $455,500 (including $2500 shipping and $3000 gas-guzzler tax). According to the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, September 2006 may mark an update to the SLR including a power increase for its supercharged V8 from 626 to 650 hp DIN (German horsepower numbers), an updated interior, 19-inch wheels, a firmer suspension, a new braking system and increased weight savings. New colors (blue exterior, tan interior) may also be available. Rob Moran, the U.S Representative for Merecedes-Benz, states, "We'll reveal it when It's ready".
The SLR has a supercharged 5.5 litre dry sumped 90 degree V8 engine. It produces 626hp at 6500rpm and 575 ft·lbf of torque at 3250 - 5000 rpm. Unlike most of its contemporaries, its engine is front-mid mounted. AMG technicians took the original SL-55 AMG engine and optimized its capacities by enlarging the fuel pump, the cylinders, and put a larger cooling system that absorbs air to cool down the engine.
Mercedes Benz and McLaren claim the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 200 in 10.6 seconds, and 300 km/h in 28.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 334 km/h (208 mph), making it the fastest automatic transmition car in the world. The car uses carbon fibre for its body construction which makes it very ligh. The car itself is, however still quite heavy weighing in at 1768kg because of the luxury items included, such as air con, and an automatic transmition
Mercedez Benz and McLaren have stated that they will build only 3500 SLRs in a span of over 7 years, with a production of only 500 cars per year. The 1000th car was produced in February 2006, in black for a Japanese customer.
Known Owners
Ted Bell - owner of the upscale steakhouse Ted's of Beverly Hills. Is president of the Beverly Hills Automobile Association (Note: Ted Bell is a fictitious character on the Phil Hendrie Radio Show and the steak house is a spin-off of the radio show, similar to the Bubba Gump Shirmp Co. of Forest Gump fame).
Stefan Eriksson (black) — notable for his Enzo Ferrari crash and formerly of Gizmondo. His car was impounded by the City of Beverly Hills while being driven by his wife in March 2006. Also alleged to have wrecked another SLR in England. He is accused by authorities of stealing both of the above mentioned cars, plus a black Enzo and an additional two Mercedes - a total of $3.8million - from a UK finance company.
Carl Freer — formerly of Gizmondo
Prince Naseem Hamed (silver)— former boxer, wrote it off in what was described by the judge as a "suicidal" head on smash. Jailed for 15months.
Thierry Henry - silver, in June 2005. Henry gave in to temptation and signed on the dotted line at a motor show in France. He is also known to own the SLR’s arch-rival from Porsche, the £300,000 Carrera GT, and an Aston Martin Vanquish, a positive bargain in comparison at just £170,000
Paris Hilton (black) - changed to an SLR after her boyfriend wrote-off her Bentley Continental GT
Jay Leno - added one to his huge car and motorcycle collection
Daniel Sadek — real estate investor turned film producer will feature his SLR McLarens in the upcoming
Eddie Griffin film, Redline
Donald J. Trump (silver) - As seen in episode 8 of The Apprentice 5
Robbie Williams (black) - at his house in Los Angeles, although he doesn't have a driving license.
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