Vehicle layout : Front engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door conv
Engine : 5.5L/617-hp/575-lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-8
Transmission : 5-speed auto-clutch manual
Curb weight : 4050 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase : 106.3 in
Length x width x height : 183.3 x 75.1 x 50.4 in
0-60 mph : 3.8 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ : 11/16 mpg
CO2 emissions : 1.52 lb/mile
On sale in U.S. : Currently
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
A roadster version of the SLR went on sale in September 2007 for £350,000 ($711,065 U.S.). It uses the same supercharged V8 AMG power plant as its coupé siblings, developing 626 bhp (467 kW), to propel it to a top speed of 332 km/h and enable a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) dash time of 3.8 seconds. However, being a convertible the roadster will have to be burdened with extra weight and this will affect performance and handling. The Roadster's roof, however, is made from a "newly developed material" and hence will not take the form of a folding metal arrangement, as is now common on many modern cars. Following a manual unlatching, it takes a mere 10 seconds to fold away electrically. According to an official document from Mercedes, the cabin of the roadster is capable of allowing conversation between driver and passenger up to a speed of 124 mph (200 km/h) with the roof retracted. It is unsure if McLaren will release another version of the roadster like it did with the SLR 722 version. This roadster is aimed to compete against other sports cars such as the Pagani Zonda F Roadster. (source: Wikipedia)- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT
The 722 GT is a tuned version of the SLR 722 which is developed for a one-make racing series. The cars are built by Ray Mallock Ltd. with approval from Mercedes-Benz. The car features new wider bodywork to accommodate 19 inch OZ racing wheels. The front grill vents are removed and larger, free flowing air extractors sit on the hood and flank the side of the car. The rear now has a racing wing and diffuser.Under the body, the car has shed 398 kg and reduced its dry weight to 1300 kg (2866 lb). The engine remains in relatively stock specification but now produces 500 kW (680 bhp) and 830 N·m (612 ft·lbf) at 1.75 bar (175 kPa) boost. Inside, the car is stripped out with only the essential functions being controlled from a carbon fiber binnacle. New carbon fiber door panels and full roll cage complete the transformation.
Renntech announced 21 SLR McLaren 722 GT would be available to the North American market exclusively through RENNtech, for €795,000 (1.2 million USD).
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Speedster
To conclude its cooperation with McLaren, Mercedes Benz released a Speedster edition of the SLR, that was presented July 30, 2008. Inspired by the legendary 300 SLR, the Speedster will have gullwing doors, no roof and no windows. The car will be approximately 200kg lighter than the regular model. The production run is limited to 75 pieces.Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren parts accesories, dealers
