2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLR McLAREN

2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR McLAREN
Sold for US$ 191,400 Including Commission
Bonhams Auction, Amelia Island, Florida 2015
VIN. WDDAJ76F45M000157
Engine no. 15598060000131
5,439cc DOHC Supercharged V8 Engine
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
617bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed AMG Speedshift R Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*7,400 miles from new
*Presented in nearly showroom fresh condition
*One of only 45 SLRs produced in the 2004 calendar year
*A perfect blend of Mercedes-Benz quality and McLaren/AMG performance
*Offered with CARFAX report, books and service history
THE MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN
Introduced in 2003, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren supercar was created through the collaboration of two legendary automotive powerhouses, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. The result was a 617-horsepower, 206 mile-per-hour grand touring coupe that combined Mercedes luxury, AMG performance, and McLaren technology.
SLR, which stands for Sport Leicht Rennsport (Sport Light Racing), recalls the venerable 300SLR racing cars from the 1950s that were driven to victories in the Targa Florio and Mille Miglia by Sir Stirling Moss, along with the iconic 300SL road car. The SLR McLaren pays homage to these cars with its long hood, sweeping roofline, and side exit exhausts, reminiscent of the 300SLR 'Uhlenhaut Coupe'.
From a design standpoint, the SLR McLaren is unmistakably a modern Mercedes-Benz, with its rounded headlights and prominent three-pointed star, however the side vents and dramatic sweeping lines differentiate it from any other Mercedes. Moreover, the dihedral doors are a part of McLaren's DNA, as they were used on the mighty McLaren F1. These doors not only add drama to the car, they open in less space, which is important for a car as wide as the SLR, and recall racing cars from McLaren's past. The nose section is inspired by the nosecone of a Fomula 1 car, referencing the relationship between McLaren and Mercedes as race team and engine supplier. The sense of occasion demonstrated by the doors and the long, sweeping lines carries through to the interior. Inside, there is a pulsing red start button on top of the gearshift lever that initiates the riotous fanfare from the side-exit exhaust.
The SLR McLaren was manufactured at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, England. It features a carbon fiber and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body shell and chassis and an all-aluminum supercharged 5,439cc V8 engine hand-built by AMG. The twin-screw Lysholm-type supercharger provides 16 psi of boost to the M115 powerplant. Mercedes opted for an AMG Speedshift R 5-speed-transmission to drive the rear wheels. It also features brake-by-wire "Sensotronic" carbon ceramic disc brakes, which offer improved fade resistance over steel discs and are assisted by an innovative active aerodynamics airbrake system.
Despite its high-tech construction and Formula 1 inspired technology, the SLR McLaren weighs nearly 4,000 pounds and retains the luxuries of a modern Mercedes-Benz, including climate control, 7-speaker BOSE sound system, multifunction steering wheel, and leather interior. The weight, however, doesn't hinder its ability to perform, being able to achieve 60 miles-per-hour in 3.2 seconds and 100 miles-per-hour in 7.5 seconds.
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