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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Year2003
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving20.9 litres/100 km (11.25 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.5 litres/100 km (16.22 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.8 litres/100 km (21.78 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power627.00 PS (461 kW or 618 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque781 Nm (79.6 kgf-m or 576.1 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed334.0 km/h (207.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)3.8 seconds
0-50 miles2.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3546 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space272 litres (72 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1768 kg (3,897.8 pounds)
Overall length4660 mm (183.5 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity98.0 litres (25.89 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions357.0 g/km
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