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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.7 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 mixed driving14.5 litres/100 km (16.22 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power626.00 PS (460 kW or 617 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque780.00 Nm (79.5 kgf-m or 575.3 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
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
Power/weight ratio0.3541 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3087 litres (816 gallons)
Cargo space272 litres (72 gallons)
Optional cargo space272 litres (72 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1770 kg (3,902.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1938 kg (4,272.6 pounds)
Towing weight1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Overall length4660 mm (183.5 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity98.0 litres (25.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR446280
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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