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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
Year2009
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving19.6 litres/100 km (12.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving18.1 litres/100 km (13.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power626.7 PS (461 kW or 618 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque779.70 Nm (79.5 kgf-m or 575.1 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed332.0 km/h (206.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.3436 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Passenger space1359 litres (359 gallons)
Cargo space283 litres (75 gallons)
Optional cargo space1740 litres (460 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (515.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1825 kg (4,023.4 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length4660 mm (183.5 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity97.0 litres (25.63 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD507540
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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