Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren C199 Sports Car (2003-2010)

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Keywords: coupedouble-wishboneflagshiphigh-performancemclarenmercedes-benzmid-sizerwdsohcsports-carsupercarsuperchargedv8

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren C199 is a flagship high-performance supercar in production from 2003 to 2010. It was powered by several tunes of an M155 supercharged V8 engine that is roughly based on the M113K found in 55 AMG models. A 5G-Tronic 5-speed automatic transmission is used.
The most expensive Mercedes vehicle on the market during its production run, the SLR McLaren enjoyed a range of exclusive features. It was front-mid-engined with dry sump lubrication. Curiously, Mercedes opted to give the car side exhausts.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) Coupe comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners. This provides the good cornering performance and durability,.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 95% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb M155 engine
  • Iconic styling
  • Beautiful supercharger whine
  • Dry sump
  • Double-wishbone all around
Cons
  • Exceptionally expensive

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Specifications

722 EditionSLR

Capacity

Cargo Capacity272 L / 9.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity97.0 L / 25.6 gal
Passengers2
Payload291 kg / 642 lbs247 kg / 545 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 390 mmVentilated discs, 370 mm
Brakes | RearDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle8.0 deg10.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle16.5 deg
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 255/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 R19Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18 Rear wheel tires: 295/35 R18
Turning Circle12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1251 mm / 49.3 in1261 mm / 49.6 in
Size | Length4656 mm / 183.3 in
Size | Width1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Front1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight1649.0 kg / 3635.4 lbs1693.0 kg / 3732.4 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 9J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11.5J x 19Front wheel rims: 9J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 11.5J x 18
Wheelbase2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.6 sec3.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.4 sec3.6 sec
CO2 Emission348 g/km
Fuel Economy14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 20.9 L/100km / 11.3 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed337.0 km/h / 209.4 mph334.0 km/h / 207.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineM 155.980
Engine | Bore97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio8.8:1
Engine | Displacement5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power650.0 hp / 484.7 kW @ 6500 rpm626.0 hp / 466.8 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output119.5 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque820 Nm / 604.8 lb-ft @ 3250-5000 rpm780 Nm / 575.3 lb-ft @ 3250-5000 rpm
Engine | TypeSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R

Production

Availability2006 ~ 20082003 ~ 2010

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