Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster R199 Convertible (2007-2009)

89% Neofiliac
Keywords: convertibledouble-wishboneflagshiphigh-performancemclarenmercedes-benzmid-sizerwdsohcsports-carsupercarsuperchargedv8

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster R199 is a flagship luxury mid-size convertible supercar in production from 2007 to 2009. It was powered by two tunes of a supercharged M155 V8 engine that displaced 5.4 liters paired to Mercedes' 5G-Tronic automatic transmission.
Compared to the coupe version (C199), the Roadster has the same drivetrain, though its performance and handling are slightly worse. While it still has the same butterfly doors, with the top up the Roadster has worse lines.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great performance and handling
  • Overall good design
  • Exceptionally stout drivetrain
Cons
  • Worse performance than the coupe
  • Worse styling than the coupe
  • Low cargo capacity

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Specifications

RoadsterRoadster 722 S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity204 L / 7.2 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
Payload230 kg / 507 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | RearDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle16.5 deg
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 245/40 R18 Rear wheel tires: 295/35 R18Front wheel tires: 255/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 R19
Turning Circle12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1281 mm / 50.4 in
Size | Length4656 mm / 183.3 in
Size | Width1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Front1638.0 mm / 64.5 in1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
Track Width | Rear1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 9J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 11.5J x 18Front wheel rims: 9J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11.5J x 19
Wheelbase2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.8 sec3.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.6 sec3.5 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 Speed332.0 km/h / 206.3 mph335.0 km/h / 208.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineM 155.980
Engine | Bore97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.0:1
Engine | Displacement5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power626.0 hp / 466.8 kW @ 6500 rpm650.0 hp / 484.7 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in119.5 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque780 Nm / 575.3 lb-ft @ 3250-5000 rpm820 Nm / 604.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R

Production

Availability2007 ~ 20092008 ~ 2009

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