The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199 / R199 / Z199) is a grand tourer jointly developed by German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive and sold from 2003 to 2010. When the car was developed, Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the  and McLaren Group, the car was produced in conjunction between the two companies. The “SLR” name is an abbreviation for “Sport Leicht Rennsport” (Sport Light Racing), and was a homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which served as the car’s inspiration. The car was offered in coupé, roadster and speedster bodystyles, with the latter being a limited edition model.

Special Features

The SLR is equipped with Sensotronic Brake Control, a brake-by-wire system with no mechanical connections. Its carbon-ceramic brake discs enhance stopping power and fade resistance.

Under the hood, the SLR boasts a hand-built 5.4 L (331.9 cu in) supercharged V8 engine made from aluminum alloy, weighing 232 kg.

It utilizes the AMG SPEEDSHIFT R five-speed automatic transmission, which offers three manual modes.

The car accelerates from 0 to 97 km/h in 3.4 seconds and completes 402 m in 11.2 seconds at 209 km/h.