Der Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 5.4L Supercharged M155 SLR AMG V8 und einer Leistung von 626 - 650 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

Technische Daten

Wichtige Höhepunkte

• Built jointly by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking
• Carbon-fiber crash structures and automatic deploying airbrake
• Side-exit exhausts located right behind the front wheels

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003 - 2010) represents a watershed moment for Mercedes-Benz / McLaren and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany / UK during the 2000s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 5.4L Supercharged M155 SLR AMG V8 paired with a AMG Speedshift 5-speed automatic allowed it to reach 334 km/h (208 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (3.6s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.