This realy is one of the super exotic cars of the moment. Only problem is that is not the only one. So youll have to chose between a bunch of others as well very good supercars. Whats more especific of this car its its lines. Its just so beautiful.VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Gas Mileage: 13 mpg city / 17 mpg highway
Engine: V8, SOHC, 5.5 Liter
Horsepower: 617 @6500 Torque: 575 @3250 ft-lbs
Trans: Automatic
Drive: RWD
Fuel Capacity: 25.80 gallons
Fuel Type: Unleaded
New for 2006
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is powered by a 617-horsepower supercharged 5.5-liter Mercedes-AMG V8 combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission and AMG Speedshift with Comfort, Sport, and Manual programs. The SLR McLaren body is carbon fiber composition construction and the brakes are carbon fiber ceramic discs with 8-piston caliper at the front and 4-piston calipers at the rear. Under hard braking above 59 mph, the adaptive rear spoiler acts as an airbrake, popping up at a 65-degree angle for increased downforce and improved stability.
Introduction
The SLR McLaren is Mercedes-Benz’s entry into the high-performance sports GT category and combines styling elements from the original 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR roadster, the legendary SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, and the current Formula 1 Silver Arrow races cars. The SLR McLaren showcases the experience of both Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner McLaren, and is powered by a hand-built 617-horsepower supercharged 5.5-liter V8, the first engine developed exclusively by Mercedes-AMG. One of the most recognizable styling cues carried forward from the original SLR is the gullwing doors, although on the SLR McLaren the doors are hinged at the front of the door rather than at the roof.
Interior Design and Special Features
Swing-wing doors that open up and out provide a dramatic entrance to the car similar to the Mercedes famous gullwing SLs. Settling into the cockpit reveals a cabin with a straightforward layout thats usable at a glance. Carbon fiber, aluminum and exclusive hides of leather are used throughout and everything is of very high quality. Some people might find the SLRs interior design a bit too derivative of the regular SL-Class, however. The SLRs trunk offers up almost 10 cubic feet of cargo capacity, which is significantly better than the capacity of most other exotic sports cars.
Safety
Though no governmental crash tests have been performed, the SLR McLaren should protect occupants to an extremely high degree. Its body structure is made out of lightweight and extremely strong carbon fiber, which is the same material used for Formula One racecars. Standard safety features include Tele Aid, stability control, side and side curtain airbags, knee-protecting airbags and carbon-ceramic brakes with ABS, Mercedes Sensotronic feature and BrakeAssist.
Powertrains and Performance
The rear-drive Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren comes equipped with a 5.4-liter supercharged V8. Its capable of 617 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 575 lb-ft of torque at a low 3,250 rpm. Only one transmission is offered: a five-speed automatic with adaptive shifting AMG SpeedShift programming. The driver can manually select transmission gearing via steering wheel-mounted buttons. According to Mercedes, the SLR can achieve 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and top out at 208 mph.
Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options
The Mercedes-Benz SLR is a two-passenger, exotic performance coupe. Of course, this being a Mercedes, theres a high emphasis on luxury, and all of the cars features come standard. On the outside the SLR is equipped with features like bi-HID headlights and 19-inch wheels with high-performance tires (255/35ZR19 in front and 295/30ZR19 in back). Inside, theres exclusive Grand Nappa or Silver Arrow leather upholstery, real aluminum trim, a Bose surround-sound system with a six-CD changer, automatic dual-zone climate control and adaptive cruise control. The SLRs seats are unusual in that they dont provide much adjustment. Instead, Mercedes offers special upholstery modules to specifically tailor seat comfort for each individual owner.
Driving Impressions
The SLR delivers the type of excitement one would expect of a 21st-century sports car. The cars sophisticated suspension, long wheelbase, low center of gravity and wide track provide stability and predictability under extreme driving conditions. At high speeds in long, sweeping corners and through rapid transitions, the SLR feels as buttoned down as any other exotic. Acceleration is explosive and strangely drama-free -- just stand on the throttle and go. Road noise and braking response are probably the cars weakest links. Every road impact can be heard in the cabin and the Sensotronic brakes are difficult to modulate during normal driving situations.
Favorite Features
My favorite feature is its pickup..0-60 in a blink of an eye and also its style is very different.
Overall Review
I would reccoment this car to the people that just want to waste mass amounts of money for a car that isnt that good.
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Price Range
Suggested Retail $450,000
Invoice Price $418,500