Model overview

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a grand tourer together produced by the German carmaker Mercedes-Benz and British carmaker McLaren Automotive and marketed from 2003 through 2010. 

When the vehicle was finished, Mercedes-Benz held 40 percent of the McLaren Group, and the automobile was built in association with the two companies. SLR is an acronym for "Sport Leicht Rennsport" (Sport Light Racing), a tribute to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which helped for inspiration. The vehicle was available in coupé, roadster, and speedster body styles.

The SLR McLaren is offered only in a single trim level. It is powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine delivering 617 hp and 575 pound-feet of torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Steering-wheel-mounted buttons allow the driver to change manually. It accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 206 mph, truly F1-worthy.

Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class are:

• Touchy brakes 
• Road sound can be interfering 
• Manual transmission not possible
• Huge dimensions gain clumsy maneuvering
• Not a performance-to-value ratio

Mercedes-Benz SLR Class PDF owner manual

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