Mercedes McLaren is a well-known German supercar, produced from 2003 to 2009 by the world famous German company. This car is interesting because not only Mercedes but also McLaren Automotive was engaged in its development and production. Thus, this turned out to be their joint project.
A bit of history
Mercedes McLaren is often classified as a supercar. However, many critics have a different opinion. They say that it is rather a car belonging to the class of super-GT. The closest competitors of the Mercedes in this case are the Ferrari 599 GTB and Aston Martin Vanquish.
One of the main goals of the developers was to combine in this car the features of a supercar and the specifics of cars belonging to the GT class. Everyone knows that the full name of this model is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Moss. The abbreviation SLR is translated as follows: sport, light, racing. Which in Russian means "sports, lightweight, racing."
Mercedes SLR McLaren Stirling Moss is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world. So what about such a unique car should be told in more detail.
Exterior concept
Design and exterior are a very important part of the car. Looking at this Mercedes, we can confidently say: the cooperation of the two companies was not in vain. The car has become a true masterpiece. And this applies both to appearance and technical characteristics.
Due to the work of McLaren specialists, it was possible to give the new product a special style. This has definitely not happened. The company's designers took a different look at the project and decided not to make a typical “Mercedes” design, but another. Of course, traditional style is splendor. However, it is not suitable for a car that belongs to the GT class.
With its external appearance, this car is a racing car, during the creation of which the developers took into account all the laws of aerodynamics. The classic color of the model is silver. But the concern provides potential buyers the opportunity to order the shade option that they want.
A characteristic feature of the exterior of this machine is an elongated hood and a rearwardly shifted cab. This made it possible to place a more powerful engine under the hood. In general, this model resembles a car of the fifties. There are certain similarities in the exterior. However, the features that are inherent in the machines of the 90s (the shape of frames and doors, the curvature of the body) are noticeable.
Body design and interior
The doors of this car are made in the form of "wings" opening upwards. Due to this, you can significantly save space. Anyway, many people believe that it looks chic and stylish. By the way, such doors make it possible to get out of the car even in those situations in which, with the help of ordinary people, this would simply not work. The door would be elementarily locked.
The body of this original Mercedes is made of carbon (carbon) fiber. Today this material is the most demanded when it comes to the manufacture of supercars or traditional supercars. Note that carbon fiber is both strong and light. Through the use of this material, it was possible to reduce the number of seconds required to disperse, and increase the maximum speed.
What can be said about the interior of a car like the Mercedes McLaren? It is concise, harmonious and sophisticated. The center console is the first thing in the cabin that instantly attracts the eye. All sensors, as well as a tachometer with a speedometer, are located behind the steering wheel. This is a very profitable solution, convenient. Interior design successfully harmonizes with the exterior of the car and enhances the impression of the model as a sports supercar GT.
Specifications
This is a very important part. Under the hood of this car, a 626-horsepower 8-cylinder engine is installed, which runs under the control of a 5-speed automatic transmission. Up to a hundred kilometers, this car can accelerate in 3.8 seconds, and the maximum speed is 334 km / h.
The power unit itself has a horizontal central position, due to which it was possible to maintain the stability of the Mercedes on the highway. But many believe that because of this arrangement of the motor, the car received an overly low landing. However, because of this, the center of gravity is located quite low. And this in a positive way affected the handling of the machine. The Mercedes feels differently, not like a regular GT car, so you need to get used to it. However, this specificity is rather a positive nuance than a negative one.
Versions and Modifications
In 2006, the public appeared such a car as the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. Its feature is a 650-horsepower engine, 19-inch alloy wheels, a suspension with tightly tuned shock absorbers, a 10-cm clearance and a maximum of 337 km / h. And there is also a version of AMG. Its power is 722 horsepower. The company claims to be the most powerful SLR in history. Pretty fast turned out Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Its price was 675,000 dollars. A total of 30 such models were released.
Then came out the model 722 GT with a 680-horsepower engine. Such a Mercedes cost 750 thousand dollars. It was followed by the “Roadster” - an open version that has become “heavier” coupe by 60 kilograms. The maximum of this car was 332 km / h, and the cost is $ 493,000. Behind it came out the Roadster 722 S (with a 5.5-liter 650-horsepower engine), and then the SLR McLaren Stirling Moss, reaching “hundreds” in 3.5 seconds, with a maximum of 350 km / h. How much does a Mercedes-Benz McLaren cost? Its price is 1,200,000 euros. And the money is worth such a powerful GT-car with a 5.5-liter 650-horsepower unit.
The latest version was the 2010 SLR McLaren Edition with a carbon fiber body kit, a double diffuser and a retuned steering. A 5.4-liter 650-horsepower engine under the hood and a top speed of 340 km / h - only 25 were produced.
Rigging
It is logical to assume that in such a car there is simply a huge number of options and equipment. Take, for example, the 2005 model - serial. Electric sports carbon seat, bi-xenon headlights, cruise control, central locking, wipers with rain sensors, navigation system with CD player and built-in radio, heated washer system, traction control, light sensors, power steering, security system are just a small part of what this car can boast of!
On-board computer, multimedia, headlight washers, power steering, ABS, built-in phone, dual-zone climate control, airbags - this is all and much more in this car! And, most interestingly, it’s real to get it. There are announcements of an already “burnt” car. Such a Mercedes McLaren will cost about 14.6 million rubles. And the price is really worthy of this powerful, fast and comfortable car, on the hood of which the famous three-beam Mercedes star sparkles.