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2006 Mercedes McLaren SLR Basalt Black/ Black
ONLY 80 miles $359,500 |
The McLaren SLR is Mercedes answer to the Ferrari Enzo and Porsche
Carrera GT with performance statistics to match those two Supercars.
This Mercedes is a showcase of cutting-edge technology, not only for
its incredible engine but also for its novel use of carbon fiber and
other exotic innovations. It catapults to 60 mph from rest in 3.8
seconds and hits a top speed of more than 200 mph.
The $450,000 SLR brings together two of the most respected names in
the automotive industry: Mercedes-Benz's in-house AMG performance
division supplies a 617-hp supercharged V8, while British firm McLaren
Automotive, creator of Mercedes-Benz’s Formula One race cars, designed
and hand assembles the car itself at its facility in Working, England.
One dramatic example of technology transfer from Formula 1 racing is
the carbon fiber composite material of the new SLR body, which
provides rigidity and strength never before achieved in road-going
vehicles. Equally impressive is its high level of occupant protection.
The SLR is distinguished as the first series production vehicle to
utilize a front crash structure made exclusively of carbon fiber.
Specially designed to absorb crash energy at a constant rate, the
carbon fiber crash structure absorbs four to five times more energy in
a severe frontal collision than similar structures made of
conventional steel.
The high-performance SLR super
sports car is one of very few
production cars to make use of ceramic brake technology. The brake
discs on the SLR are made of a new composite material – a
fiber-reinforced ceramic with astounding stopping power, high heat
resistance, outstanding structural strength and long service life. The
discs weigh less than half that of conventional brakes, and are fitted
with eight-piston calipers in front and four-piston calipers in the
rear. The brake system alone can decelerate the SLR up to 1.3 g,
producing the theoretical equivalent of 2,000 horsepower. In addition,
an innovative airbrake in the form of an adaptive rear spoiler in the
trunk lid increases downforce, improving stability and
braking even
further. Under hard braking above 59 mph, the air brake pops up at a
65-degree angle, helping to stop the car from 62 mph is just 114 feet.
The SLR doesn't compromise luxury and comfort like other supercars do.
Truly an exotic car that is drivable on a daily basis.
Production capacity is limited to 500 cars per year for the world. The
first SLR rolled off the line in May 2004, and the 1,000th SLR left
the building in February 2006.
The 722 has replaced the SLR, and with the premium price{over MSRP}
the 722 is receiving for two tenths of a second faster from 0-60, the
refined 2006 model is a hard bargain to pass up!
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