SLR McLaren (C199) 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review

[Monteverdi]

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[Yaz]

Still love the SLR. Can't believe it's over ten years old and it still looks fresh.

 

[LaArtist]

And people used to say that design would age fast..hah!

 

[Pagani]

Wow, an amazing piece of machinery! I know these are prohibitively expensive to maintain (as well as to acquire used), but it has got to be a relief that there is no ABC suspension on these.

 

[Yaz]

This car will be my midlife crisis car

The comments on YT complaining about how it has a tape player are hilarious. These kids don't know this car was designed in the late 90's?

 

[MBFanToDeath]

You're right, sketches from '98

 

[Tarek]

I'd kill for a black 722s!

 

[ThroughandThrough]

It's been about 11 years since I've last seen an SLR McLaren in South Beach.

This past Saturday I was driving around Southlake and spotted one with black behind the side vent, perhaps this was a custom job or perhaps it is a special model.

Later that Saturday, I spotted one in West Village, Dallas parked along the street.

That car has a presence like few other cars...the long hood and tight bootie make it a looker.

 

[dalab]

I remember the first time I saw a picture of the SLR and it was by miles the most beautiful, interesting and spectacular car I ever seen.
Never saw one in RL.

 

[DJRaze99]

I still think that this one of the most beautiful cars is in the world, peculiarly Stirling Moss...

 

[Rolf]

I love the SLR it has beautiful breathtaking front and rear styling, the nose reminiscent of a F1 cars front nose and rear light and boot treatment highlighting the best Mercedes styling themes of early 2000's. It still looks modern and refreshing today as it was in 2003/2004 when it first appeared. And who can forger the awesome noise of that supercharged V8 coming out of those lovely side pipes!

 

[Wunderkind]

All the SLR needs are new carbon ceramic brakes, a new pedal box, a new steering rack, and a new transmission and it will be banged up to date with the best of them.

 

[DJRaze99]

AMG GT great would be suitable for creating the version similar to SLR Stirling Moss, the same as the Jaguar did it from F-Type, creating Project 7. I will say frankly I would prefer him to see in such a form with a powerful engine than Black Series.

 

[Rainer271]

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[tennmb]

I had the pleasure of selling an SLR. Amazing, over engineered vehicle. Crazy how many you find out there with less than 500 miles. And, pretty static on value if you keep them with ultra low miles.

 

[sako97]

I passed on a (now) amazing deal on a gorgeous Coupé during the recession, when both the SLR and CGT dipped well below $300k. I still kick myself over it; I would've kept it for decades as it's proven to be timeless. Its prettier and better engineered than 90% of the new offerings.

I even saved photos in my archives from my testdrive in Florida:

In a world of numbers-driven supercars with turbos and endless drive modes, the SLR is one you just get in and drive... quickly and relatively comfortably... No supercar had knee and side airbags nor the practicality when it was first introduced.

In the South of France/Monaco SLRs are a common site as people still use them as everyday GTs.

MSO is still releasing engine/transmission/exhaust updates in 2017 for owners:

"McLaren Edition" body work. I prefer the timelessness of the original

 

[slicknick]

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I wouldn't necessarily say forgotten though....For me, it was more of a powerful and fast GT car than a hypercar...When it comes to serving as a hypercar, surely the Enzo and the Carrera GT were better propositions, whereas the SLR was much better in terms of comfort and long distance endurance

 

[Yaz]

@sako97 , don't you think the original turbine wheels fitted it a lot more than the 722's or Brabus'?

MSO update ruined it if you ask me. Glad it's an option.

My only complaints about it is that you had to slam the doors to get them to close and the foot rest is too close to the brake pedal (due to the exhaust system)

 

[sako97]

@sako97 , don't you think the original turbine wheels fitted it a lot more than the 722's or Brabus'?

I always loved the turbine wheels, but the Brabus Monoblocks with the Crystal Galaxite Black exterior and Berry interior was such a jaw dropping combination in person. Nothing quite like it. The 722 wheels don't look as good on a non-722 SLRs.

For Crystal Laurite silver, the turbines are a must

 

[Wolfgang]

New brand club for Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: Chantilly 2017: Inaugural meeting of the SLR Club

The opportunity to come together to experience and enjoy the appeal of the exclusive Mercedes-Benz SLR family of vehicles is being offered to all owners of a model series 199 super sports car through the new SLR Club. The club’s inaugural meeting took place at this year’s Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, at which Mercedes-Benz also showcased the 1999 Vision SLR. The SLR Club is set to become an official Mercedes-Benz brand club in 2018. ALL TIME STARS, the Mercedes-Benz Classic dealership, is currently offering a rare opportunity to acquire an SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster (R 199).

Stuttgart. The new SLR Club picked a suitably auspicious occasion for its inaugural meeting on 10 September 2017: the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille celebrates international automobile culture in a variety of very high-class formats. The event, which takes place in the surrounds of the 16th century Château de Chantilly, was held for the fourth time in 2017. Last year Mercedes-Benz caused something of a stir here with the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6. In 2017 the Stuttgart carmaker was showcasing its Vision SLR at Chantilly. This concept car made its debut as the “Silver Arrow of tomorrow” in January 1999 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

The SLR Club will provide a strong platform for activities celebrating the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren super sports car. A total of 2157 models of the very exclusive 199 series were built between 2003 and 2009: along with 1262 Coupés (C 199) there were 520 Roadsters (R 199) and 375 special models built to commemorate Stirling Moss’s victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S). These include 150 models of both the SLR 722 Coupé and the SLR 722 S Roadster, as well as 75 exceptionally sporty SLR Stirling Moss special models (Z 199) – a classic speedster without roof or windscreen. All versions share a common ground-breaking bodyshell construction featuring fibre composites and aluminium, and are powered by a supercharged V8 engine developed by Mercedes-AMG.

In Chantilly, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren shone out as a particularly exciting super sports car of the 21st century. Appropriately for the inauguration of the SLR Club, twelve vehicles from the 199 model series took part in the Supercars Rally, which was held for the first time in 2016.

A strong community with a long-term future, dedicated to an outstanding car that’s destined to become a classic: that’s the new SLR Club set up by owners of the super sports car. The club aims to promote interest in and dedication to the 199 model series, and future activities will include driving events in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Classic. SLR owners can contact the SLR Club via www.slr-club.com.

In the coming year the club is set to become one of the current number of 80 officially recognised brand clubs. The brand clubs have around 100,000 members around the world. Their commitment keeps the history of each brand alive. Mercedes-Benz Classic supports the clubs’ activities on a number of levels, including making available its wide-ranging expertise.

One particular item of interest provided by Mercedes-Benz Classic for enthusiasts of exceptional and classic cars is the company’s own dealership, ALL TIME STARS. ALL TIME STARS is currently offering a rare opportunity to acquire an SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster (R 199) directly from them. The 2009-registered vehicle with 25,800 kilometres on the clock has been very well maintained in its original condition.

Chantilly 2017: Gründungstreffen des neuen SLR Clubs - Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG