SLR McLaren (C199) Mclaren Mercedes SLR Sport

[Swissbob]

Agree, add to that the steering system was mediocre, the brakes too.

The 9G MCT probably can’t handle the engine’s torque.

Yes it was from the A-Class. The brakes were electric ( W211).

The 9G-MCT can handle 1000Nm, therefore no problem.

 

[tennmb]

I still to this day have never seen a SLR in person. Unbelievable.

M

I sold the only one allocated to our dealership. We received it late and it ended up sitting for a year. Sold at a massive discount and loss. First and only car that the factory paid me a commission directly. The owner let it sit without driving for years and we had to replace the fuel system. He ended up selling it for $385k back in 2020 through Hagerty. This is the exact unit. https://www.mecum.com/lots/405251/2006-mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren/

 

[Swissbob]

It’s a monster of a car, but somehow unfinished.


They blew the budget on the carbon stuff, and therefore had to put the Drivetrain/ Steering rack out of the Mercedes Benz parts bin.

 

[Merc1]

Mercedes and McLaren just had different visions and philosophies on what the car should be resulting in a compromised product, IMO.

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