The SLR McLaren showcases the expertise and experience of both Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner, McLaren. The new SLR roadster has ample thoroughbred race-track credentials, opening up a whole new saga in AMG performance for customers who want greater sportiness without losing any of the car's impressive practicality. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR is available as a roadster and comes in three different colors. |
The SLR McLaren has a full carbon-fiber monocoque build, swing-wing door design, and two-tone soft top that opens or closes in less than 10 seconds. The roof is outfitted with a newly developed material. It is available in black, tan, or red, and can be lowered at the touch of a button. The sleek sculpted design starts at the long hood and new windshield frame, flowing over the slanted side gills, doors, rear fenders and trunklid. Cabin highlights include supple leather upholstery, carbon-fiber bucket seats, and a seven-speaker Bose sound system, allowing for undiluted open-air driving pleasure of the highest level. |
The addition of steel-reinforced A-pillars, two fixed roll bars, and unique carbon-fiber crash elements hasn't done much to diminish the SLR's performance. The A-pillar steel tubes are integrated as part of a safety system that includes two non-retractable hoops, six air bags, and sophisticated traction control. |
