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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photos

2003 — 2010 · coupe, convertible
126
photos
5
specifications
617–641
hp
3.5 s
best 0–100

Photos

126
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199), roadster, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 60247 68
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009 A silver speedster without a windshield driving dynamically against a dark background with a driver wearing a helmet and goggles.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199), roadster, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 60222 67
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009 Silver two-seater speedster without a windshield or roof, featuring a long sculpted hood, red bucket seats, twin roll hoops, and side-exit exhaust pipes on the front fender.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199), roadster, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 60221 75
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009 Silver two-seater speedster without a windshield or roof, featuring side-exit exhausts, large air intakes, roll hoops behind the headrests, and red interior seats against a dark studio background.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 60220 70
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 60219 58
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 60218 66
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 60217 60
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 60216 60
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 60215 74
SLR Stirling Moss — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 58535 72
SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 58534 74
SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 58533 77
SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 58532 70
SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S — 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 54705 66
SLR722 GT McLaren
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (C199) photo 54704 66
SLR722 GT McLaren

About this generation

The collaborative grand tourer supercar by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren featuring a supercharged V8 was produced from 2003 to 2010.

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199 coupe, R199 roadster, Z199 Stirling Moss) was jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive and assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK, between 2003 and 2010. Paying homage to the 1955 300 SLR racer, the car featured a full carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) monocoque, butterfly doors, carbon-ceramic brakes, and an active rear airbrake.

Power came from a front-mid-mounted 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine (M155) hand-built by AMG, producing 626 hp and 780 Nm of torque paired with a 5-speed AMG Speedshift automatic. In 2006, Mercedes launched the upgraded SLR 722 Edition (650 hp), commemorating Stirling Moss's 1955 Mille Miglia victory. A roadster version joined in 2007, followed in 2009 by the limited-run SLR Stirling Moss, a roofless and windshield-less speedster limited to 75 units. Total production reached 2,157 cars.

Specifications

5 in 3 body styles

Coupe C199 2 specifications

4656 mm183.3 in
Length
1908 mm75.1 in
Width
1261 mm49.6 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
272 l9.6 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
5.4
617hp(460 kW)
5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 3.8 s
Torque
780 Nm (575 lb-ft)
Top speed
334 km/h (208 mph)
Displacement
5439 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M 155.980
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1768 kg (3898 lb)
Fuel tank
98 l (25.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.5 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
348 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
722 Edition
641hp(478 kW)
5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 3.6 s
2006–2009
Torque
820 Nm (605 lb-ft)
Top speed
337 km/h (209 mph)
Displacement
5439 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M 155.980
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1724 kg (3801 lb)
Fuel tank
98 l (25.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.5 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
348 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4

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Roadster R199 2 specifications

4656 mm183.3 in
Length
1908 mm75.1 in
Width
1261 mm49.6 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
204 l7.2 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
5.4
617hp(460 kW)
5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 3.8 s
Torque
780 Nm (575 lb-ft)
Top speed
332 km/h (206 mph)
Displacement
5439 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M 155.980
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1824 kg (4021 lb)
Fuel tank
98 l (25.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.5 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
348 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
722 S
641hp(478 kW)
5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 3.7 s
2009–2009
Torque
820 Nm (605 lb-ft)
Top speed
335 km/h (208 mph)
Displacement
5439 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M 155.980
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1824 kg (4021 lb)
Fuel tank
98 l (25.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.5 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
348 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4

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Speedster Z199 1 specification

4820 mm189.8 in
Length
1944 mm76.5 in
Width
1221 mm48.1 in
Height
2700 mm106.3 in
Wheelbase
Petrol
Stirling Moss
641hp(478 kW)
5.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 3.5 s
Torque
820 Nm (605 lb-ft)
Top speed
350 km/h (217 mph)
Displacement
5439 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M 155.980
Aspiration
supercharged
Curb weight
1551 kg (3419 lb)
Fuel tank
98 l (25.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.5 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
348 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4

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Special editions

3
Stirling Moss · 2009 · 9 photos 722 GT · 2007 · 29 photos 722 Edition · 2006 · 8 photos
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