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Auction archive: Lot number 198

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Auktion 06.06.2015
6 Jun 2015
Estimate
£180,000 - £210,000
ca. US$280,063 - US$326,740
Price realised:
£246,400
ca. US$383,375
Auction archive: Lot number 198

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Auktion 06.06.2015
6 Jun 2015
Estimate
£180,000 - £210,000
ca. US$280,063 - US$326,740
Price realised:
£246,400
ca. US$383,375
Beschreibung:

The SLR McLaren, introduced in November 2003, was Mercedes-Benz's foray into the world of the supercar, alongside such cars as the Porsche Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo. It was developed in collaboration with the McLaren Technology Centre which, at the time, was partially owned by Mercedes-Benz. While Ferrari and Porsche pursued creating the best all-out supercars that the world had ever seen, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren attempted to create an car that coupled the best aspects of supercars with that of grand tourers. Engineers at Mercedes-Benz and McLaren took care to place the V8 as far back as possible in the chassis in order to improve the car's handling, giving the SLR near-perfect weight distribution. The SLR's engine produces 617bhp at 6,500rpm, thanks to a Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger. A dash from 0-60mph took 3.8 seconds and the car leads to a quarter mile in just over 11 seconds with a top speed of 206mph. Its AMG Speedshift R transmission provides three manual modes to suit the owner's style of driving. Other remarkable technical features include the Sensotronic 'brake by wire' system, carbon-ceramic disc brakes and an automatic airbrake which can bring the SLR to a screeching halt from 120mph to a dead stop in less than 240 feet. This SLR Roadster is in absolutely unmarked condition and is finished in black with a black hood and red/black trim. The cockpit area of a SLR is a thing of beauty and to drive such a car is a memorable experience. This one is no different, the engine fired up immediately when request and to be expected of such a car, she drives with no known faults. The gullwing doors are perfectly functional even with the hood up. Whether you are driving to your local restaurant or to the South of France, there can be few more exciting ways to travel than a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

Auction archive: Lot number 198
Auction:
Datum:
6 Jun 2015
Auction house:
Historics at Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Thorney Lane North
Iver, SL0 9HF
United Kingdom
auctions@historics.co.uk
+44 (0)1753 639170
+44 (0)1522 262177
Beschreibung:

The SLR McLaren, introduced in November 2003, was Mercedes-Benz's foray into the world of the supercar, alongside such cars as the Porsche Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo. It was developed in collaboration with the McLaren Technology Centre which, at the time, was partially owned by Mercedes-Benz. While Ferrari and Porsche pursued creating the best all-out supercars that the world had ever seen, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren attempted to create an car that coupled the best aspects of supercars with that of grand tourers. Engineers at Mercedes-Benz and McLaren took care to place the V8 as far back as possible in the chassis in order to improve the car's handling, giving the SLR near-perfect weight distribution. The SLR's engine produces 617bhp at 6,500rpm, thanks to a Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger. A dash from 0-60mph took 3.8 seconds and the car leads to a quarter mile in just over 11 seconds with a top speed of 206mph. Its AMG Speedshift R transmission provides three manual modes to suit the owner's style of driving. Other remarkable technical features include the Sensotronic 'brake by wire' system, carbon-ceramic disc brakes and an automatic airbrake which can bring the SLR to a screeching halt from 120mph to a dead stop in less than 240 feet. This SLR Roadster is in absolutely unmarked condition and is finished in black with a black hood and red/black trim. The cockpit area of a SLR is a thing of beauty and to drive such a car is a memorable experience. This one is no different, the engine fired up immediately when request and to be expected of such a car, she drives with no known faults. The gullwing doors are perfectly functional even with the hood up. Whether you are driving to your local restaurant or to the South of France, there can be few more exciting ways to travel than a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

Auction archive: Lot number 198
Auction:
Datum:
6 Jun 2015
Auction house:
Historics at Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Thorney Lane North
Iver, SL0 9HF
United Kingdom
auctions@historics.co.uk
+44 (0)1753 639170
+44 (0)1522 262177
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