2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR-class Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

SLR McLaren SLR McLaren Roadster Package Includes

  • Interior

  • 6-way heated pwr body-contoured carbon fiber sport bucket seats w/lumbar support

  • Premium leather upholstery

  • Center console w/storage

  • Rubber-studded aluminum pedals

  • Exclusive velour front & rear floor mats w/SLR logo

  • Aluminum trim

  • AMG-designed leather-trimmed sport pwr adjustable steering wheel-inc

    fingertip shift controls, raised thumbgrips, audio & telephone controls

  • Matte chrome instrument panel w/analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp & fuel level gauges

  • Exterior temp display

  • Multi-function displays in speedometer-inc

    audio status, cruise control

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down

  • SmartKey system-inc

    remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking

  • SmartKey infrared remote-inc

    trunk open, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective door unlock

  • Bluetooth integrated hands-free telephone communication system

  • Cruise control w/digital readout

  • Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc

    stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification

  • Anti-theft alarm system w/tow away protection, infrared interior monitoring

  • Audio 30 APS AM/FM radio w/6-disc CD changer-inc

    concealed cassette player

  • Bose Cabin Surround audio system-inc

    (7) speakers, Bose Centerpoint signal processing, Bose AudioPilot digital processing

  • Auxiliary pwr outlet

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc

    electrostatic dust, pollen & active charcoal filters, smog-sensing automatic recirculation, humidity, dewpoint & sun sensors

  • Rear window defroster

  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

  • Aluminum & leather-trimmed shift knob w/starter button

  • Automatic ambient lighting

  • Exterior

  • Semi-automatic fabric soft top

  • Airbraking rear adjustable spoiler

  • Large front air dam

  • Formula 1-inspired arrow-shaped nose & twin-fin front spoiler

  • Side gill ventilation

  • Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc

    automatic level control, halogen high beams, polycarbonate lenses, heated headlamp washers, driver- selectable light-sensing

  • Programmable daytime running lamps

  • Pwr heated mirrors w/LED turn signals/memory

  • Rain-sensing wipers

  • Gullwing doors

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V8

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    5.5L/332

  • Fuel System

    SEFI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    617 @ 6500

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    575 @ 3250 - 5000

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    10.6

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist

  • Adaptive dual-stage airbags w/passenger occupancy sensor

  • Head & body side-impact airbags

  • Knee airbags

  • 3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force limiters

  • Electronic stability program (ESP)

  • Acceleration skid control (ASR)

  • Traction control

  • Programmable daytime running lamps

  • Black leather-wrapped roll over bars

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    40.0

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 5.5L SEFI 24-valve V8 AMG supercharged engine

  • Push button engine start

  • 5-speed AMG-enhanced driver-adaptive electronic automatic transmission-inc

    Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, AMG SpeedShift

  • Electronic stability program (ESP)

  • Acceleration skid control (ASR)

  • Traction control

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Front/rear forged independent double wishbone suspension-inc

    gas pressure shock absorbers, coil springs, antidive control

  • Front torsion stabilizer bar

  • 19\ x 9.0\ front turbine-designed light aluminum wheels

  • 19\ x 11.5\ rear turbine-designed light aluminum wheels

  • P255/35R19 front high performance tires

  • P295/30R19 rear high performance tires

  • Tirefit tire sealant & electric pump

  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering

  • 8-piston front/4-piston rear disc brakes

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist

  • Electro-hydraulic braking system w/carbon fiber reinforced lightweight ceramic brakes

  • Sensotronic brake control

  • AMG sports exhaust system w/dual sidepipes on each side

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Independent

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Independent

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    5

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    3.59

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.19

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.41

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.85

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.17 (R2 1.93)

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.06

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Mini-Compact

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 4 Corrosion Years / 50,000 Corrosion Miles

  • Unlimited Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Power

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    14.6 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    14.2 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA