During the early to mid 2000s, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren took their Formula 1 partnership at the time a step further to road cars and created the SLR, which was based on the initial concept that was unveiled in 1999. Specifically, the SLR was produced from 2003 to 2009, with the roadster making its debut in 2007. It is powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 with 617 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque. The SLR (stands for Sport Licht Rennsport, or Sport Light Racing) makes the sprint to 60 mph in the mid to low three-second range and is capable of a top speed of 208 mph. The only transmission available with the SLR is a five-speed automatic. The SLR consists of a carbon fiber tub attached to an aluminum subframe and every one of its body panels made of carbon fiber. It also uses conventional springs and dampers along with carbon-ceramic brakes. In addition, the SLR became the first vehicle to have a complete carbon fiber monocoque chassis and its V8 built entirely in-house by AMG. Its cabin is made as comfortable and luxurious as possible without sacrificing performance capabilities. Two other special and limited editions of the SLR followed after the roadster, specifically the 722 and Stirling Moss Editions. In all, 2,157 units of the SLR were made over its entire production run.
The standard Mercedes-McLaren SLR coupe is currently valued in the mid to high $200,000s, while the the standard roadster is currently valued in the mid $300,000s to low $400,000s. Overall, the SLR is an absolutely amazing and stunning supercar with incredible performance and quality that tends to be underappreciated compared to other modern exotics.
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