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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 24-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in, 460.1 kW / 617.0 hp / 617.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 780.0 N·m / 575.3 lb·ft / 575.3 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 334 km/h / 208 mph / 208 mph top speed, consumption 14.5 l/100km / 19.5 mpg-UK / 16.2 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2003
ModelSLR McLarenIssued until
SerieSLR classNumber made
Model familyC 199Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)272 l / 9.61 cu ft / 9.61 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4656 mm / 183.3 in / 183.3 inTotal (curb) weight1768 kg / 3898 lb / 3898 lb
Width1908 mm / 75.1 in / 75.1 inDry weight
Height1261 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1638 mm / 64.5 in / 64.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1569 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inWeight distribution (front)49.0 % / 49.0 % / 49.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity98 l / 21.5 UK gal / 25.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.374Frontal area (A)2.03 m2 / 21.9 sq ft / 21.9 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.76 m2 / 8.2 sq ft / 8.2 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)18.9 kW / 25.3 hp / 25.3 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder3
Engine constructionBore97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity679.88 cm3/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio8.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power460.1 kW / 617.0 hp / 617.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationsuperchargedMax. torque780.0 N·m / 575.3 lb·ft / 575.3 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)192.3 kW / 257.9 hp / 257.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output84.6 kW/l / 1.859 bhp/cu in / 1.859 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque143.4 N·m/l / 1.25 lb·ft/cu in / 1.25 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.06

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)2.90 s / 2.90 s / 2.90 sTop (maximal) speed334 km/h / 208 mph / 208 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio349.0 kW/ton / 264.4 bhp/ton / 264.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h3.80 s / 3.80 s / 3.80 sFuel consumption, City (urban)20.9 l/100km / 13.5 mpg-UK / 11.3 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)10.8 l/100km / 26.2 mpg-UK / 21.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)14.5 l/100km / 19.5 mpg-UK / 16.2 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time11.60 s / 11.60 s / 11.60 s (top 127 km/h / 79 mph / 79 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions357 g/km / 574 g/mi / 574 g/mi
  Range673 km / 418 mi / 418 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.5Turning circle12.2 m / 40.0 ft / 40.0 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs
Wheels front9.0J x 18 ET 45Wheels rear11.5J x 18 ET 44
Tyres front245/40 ZR 18Tyres rear295/35 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front370 mm / 14.6 in / 14.6 inBrake diameter rear360 mm / 14.2 in / 14.2 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

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