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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Preview Indiana

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is the result of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner, McLaren. Inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955, the first SLR was a coupe introduced as a 2005 model.

Local Companies

World Wide Motors, Inc.
(317) 580-6800
3900 East 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN
Mike Raisor Imports, Inc.
(765) 448-4582
2912 East Main St.
Lafayette, IN
Mercedes-Benz of Fort Wayne
(260) 432-7200
7227 West Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN
D-Patrick, Inc.
(812) 473-6500
200 N. Green River Rd.
Evansville, IN
Gurley-Leep Motor Werks
(574) 254-7130
4004 North Grape Road
Mishawaka, IN
Napleton's Auto Werks of Indiana, Inc.
(219) 865-3800
1349 Indianapolis Blvd.
Schererville, IN
Mercedes-Benz of Indianapolis
(317) 924-5321
2314 North Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN
Blue Chip Leasing
(812) 265-4321
311 E Clifty Dr
Madison, IN
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(317) 844-3030
931 N Range Line Rd
Carmel, IN
Avis Rent A Car
(260) 483-6999
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Fort Wayne, IN

Critical Knowledge:
  • First convertible version of the SLR McLaren

  • Built with a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis

  • Structural rigidity is unchanged from the coupe

  • Seats are leather-clad carbon-fiber buckets

  • Supercharged V8 engine is rated at 626 hp

  • Mercedes-Benz claims a 0 to 62 time of about 3.8 seconds

  • Top speed is an estimated 208 mph, the same as the coupe

  • The rear spoiler doubles as an "airbrake" at speed

  • North American sales start in 2008


Introduction
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is the result of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner, McLaren. Inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955, the first SLR was a coupe introduced as a 2005 model. Offering exotic looks, build materials, and powerplant (with a price to match), the SLR quickly vaulted to the top tier of the exotic sport/GT class. For 2008, the SLR's roof can be replaced with a folding convertible soft top"without any reported loss in structural rigidity"to create the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster.


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