Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is 183.5 inches in length, 75.2 inches in width, and 50 inches in height, producing a passenger space of 109.02 cubic feet. It has a total weight of 3,902 lbs., and a fuel capacity of 25.9 gallons.
Engine and Transmission
The SLR McLaren has a eight-cylinder fuel injection engine of three valves each. This gives a maximum output power of 616.9 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 575.3 feet-pounds at 3,250 rpm. It has a rear wheel drive, five-gear automatic transmission. It has an average fuel consumption of 16.2 miles per gallon and is classified as having a CO2 emission rate of 381 grams per mile.
Performance and Chassis
A new SLR McLaren in 2003 had an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph, making it one of the fastest production cars in the world in 2003. It had a power-to-weight ratio of 268.3 bhp/ton. The chassis is capable of a turning circle of 42.7 feet, and is fitted with ventilated disc brakes.
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