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For anyone that missed it on top Gear the other nite,
626bhp
0-60 in 3.3 secs
Top Speed over 200mph
Sweet as or what?
Full Write up:
MERCEDES BENZ SLR MCLAREN Friday 21st November 2003
It seems like the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been on the verge of being launched for a long time now. Today Mercedes issued a new set of pictures and information and it's now safe to assume that the supercar has finally arrived.
The two-seater, with its striking "swing-wing" doors and styling elements borrowed from the Formula 1 Silver Arrows, attempts to build on the legacy of the famous SLR race cars of the 1950s. Equipped with cutting-edge race car technology and ground-breaking new Mercedes developments is sure to create a stir wherever it goes. The prolonged bonnet will capture attention if nothing else!
The newly developed V8 supercharged engine delivers a handy 626bhp which can launch the SLR to 60mph in just 3.8 seconds. The top speed is approximately 207mph!
The body is made from carbon fibre composites giving it the capacity for immense energy absorption - handy if you bin it.
Safety
The SLR is the world's first series-produced car to have a front crash structure manufactured entirely from carbon fibre. Adaptive airbags, newly developed 'kneebags' and sidebags, belt tensioners, high-performance ceramic brake discs and an automatically adaptive airbrake in the boot lid round off the range of safety equipment on board.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced new material technology to the manufacture of the brake discs too. They are made from fibre-reinforced ceramic and giving high fade-resistance and a very long life. Not only that but they will stop the car rather quickly too.
That Bonnet
Whilst it may seem a little out of proportion, the reasoning behind the lengthy engine bay is to ensure that the engine sits behind the front wheels - a set up MB call a "front mid-engined design".
The dry sumped 5.5-litre motor is supercharged to give the 600+ brake and an enormous 575 lb-ft of torque – a figure which remains constant across a broad engine speed range of up to 5000 rpm. It's an attribute that helps the SLR reach 300km/h in 28.8 seconds!
The 5-speed automatic transmission, fitted as standard, is also designed for high performance. It allows the driver to choose between three programs with different shift characteristics. When "Manual" is selected, the five gears can either be shifted using buttons on the steering wheel or using the selector lever's Touchshift function. In this mode the driver can also select between three shift stages – "Sport", "SuperSport" and "Race" – significantly shortening the shift times still further for an even sportier drive.
The Body
The body design of the Gran Turismo with the Mercedes star takes classical styling elements from the legendary SLR race cars of the 1950s
In order to meet the highest of standards in terms of handling at top speed, directional stability and the cooling air requirements necessary for high-performance cars of this kind, Mercedes-Benz worked with McLaren on developing the aerodynamics. Following extensive wind-tunnel tests, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was given a virtually smooth underbody with a special six-channel diffusor under the rear. Both features are familiar design principles from Formula 1. They ensure that the airflow beneath the vehicle is virtually unimpeded and that negative lift, or downforce, is produced at higher speeds. The distinctive sidepipes on each side of the vehicle are also the result of the aerodynamic requirements. A conventional exhaust gas system would have disrupted the smooth line of the underbody.
At the rear of the SLR an adaptive spoiler provides additional downforce. From a speed of 59mph, it automatically adopts a 10-degree position, increasing the contact pressure at the rear axle. The spoiler also doubles as an airbrake: when the driver brakes heavily, it rises to an angle of 65 degrees, not only ensuring increased aerodynamic drag but also shifting the aerodynamic centre further towards the rear.
Inside
Individually padded carbon-frame seats, a multifunction steering wheel with race-car-type buttons for manual gear selection, clearly arranged chronometer-style instruments and high-grade materials surround the driver of the SLR - making sure that they feel they've spent their money well!
Can be found at: http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=102&i=7652
Opinions?
Very pricy 
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Sinth
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I NEED IT GIMME IT
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GIBBS
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i WILL have one 
how much are they?
[Edited on 18-05-2004 by GIBBS]
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chris_uk
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i prefer the older Mclaren!
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Simon
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i dont really like the look of it but i wouldnt turn it away if offered
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vibrio
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it's ugly as sin. too long in the nose not enough rear. that new porka is ugly as well. the pagani is not bad and the lambo is ok I suppose. I'd like the koniggsig CC thing
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quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
it's ugly as sin. too long in the nose not enough rear. that new porka is ugly as well. the pagani is not bad and the lambo is ok I suppose. I'd like the koniggsig CC thing
yes, sweden have produced a fantastic car with that koenigsegg !
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vibrio
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koenigsegg CCR
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.2 seconds
Top speed: 395+ km/h (242+ mph)
Standing quartermile: 9 seconds, end speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
Braking distance: 31 m (100–0 km/h)
Lateral g-force: 1.3 g
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 13 l/100 km
Combined: 17 l/100 km
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[Edited on 18-05-2004 by Adam]
[Edited on 18-05-2004 by Adam]
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SteveW
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FOG...ITS FOGGGGGG
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Tom
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I'd prefer the merc it was 3 seconds quicker round the track 
But that thing begining with K is boss 
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vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
I'd prefer the merc it was 3 seconds quicker round the track
But that thing begining with K is boss
that was the CC8s with only 655hp
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ryzer
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that mclaren looks poo
koenigsegg CCR yyyuuummmmm
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Adam
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my phone over exposes the pics a bit too much 
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Adam
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they're out there again today so I'll get some more pics
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
quote:
Originally posted by Tom
I'd prefer the merc it was 3 seconds quicker round the track
But that thing begining with K is boss
that was the CC8s with only 655hp
So is the better one the 'CCR' 
Anyways wait for the new bugati, w16 iirc and o-180 in like 14 seconds or something stupid 1000bhp (tis in my top gear calendar )
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vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
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Originally posted by Tom
I'd prefer the merc it was 3 seconds quicker round the track
But that thing begining with K is boss
that was the CC8s with only 655hp
So is the better one the 'CCR'
Anyways wait for the new bugati, w16 iirc and o-180 in like 14 seconds or something stupid 1000bhp (tis in my top gear calendar )
1000ps not 1000hp
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Tom
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Bugatti veyron
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vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
Bugatti veyron
it's going to have to be seriously quick to 100mph and handle amzingly after all the problems they have been having. still 4 turbos V16 OMFG thats going to be amazing to drive
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Tom
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You're wrong 
On the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show, when the brand new Lamborghini Murcielago was unveiled, Bugatti performed another trick, they showed the, what they say, final prototype of the Veyron 16/4, using an 8-Liter W16 engine with four turbo's, this car could put no less than 1001 Bhp at 6000 rpm on all four wheels with a massive torque of 1250 Nm.
This 'red' Veyron still used the four wheel drive from the first prototype, but that's about all it had in common,
Format : 750 x 525
Size : 66 Kb
for starters a new seven speed sequential gearbox now was installed, an enlarged wheelbase of 2700 mm gave an overall length of 4466 mm, still 1996 mm wide and only 1206 mm high, this Bugatti looked fast and furious, but would it perform too ?
According to Bugatti it will, when they finally start deliveries of this $700,000 car, the customer can be sure he'll end up with the fastest thing on the road, a top speed of 406 Km/h (252,3 Mph) was quoted ! Bugatti will even ship out a special engineer to the owner to perform high speed testing, preparation for a 400 Km/h top speed run will include different programming of the engine electronics and even fitting special Michelin tires, just for this run, afterwards these will again be removed by the engineer.
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quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
quote:
Originally posted by Tom
Bugatti veyron
it's going to have to be seriously quick to 100mph and handle amzingly after all the problems they have been having. still 4 turbos V16 OMFG thats going to be amazing to drive
W16 vibs 
252 mph
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vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
You're wrong
On the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show, when the brand new Lamborghini Murcielago was unveiled, Bugatti performed another trick, they showed the, what they say, final prototype of the Veyron 16/4, using an 8-Liter W16 engine with four turbo's, this car could put no less than 1001 Bhp at 6000 rpm on all four wheels with a massive torque of 1250 Nm.
This 'red' Veyron still used the four wheel drive from the first prototype, but that's about all it had in common,
Format : 750 x 525
Size : 66 Kb
for starters a new seven speed sequential gearbox now was installed, an enlarged wheelbase of 2700 mm gave an overall length of 4466 mm, still 1996 mm wide and only 1206 mm high, this Bugatti looked fast and furious, but would it perform too ?
According to Bugatti it will, when they finally start deliveries of this $700,000 car, the customer can be sure he'll end up with the fastest thing on the road, a top speed of 406 Km/h (252,3 Mph) was quoted ! Bugatti will even ship out a special engineer to the owner to perform high speed testing, preparation for a 400 Km/h top speed run will include different programming of the engine electronics and even fitting special Michelin tires, just for this run, afterwards these will again be removed by the engineer.
no your wrong. taken directly from the bugati site
A clear commitment to the technical design parameters: no compromises have been made to the Bugatti Veyrons ambitious technical specifications. The 1001 PS (736 kW) performance, a torque of 1250 Nm (127.4 mkp) at 2200 U/min, the 8.0 W16 64 V engine with four turbochargers and a top speed of over 400 km/h are fixed parameters for series car construction at a standard never before attained.
I am going to suggest somthing to you. can you guess what it is 
[Edited on 18-05-2004 by vibrio]
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vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
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Originally posted by Tom
Bugatti veyron
it's going to have to be seriously quick to 100mph and handle amzingly after all the problems they have been having. still 4 turbos V16 OMFG thats going to be amazing to drive
W16 vibs
252 mph
V to you 
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Tam the diesel man
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they said they had problems with them at high speed, its not goin to be the fastest road car after all.
ccr is amazing
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Merc looks mingin
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