Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

2004 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR (C199)
Mercedes-Benz McLaren 2004  Germany
Engine
5.4L Supercharged V8 (M115 ML55)
617 bhp (460 kW) @ 6500 rpm
575 lb⋅ft (780 N·m) @ 3250 - 5000 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	208 mph (335 km/h)
Top Speed	208 mph (335 km/h)
0-60 mph	3.6 secs.
0-60 mph	3.6 secs.
Transmission	5-speed Automatic
Transmission	5-speed Automatic
Kerb Weight	1,768 kg (3,898 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,768 kg (3,898 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) is a GT car that was jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. SLR stands for "Sport, Leicht, Rennsport" meaning "Sport, Light, Racing" in English.

It was altered with a number of body redesigns, performance improvements, and special edition models during its production which lasted from 2003 to 2010. This included the 722 Edition and the Stirling Moss Edition.

The 5.4L engine is a 232kg SOHC V8 unit that is entirely hand crafted out of aluminium and fitted with a Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger that rotates at 23,000 rpm to produce 13 PSI of boost.

The SLR is equipped with carbon-ceramic brake discs to provide better stopping power as well as provide fade resistance up to 1,200°C and an automatic air brake that provides up to an additional 90% of total aerodynamic drag.

Games

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

The SLR appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

It has a lower top speed and worse handling compared to other high-end cars, but compensates with superior acceleration and much better pursuit durability, when fully upgraded.

Stock

The stock SLR McLaren is unlocked through the Career mode upon the player defeating Blacklist Rival #3: Ronald "Ronnie" McCrea.

Upon being unlocked, it can be purchased in the Career mode from a Car Lot for 300,000 cash, and it can be selected for customisation in My Cars.

Defeat Blacklist #3: "Ronnie" Stock Cost: 300,000 Top Speed 5.9 Acceleration 6.5 Handling 8.6

Toru "Bull" Sato's

Toru "Bull" Sato drives a customised SLR McLaren, which is made available as a Bonus car for use in Quick Race or multiplayer after he is defeated in the Career mode. It can not be selected for customisation in My Cars.

It can be added to the player's garage in the Career mode as a possible pink slip reward from one of three mystery Bonus Markers offered after defeating Blacklist Rival #2: Toru "Bull" Sato.

Defeat Blacklist #2: "Bull" Bonus Blacklist Rival's vehicle Top Speed 8.9 Acceleration 9.9 Handling 9.5

Challenge Series

A custom SLR McLaren is offered in the Challenge Series and can be driven in two events:

• #39 - Tollbooth Time Trial: Complete "Skyview & Coast" in less than two minutes and forty seconds.
• #40 - Pursuit Length: Evade a Heat Level 4 pursuit after at least ten minutes.

It can not be unlocked for use in any events or game modes outside of its two Challenge Series events.

Challenge Series vehicle Preset Top Speed 8.3 Acceleration 9.2 Handling 9.3

Need for Speed: Carbon

The SLR McLaren appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 3 exotic class car.

Its weakness lies in its handling, as it understeers a little due to its weight. It comes with a very high top speed coupled with quick acceleration. Its weight does, however, make it effective in pursuits.

Stock

The stock SLR McLaren is unlocked for purchase in the Career mode depending on the player's chosen career path:

• Exotic: Take over Neon Mile, Silverton
• Muscle: Take over Infinity Park, Silverton
• Tuner: Take over Silverton Refinery, Silverton

Once unlocked, it can be purchased from any Car Lot for 240,000 cash.

Exotic Tier 3 Stock: 240,000 cash Top Speed 7.0 Acceleration 7.5 Handling 7.9

Need for Speed: Undercover

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The SLR appears in the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases of Need for Speed: Undercover, with a price tag of $150,000. It can be unlocked through career progression.

Trivia

• In the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii release of Need for Speed: Undercover, the SLR McLaren is missing all four brake discs.

Gallery

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Stock

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Bull's

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Challenge Series

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Stock
(Promotional Image)

Need for Speed: Carbon
Stock

Need for Speed: Carbon
Challenge Series

Need for Speed: Undercover
Stock
(PlayStation 2 / Wii)