2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 2 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 mercedes-benz slr mclaren Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...In place to scrub all that speed off are eight-piston front and four-piston rear carbon ceramic brakes and a rear airbrake. They are capable of stopping the car from 62 mph in 114 feet. Safety: Although no crash tests have been performed on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, its construction promises a very high level of occupant protection. Light yet extremely strong carbon fiber (the same material used for F1 cars) makes up a large percentage of the vehicle's structure. Steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed rollover bars protect driver and passenger in the event of a rollover. Other... |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The three-pronged Mercedes-Benz star insignia sits at the front edge of the hood dome and extends into a small triangular lower panel. Flanking the insignia are twin air intakes with single-slat grilles that sit next to round bi-xenon headlights. An immense air intake is closer to the ground. The roadster has gull-wing-like door openings and two fixed roll bars. Interior Two occupants sit on individually padded carbon-frame seats. Chronometer-style instruments are installed. Interior convenience features include a navigation system and automatic climate control. Under the Hood Hand-built by... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's ungodly performance is matched by few cars.
Lamborghini's V-12-powered Murcielago comes close and offers all-wheel drive to boot.
The Porsche 911 Turbo can also be ordered in a roadster form, while the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 promises to be the fastest, most expensive Corvette ever when it goes on sale next year.
