{"id":468711,"date":"2024-06-05T03:01:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T03:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=468711"},"modified":"2024-12-29T16:44:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T16:44:46","slug":"car-of-the-day-2008-mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren-roadster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/car-of-the-day-2008-mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren-roadster\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Of The Day: 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Produced from 2003 until 2010, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2007-mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren-roadster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SLR McLaren<\/a> was a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and their Formula 1 partner McLaren. This partnership brought together a wealth of experience to create a high-performance machine that echoed the spirit of the legendary 1955 300 SLR. Just like its predecessor, the SLR incorporated cutting-edge technology for its time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_849153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-849153\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-849153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-3-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-849153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The SLR\u2019s engine, built at Mercedes-Benz&#8217;s AMG performance division, is a 5.5-litre, 24-valve, supercharged V8 that produces 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful engines ever in a series-produced road-going sports car. While the peak horsepower is impressive, the torque generated by this advanced supercharged motor is its most remarkable feature.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_849155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-849155\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-849155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-4-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-849155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The SLR McLaren delivers performance figures that remain among the best in its class. It accelerates from 0 to 60 in just 3.8 seconds, reaches 125 mph in 10.6 seconds, and hits 186 mph from a standstill in just 28.8 seconds. This two-seater boasts a top speed of 207 mph.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, 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href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-9-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-9-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-9-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-9-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-9-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-9-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, 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https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-9-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-11-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-8-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                <div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\r\n                2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster \u00a9 RM Sotheby\u2019s\r\n                <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-7-scaled-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-7-scaled-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-7-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-7-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-7-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-7-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2008-Mercedes-Benz-SLR-McLaren-Roadster-7-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, 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