- 2009
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren - What the Auto Press Says
Critics contend that the SLR McLaren is a powerful, eye-catching status car. Still, it's up against stiff competition.
The SLR McLaren is praised for its strong powertrain and classy exterior design that screams success. "The roadster is about style and exclusivity, high speeds or low," writes Car and Driver. "In fact, Klaus Nesser, head of exclusive products for Mercedes, expects droptop-SLR buyers to be more inclined to cruising than racing. An open car provides more opportunity to be seen and envied."
- "Mercedes-Benz has its sights set firmly on the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 roadster with its rapid new SLR roadster." -- AutoWeek
SLR-McLaren Performance - 9.2 (Excellent)
Test drivers are impressed with the SLR McLaren's dynamic performance and handling capabilities. With an AMG-built 617 horsepower engine, it's no surprise. "The SLR is more super-muscle-car than super-sports-car, and 'agile' wouldn't be the first word to describe it," writes AutoWeek. Read More
SLR-McLaren Exterior - 9.1 (Excellent)
With its sleek body and scissor-door design, reviewers find that the SLR McLaren turns heads. Reviewers, however, aren't entirely satisfied with its convertible top. Automobile Magazine writes: "The roof, which is constructed out a newly developed material and is available in black, tan, or red, is lowered at the touch of a button -- after manually unlatching it. Manually? In this price range? How quaint." Read More
SLR-McLaren Interior - 8.0 (Very Good)
Critics find the McLaren's cabin to be luxurious, but uncomfortable during speedy runs with the top down. According to Car and Driver, "Traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph in any top-down automobile gets to be uncomfortable, and that applies to the SLR more than most, thanks to the basso bark of its side pipes, relentlessly reminding occupants of every combustion event in the 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V-8 engine." Read More
SLR-McLaren Safety - NA
The SLR McLaren has not yet been crash tested by the federal government or insurance industry, but features plenty of active and passive features -- including Mercedes-Benz's Integrated Restraint System. Read More
SLR-McLaren Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Mercedes-Benz covers every 2008 SLR McLaren with a four-year/50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Read More
