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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Mercedes-Benz · Hypercar · Classic · 2157 built

5.4L supercharged V8

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

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Power617 hp
Top speed335 km/h
0–60 mph3.80 s
Kerb weight1,768 kg
Powertrain5.4L supercharged V8
Launch price (2003)$455,000
Where it ranks

How the SLR McLaren stacks up

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren against the rest of the collection — ranked by the numbers, not by dimensions (per-car sizes are still being sourced).

Power#104 of 116
617 hp
Top speed#82 of 108
208 mph
Quickest 0–60#101 of 102
3.80 s
#104 of 116 by power → #82 by top speed → #101 by 0–60 →
Specification

The numbers

Power617 hp
Top speed335 km/h
0–60 mph3.80 s
Kerb weight1,768 kg
Powertrain5.4L supercharged V8
Launch price (2003)$455,000
Debut2003
Production2,157 units

V8
Engine layout

V8

5.4L supercharged V8

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The maths

What the numbers say

349hp per tonne#98 of 101
114hp per litre5.4L
$737per horsepowerat launch
  • Ahead of 10% of the field by power — #104 of 116.
  • Faster than 24% of the cars with a published top speed.
  • Quicker to 60 than 1% of the cars we have timed.
  • Better power-to-weight than 3% of the field — #98 of 101.

Nearest rivals by power

Gordon Murray Automotive T.33615 hp · -2 hpMaserati MC20621 hp · +4 hpMcLaren F1627 hp · +10 hp
The story

What it is

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a hypercar from Mercedes-Benz, produced 2003–2009. It makes 617 hp from its 5.4l supercharged v8, good for a top speed of 208 mph and 0–60 mph in 3.80 s. That ranks it #104 of 116 by power on hypercars.fyi, with 349 hp per tonne. Production is marked classic · 2157 built.

Common questions

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — the short answers

How much power does the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren have?
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren produces 617 hp — ranked #104 of 116 on hypercars.fyi by power. Its powertrain is a 5.4l supercharged v8.
How fast is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren?
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has a top speed of 208 mph and 0–60 mph in about 3.80 s.
How much does the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren cost?
Its launch price was around $455,000. Prices for limited hypercars move sharply on the secondary market.
How many were made?
Production is limited to 2,157 units.
Is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren electric?
No — it uses a combustion or hybrid powertrain, not a pure-electric one.
What is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's power-to-weight ratio?
About 349 hp per tonne, from 617 hp and 1,768 kg — #98 of 101 cars here with a published kerb weight.
What is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren's closest rival on power?
By horsepower the nearest car in the collection is the Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 at 615 hp (-2 hp).
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Sources

Where the numbers come from

Primary
  • Mercedes-Benz — manufacturer figures
Further reading