There is only one more.
How many Mercedes-SLR McLarens are you able to keep at home? Manny Khoshbin, a Youtuber who recently added his ninth Mercedes SLR McLaren, is likely to have more than you. Some people find that having one car of a favorite is not enough. However, for others, nine cars of the same make and model is an obsession. How does the new Mercedes SLR McLaren in Silver on Red compare to Manny? Let’s see.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren collaboration was between Mercedes-Benz, McLaren Formula One who used Mercedes-AMG engines for their Grand Prix cars. This McLaren F1 was the first McLaren road car. It was a grand touring car, which contrasted with the McLaren F1’s racing roots. This collaboration was unique and saw Mercedes-AMG’s most powerful powerplant combined with McLaren’s engineering expertise.
Some critics found the Mercedes SLR McLaren lacking in speed and unpredictability due to its slow automatic transmission. For others, however, the Mercedes SLR McLaren offers a rare combination of raw power and minimal tech interference.
Supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engines produce 617 horsepower (460 Kilowatts), and 575 lb/ft (780 Newton meters) of torque. The supercharger is twin-screw and spins at 23,000rpm, producing 13psi of boost. The massive engine transmits power via an automatic 5-speed torque converter transmission to the rear wheels. The transmission was chosen for its durability and simplicity, as it can handle the enormous power of the supercharged V8.
The Mercedes SLR McLaren took just under 3 seconds to go from 0-60. It also reached a top speed exceeding 208 mph. Manny Khoshbin should be proud to own nine of these impressive machines.