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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
TheCarConnection.com's car experts read road tests from the most reputable sources to compile this definitive review of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. TheCarConnection.com's resident enthusiasts also drove the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and have added their driving impressions ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN STYLING | [9 out of 10] ForbesAutos: "Turns heads wherever it goes" Motor Trend: "Apexes are obscured by the hefty A-pillars" Edmunds: "Definitively German cabin adorned in leather, carbon fiber and aluminum" When it comes to head-turning, jaw-dropping style, there are only a few cars that seem to top everyone's list. One such vehicle is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster, a new convertible version of Mercedes-Benz's resident supercar. The exterior of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is like no other car on the road today, combining futuristic looks with stylistic throwbacks to the great Mercedes-Benz and McLaren racecars of the past. Edmunds raves about the exterior of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, finding it "sleek and stylish," especially on what Popular Mechanics calls the "soft-topped roadster version" ...
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It was a picture perfect day here in Greenwich, CT – sunny with no clouds in the sky and although it was in the high 70’s to low 80’s, there was that awesome breeze coming from the... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren loses its top and becomes a roadster. The car's better for it, though the $500,000 asking price will give all but the world's... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewMercedes-Benz stays in the supercar segment with its 2008 SLR McLaren Roadster. As a six-figure convertible, the SLR McLaren has few in its market segment, but competitors... Read full review
Overview Mercedes-Benz offers a very nice roadster of its own, the SL, this year celebrating its 50th anniversary. Ranging in price from $96,000 to $188,000, the top-performing SL65 AMG... Read full review
Acceleration awesome, listen to that V8 - no other engine comes close, some say it's like a spitfire, it sounds even better than that!! Stunning looks, fantastic finish inside and outside... Read full review
"I love this car espcially for the 617 horsepower! It is like lightning fast and I love the rush of excitment that it gives me! It is the most fun car that i've ever driven in my life and i... Read full review
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a very advanced piece of machinery as well as a very satisfying one. The performance is great except for the brake feel which is dreadful. It's fun to drive... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren: 2dr Roadster 5.5L | $495,000 / $460,350 | City: 12 Hwy: 16 |
TheCarConnection.com's car experts read road tests from the most reputable sources to compile this definitive review of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. ... Read full bottom line
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN STYLING | [9 out of 10] ForbesAutos: "Turns heads wherever it goes" Motor Trend: "Apexes are obscured by the hefty A-pillars" ... Read full review
for the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren from a dealer near you.
MSRP: $495,000 - $495,000
Acceleration awesome, listen to that V8 - no other engine comes close, some say it's like a spitfire, it sounds even better than that!! Stunning looks... Read more
"I love this car espcially for the 617 horsepower! It is like lightning fast and I love the rush of excitment that it gives me! It is the most fun car that... Read more
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a very advanced piece of machinery as well as a very satisfying one. The performance is great except for the brake feel which... Read more
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