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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
12 mpg City/16 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 5.5L
EPA Class
Mini-Compact
Style Name
SLR McLaren Roadster
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
5-speed AMG-enhanced driver-adaptive electronic automatic transmission-inc: Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, AMG SpeedShift
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mini-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4023
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
44.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
48.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
36.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
106.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.8
Height, Overall (in)
49.3
Length, Overall (in)
183.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
64.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
7.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
25.6
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
12
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
16
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
575 @ 3250 - 5000
Fuel System
SEFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
617 @ 6500
Displacement
5.5L/332
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.59
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.06
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 (R2 1.93)
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P255/35R19
Rear Tire Order Code
- TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P295/30R19
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 9.0
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 11.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
Adaptive dual-stage airbags w/passenger occupancy sensor
Head & body side-impact airbags
Knee airbags
3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force...
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
Traction control
Programmable daytime running lamps
Black leather-wrapped roll over bars
Adaptive dual-stage airbags w/passenger occupancy sensor
Head & body side-impact airbags
Knee airbags
3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force...
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Acceleration skid control (ASR)
Traction control
Programmable daytime running lamps
Black leather-wrapped roll over bars
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
50,000
Corrosion Years
4
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
Unlimited
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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