LOT 64
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster VIN. WDDAK76F48M001813
Sold for US$387,250 inc. premium
Lot 64
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
VIN. WDDAK76F48M001813
VIN. WDDAK76F48M001813
5,439cc DOHC Supercharged V8 Engine
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
617bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed AMG Speedshift R Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Carbon-Ceramic Disc Brakes
*Desirable livery in Crystal Digenit Blue over Beige Leather
*Recently completed dealer servicing totaling over $56,000
*One of a mere 106 examples produced in 2008
*Spectacular example with approximately 12,000 miles
THE MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN
Introduced in 2005, their new SLR Supercar (SLR for Sport Leicht Rennsport) allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner McLaren to showcase their collective experience in the development, construction and production of high-performance sports cars and, just like its legendary 300SLR predecessor of 1955, incorporated technological developments that were ahead of their time. The heart of any car is its engine, and that of the SLR McLaren is truly outstanding. Produced at Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division, where each unit was the responsibility of one engineer who carried out the entire assembly process, it is a 5.5-liter, all-alloy, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful engines to be found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is the torque produced by this state-of-the-art 'blown' motor that is its most remarkable feature. The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs.
A front-engined layout was chosen for the SLR in the interests of optimum weight distribution, handling dynamics and braking stability, the motor's dry-sump lubrication system - more commonly found in competition cars - enabling it to be mounted lower in the chassis. The five-speed automatic transmission, already used in several high-performance Mercedes-Benz models, has been specially optimized for very high torque and also offers the driver the option of choosing between different shift characteristics using the Speedshift system.
Extending the long-term technological collaboration that Mercedes-Benz and McLaren enjoyed in Formula 1, the SLR's carbon fiber composite monocoque body/chassis structure was produced in the latter's all-new facility in Woking, England. Carbon fiber has been used for decades in the aeronautical industry and in the construction of Formula 1 cars but is comparatively rare in series-produced road cars because of the expense involved in manufacturing composite structures by hand. Using several patented innovations, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren brought a measure of automation to the carbon fiber manufacturing process, enabling the material's benefits of low weight, exemplary rigidity and strength, corrosion resistance and significantly higher energy absorption in the event of an impact, to be offered in the SLR.
The pioneering use of composite technology was also extended to the brake discs, which are manufactured from a fiber-reinforced ceramic material capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and offering a level of fade resistance hitherto unattainable in series-produced road cars. Topping off this technological tour de force is the electronically controlled rear spoiler, which rises to an angle of 65 degrees when the driver brakes heavily, boosting the braking effect by increasing aerodynamic drag and lending the SLR outstanding stability when braking from high speeds.
THE CAR OFFERED
This exceptional SLR Roadster was created largely by hand at the bespoke Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren production facility in the United Kingdom during the Summer of 2008. The car was equipped and finished just as it appears today, in striking Crystal Digenit Blue Metallic over a Beige leather interior, and a neatly contrasting black soft top. This Roadster was special ordered with a XXL sized driver seat and an XL sized passenger seat, quite smart considering the standard sized seats are very small in standard form. The signature 19-inch turbine wheels house a set of red brake calipers clamping down on carbon ceramic brake rotors. This car was one of just 106 SLR Roadsters produced during the 2008 model year. After final tuning and testing, the new SLR was shipped off to the US, where a New Jersey based enthusiast took delivery to become its first owner. The striking SLR Roadster appears to have remained in New Jersey until 2010, when it was sold with just over 4,000 miles. Subsequent owners are documented in the accompanying CARFAX report, and it was acquired by the consignor in 2022.
The SLR Roadster has received regular service and maintenance by authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships during its recent ownerships. The current owner has ensured that the maintenance was completely up to date, with a major service completed by a Mercedes-Benz dealer in August 2023 totaling over $56,000. With just over 12,000 miles recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging, this rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster presents in excellent condition. The car will be accompanied by a clean CARFAX report, current and previous dealer service records and a battery maintainer. Retaining factory accessories, this powerful and luxurious Mercedes-Benz supercar is a collector-grade example in superlative colors, which will surely be admired by generations to come.
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
617bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed AMG Speedshift R Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Carbon-Ceramic Disc Brakes
*Desirable livery in Crystal Digenit Blue over Beige Leather
*Recently completed dealer servicing totaling over $56,000
*One of a mere 106 examples produced in 2008
*Spectacular example with approximately 12,000 miles
THE MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN
Introduced in 2005, their new SLR Supercar (SLR for Sport Leicht Rennsport) allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner McLaren to showcase their collective experience in the development, construction and production of high-performance sports cars and, just like its legendary 300SLR predecessor of 1955, incorporated technological developments that were ahead of their time. The heart of any car is its engine, and that of the SLR McLaren is truly outstanding. Produced at Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division, where each unit was the responsibility of one engineer who carried out the entire assembly process, it is a 5.5-liter, all-alloy, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful engines to be found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is the torque produced by this state-of-the-art 'blown' motor that is its most remarkable feature. The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs.
A front-engined layout was chosen for the SLR in the interests of optimum weight distribution, handling dynamics and braking stability, the motor's dry-sump lubrication system - more commonly found in competition cars - enabling it to be mounted lower in the chassis. The five-speed automatic transmission, already used in several high-performance Mercedes-Benz models, has been specially optimized for very high torque and also offers the driver the option of choosing between different shift characteristics using the Speedshift system.
Extending the long-term technological collaboration that Mercedes-Benz and McLaren enjoyed in Formula 1, the SLR's carbon fiber composite monocoque body/chassis structure was produced in the latter's all-new facility in Woking, England. Carbon fiber has been used for decades in the aeronautical industry and in the construction of Formula 1 cars but is comparatively rare in series-produced road cars because of the expense involved in manufacturing composite structures by hand. Using several patented innovations, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren brought a measure of automation to the carbon fiber manufacturing process, enabling the material's benefits of low weight, exemplary rigidity and strength, corrosion resistance and significantly higher energy absorption in the event of an impact, to be offered in the SLR.
The pioneering use of composite technology was also extended to the brake discs, which are manufactured from a fiber-reinforced ceramic material capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures and offering a level of fade resistance hitherto unattainable in series-produced road cars. Topping off this technological tour de force is the electronically controlled rear spoiler, which rises to an angle of 65 degrees when the driver brakes heavily, boosting the braking effect by increasing aerodynamic drag and lending the SLR outstanding stability when braking from high speeds.
THE CAR OFFERED
This exceptional SLR Roadster was created largely by hand at the bespoke Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren production facility in the United Kingdom during the Summer of 2008. The car was equipped and finished just as it appears today, in striking Crystal Digenit Blue Metallic over a Beige leather interior, and a neatly contrasting black soft top. This Roadster was special ordered with a XXL sized driver seat and an XL sized passenger seat, quite smart considering the standard sized seats are very small in standard form. The signature 19-inch turbine wheels house a set of red brake calipers clamping down on carbon ceramic brake rotors. This car was one of just 106 SLR Roadsters produced during the 2008 model year. After final tuning and testing, the new SLR was shipped off to the US, where a New Jersey based enthusiast took delivery to become its first owner. The striking SLR Roadster appears to have remained in New Jersey until 2010, when it was sold with just over 4,000 miles. Subsequent owners are documented in the accompanying CARFAX report, and it was acquired by the consignor in 2022.
The SLR Roadster has received regular service and maintenance by authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships during its recent ownerships. The current owner has ensured that the maintenance was completely up to date, with a major service completed by a Mercedes-Benz dealer in August 2023 totaling over $56,000. With just over 12,000 miles recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging, this rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster presents in excellent condition. The car will be accompanied by a clean CARFAX report, current and previous dealer service records and a battery maintainer. Retaining factory accessories, this powerful and luxurious Mercedes-Benz supercar is a collector-grade example in superlative colors, which will surely be admired by generations to come.
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