LOT 151
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR 'McLaren Edition' VIN. WDDAJ76F86M000938
Sold for US$715,000 inc. premium
Lot 151
One of just 25 bespoke examples built
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR 'McLaren Edition'
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR 'McLaren Edition'
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR 'McLaren Edition'
VIN. WDDAJ76F86M000938
VIN. WDDAJ76F86M000938
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
*One of 25 examples built to individual order by MSO
*Stunning and comprehensive Works transformation
*Refinished by McLaren in Kilo Grey over Oxblood leather
*Full MSO McLaren Edition body kit
*Titanium sports exhaust
*MSO handling pack, steering, and damper upgrades
THE MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN
Introduced in 2005, the new SLR supercar (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, like its legendary 300SLR predecessor of 1955, incorporate the cutting edge in race-bred technology. The heart of any car is its engine, and the 5.5-liter, all-alloy, 24-valve, supercharged V8 in the SLR McLaren is a thing of beauty. Produced by Mercedes-Benz's AMG division, each unit was the responsibility of one engineer who carried out the entire assembly process. At a minimal rating of 617bhp, it was at the time of launch one of the most powerful engines found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is the torque is a most remarkable characteristic. The torque curve is almost flat: with a massive 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs.
A mid-front-engine layout was chosen for the SLR to optimize weight distribution, handling dynamics and braking stability, while the dry-sump lubrication system enables it to sit very low in the chassis. The five-speed automatic transmission, already used in several high-performance Mercedes-Benz models, is optimized for the massive torque output, while offering the driver the option of multiple shift characteristics using the Speedshift system.
Extending Mercedes-Benz and McLaren's long-term technical partnership, the SLR's carbon fiber composite monocoque body/chassis structure was produced in the latter's all-new facility in Woking, England. 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, longevity, and significantly higher energy absorption in the event of an impact, to be offered in the SLR. This extended to the use of F1-inspired carbon-ceramic disc brakes, and active aerodynamics via the electronic controlled rear spoiler, which raised to 65 degrees under heavy braking for additional stability and drag.
Not content to simply let the SLR McLaren march along unchanged, a host of upgrades and special editions came along to elevate performance and desirability throughout production – and beyond. Both AMG and McLaren Special Operations (MSO) lent their hands to create special new models or improvement packages offering existing owners to return their cars for bespoke enhancements and factory-fresh rebuilding services, resulting in an oft-dizzying array of special editions, ensuring the SLR McLaren remains as desirable and relevant a supercar as it was on launch day.
THE CAR OFFERED
At the end of 2011, more than one year after SLR production officially ended, McLaren Special Operations announced a new program for SLR owners, called the McLaren Edition. Just 25 of these bespoke, highly personalized cars were produced for specially selected owners at a base price of £150,000, one of which we proudly offer here. This SLR, serial number 000938, was initially completed at Woking on October 26, 2006, leaving the factory in Crystal Galaxite Black over black and anthracite trim, destined for the US market. In 2011, the owner took full advantage of the new McLaren program and returned 000938 to the factory for its transformation into this unique McLaren Edition.
This SLR emerged from Woking thoroughly refreshed. Components of the overhaul include the fitting of a full McLaren Edition body kit to include a new front bumper and splitter, redesigned sill panels, a new rear bumper and diffuser, a revised and recalibrated rear airbrake, and top shell with louvers – the package reducing overall drag by 2.5%. A set of black chrome 722S wheels was fitted, along with black chrome tips on the full McLaren Edition titanium exhaust system (saving 30kg over stock). Chassis upgrades comprise of revised dampers, revised steering, and new programming that lowers the car by 10mm and sharpens the handling. The McLaren Edition package included full factory refinishing and retrimming options, and for this car, a fetching shade of Kilo Grey was chosen, boldly contrasted by an Oxblood red leather interior.
Since its striking transformation, this fabulous SLR McLaren Edition has seen limited use and remains in superb order. A mere 25 of these cars were built, and with no two being exactly the same, this becomes a true one-off opportunity to add one of the most collectible Mercedes-Benz SLR variants, refined and honed by the renowned experts at McLaren Special Operations for maximum performance and driving joy.
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