Allan Greenfield
Specialist
LOT 25
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe VIN. WDDAJ76F46M000743
Sold for US$341,600 inc. premium
Lot 25
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe
VIN. WDDAJ76F46M000743
VIN. WDDAJ76F46M000743
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
*An outstanding SLR with fewer than 2,000 miles recorded at cataloguing
*Iconic and desirable Crystal Laurite Silver paint with rare Silver Arrow 300SL Red leather
*Sparingly enjoyed by two private owners with regular dealer and specialist maintenance
*Freshly serviced in April of 2025
*Equipped with nearly every available option, including $9,900 in interior options
*One of only 141 US-market examples built for the 2006 model year
*Accompanied by a clean CARFAX report
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 the 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, 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 designed by the master, Gordon Murray, and 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.
Luxuriously appointed while possessing continent crusting performance, the SLR McLaren is regarded as one of the greatest GT cars of all time.
THE CAR OFFERED
The SLR offered here is an excellent example, presented in the iconic and highly sought-after combination of Crystal Laurite Silver Metallic paint with the optional Silver Arrow 300SL red leather interior. It is extremely well equipped, with the optional interior accounting for nearly $10,000 on the option sheet, in addition to red painted brake calipers and the fantastic SLR-specific turbine-style wheels. With fewer than 2,000 miles shown at the time of cataloguing, this SLR has been well maintained by its three recorded owners and presents in fine order throughout. The accompanying clean CARFAX report shows ownership history in New Jersey, Pennsylvnia, and New York, with regular entries supporting the mileage. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz records also show consistent maintenance and service, and the vendor reports it has been serviced in April of 2025 in preparation for sale.
True to its character as a peer to the finest GTs from Ferrari, Aston Martin and the like, this SLR's gorgeous interior is luxuriously appointed in optional Silver Arrow 300SL trim, with lucious red leather on the carbon-backed sports seats, black carpet with red piping, and black/silver accents throughout the cabin. Attesting to this car's low mileage, the cabin is in outstanding condition. There's even a generous sized boot for a weekend worth of luggage should you wish to use it as intended for tours and cross-country road trips.
This superb, low-mileage, cherished SLR McLaren is a collector-grade example in superlative colors and is one which will surely be admired by generations to come.
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