Mercedes-McLaren sports car revealed
Mercedes-Benz and NASSER Bin Khaled Automobiles (NBK) are bringing the new SLR McLaren Roadster to Doha soon after the model had been presented in the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
This unusual sports car was revealed at an exclusive reception hosted at NBK Automobiles – Mercedes-Benz showroom on Salwa Road.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and Maybach (Middle East) Regional Sales Manager Chris Vallnce said, “The new SLR Roadster benefits from the many years of technical experience of Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner McLaren.”
The body of the SLR Roadster is completely made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic materials with exception of the two engine frames that are made from aluminum. Because of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic materials, the vehicle is an exception among the lot of high-performance sports car, as explained by Vallance.
The SLR McLaren Roadster has an amazing horsepower output of 626hp and its maximum torque is 720 Nm. It has an AMG V8 compressor engine, coupled to an AMG Speedshift R five-speed automatic transmission. With that, it is able to accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers in just the little time of 3.8 seconds. Its maximum speed is 332 km/h, the same as the coupe.
It also has a fully retractable top that will open and close semi-automatically in a matter of ten seconds. Because of that feature, McLaren offers the pleasure of open-air driving in the highest performance class. But even though that is the case, the Roadster does not compromise the vehicle suitability for everyday use and its comfort.
The Roadster’s handling, aero-acoustics and aerodynamics have also been optimized for high speed driving.
Its aerodynamic concept is the same with the coupe which features an airbrake integrated into the access lid and a diffuser in the rear bumper. This provides enhanced downforce on the rear axle.
Its interior equipment includes semi-aniline-leather-upholstered carbon-fiber bucket seats. These seats could be individually adapted to the both the driver and the front passenger through various sized seat pads.
Other features include a multifunction sport steering wheel with gear-change paddles, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, a navigation system with integral radio and CD player, and a high-quality BOSE premium sound system.