Mercedes-Benz SLR

McLaren | Crystal Antimon Grey | 16.000 km

2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN

• Finished in a very rare Crystal Antimon grey
• Only 16.500 Kms since new
• Recently serviced at a hypercar specialist
• Two previous owners since new
• Complete with all books

MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN


At the 1999 North American International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz presented their Vision SLR concept, inspired both by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé of 1955, which was a modified Mercedes-Benz W196S race car, and the design of closed-wheel Formula One cars, a field in which Mercedes had prior experience, providing engines for McLaren bodies, as Mercedes-Benz were already designing and developing powertrains and electronics for McLaren’s Formula One Team.


The production version of the car was unveiled to the general public on 17 November 2003. This version was a bit different than the concept, the adjustments included more complex vents on both sides of the car, a redesigned front with the three-pointed star plunged in the nose and red tinted rear lights.


Ultimately the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a grand tourer jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. The car was built in Portsmouth and the McLaren Technology came from the McLaren Centre in Woking, Surrey, England.


SLR is an abbreviation for ”Sport Leicht Rennsport” (Sport Light Racing), an homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which served as the car’s inspiration. The car was offered in coupé, roadster, and a limited edition speedster variant.


The SLR features active aerodynamics; there is a spoiler mounted on the rear integral air brake flap. The spoiler increases downforce depending on its angle of elevation or angle of attack. At a set speed, the spoiler/brake automatically raises to 10 degrees, when demanded via the driver’s switch, the elevation can be increased to 30 degrees for increased rear downforce, at the cost of increased steady state drag. The car has a flat underbody and a rear diffuser for improved downforce. Due to this, there was no other place for the exhaust pipes to exit, other than the sides of the car, making it another unique feature of the SLR.


The SLR has a 511 lbs hand-built 5.4 L. supercharged all-aluminum alloy, SOHC 3 valves per cylinder 90° V8 engine, with a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The engine is lubricated via a dry sump system. The Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger rotates at a maximum of 23,000 rpm and produces 13 psi of boost. The compressed air is then cooled via two intercoolers. The engine generates a maximum power output of 617 HP at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque of 575 lbf⋅ft between 3,250 to 5,000 rpm.


Motor Trend tested the SLR and achieved a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.3 seconds in April 2006.


ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE


This specific SLR was delivered to its first owner in July 2006 trough a German Mercedes-Benz dealer.


This specific example if luckily not finished in standard silver but in a very rare and desirable exterior colour named Crystal Antimon grey.
The carbon bucket sport seats are finished in tobacco brown which are complimented by the leather edging floor mats in two trim colors.


The Mercedes is very well ordered and is fitted with:


- Comfort phone package
- Carbon sport bucket seats (tobacco brown)
- 19’’ Turbine-design wheels
- Command singel-DVD with Navigation
- Carbon ceramic brakes

• SLR logo integrated in the headrests
• And way more list options

CONDITION EXTERIOR
As can be expected, this SLR is carefully used as a unique specimen. The car has driven only 16.500 kilometers since new.


Exterior wise one can find some very light signs of use such as a little stone chip but we can describe the exterior condition of the car almost as new if we consider the fact that this has an age of 21 years .


The looks of the car are absolutely incredible. The design is every moment that one looks at the car more special.
The details such as the doors as well as the exhaust system are absolutely fantastic.




CONDITION INTERIOR
The interior of the car is showing a very light damage on the left side of the seat because the carbon has touched the leather.
We can easily solve this little problem but prefer to show you the minor signs of use.
Furthermore the complete interior is in absolute superb condition. As might be expected of a Mercedes, all knobs and buttons are in perfectly working order.


DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a truly exhilarating car to drive.
This car is not for the faint of heart, but for those who are looking for a powerful and thrilling ride, it is truly unmatched.


The steering wheel is so hard and stiff, however, the way this car handles is incredible; it is so glued to the ground that you can go through corners at mesmerizing speed without a problem. Still, the driving systems help a lot with controlling the car because the car invites you to drive it like a race car it is.






For more information or an appointment, please call Rutger Houtkamp+31625098150 or send an e-mail to Rutger@Houtkamp.nl. Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone during evenings or in the weekend.


The Houtkamp Collection is centrally located near Amsterdam and only 10 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.


The Houtkamp Collection is not able to guarantee the correctness and/or the exhaustiveness of the information contained in this car description and can not accept any obligations from that.
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